Harun Maruf

Harun Maruf is a renowned Somali journalist based in Washington DC who works for Voice of America, he has also worked for Associated Press and BBC. He co-authored the book Inside Al Shabaab.

Background

Maruf studied International Journalism at the University of London and obtained a master's degree.^[1]

Freedom of the press

Amnesty International reported that NISA threats in April 2020 intended to intimidate and harass Maruf.^[2] The US Embassy in Somalia condemned the threats, describing Maruf as 'one of the most respected Somali journalist'.^[3][4] Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also condemned the actions of NISA saying it showed dictatorial tendencies.^[5][6]

References

1. "Harun Maruf | Voice of America - English". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
2. "Everything you need to know about human rights in Somalia 2020". Amnesty International. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
3. "Somalia: U.S. Slams NISA Threats On Journalist Harun Maruf". allAfrica.com. 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
4. "Somalia: US defends VOA journalist after NISA outbursts". Garowe Online. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
5. "Farmajo blasted for linking journalists in Somalia to Al-Shabaab terror group". Garowe Online. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
6. AfricaNews (2020-04-07). "Ex-Somali president cautions govt after spy outfit threatened top journalist". Africanews. Retrieved 2021-09-12.