The National union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) strongly condemns the attack that forces of Transitional Federal Government (TFG) today took to the headquarters of Shabelle Media Network.

The TFG forces surrounded the premises of Radio Shabelle and opened fire to the windows and the doors of the building. The forces denied access to and from the Radio building and the journalists have been hiding under the tables. Government officials did not comment the reason behind the blockade, which is first time that such premeditated attack happened to a Somali media.

"We denounce this painful and deliberate attack and blockade against Radio Shabelle, and TFG leaders must remove their forces from Shabelle Media Network's building" said Omar Faruk Osman, Secretary General of the National Union of Somali Journalists.

The attack happens when UN Special Expert on Human Rights in Somalia is visiting the country, and it proves how police brutalities are extremely endangering media freedom.

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