Hargeisa - Somaliland’s
media practitioners and the Union of Somaliland Journalists (USJ) on May 22,
2013 adopted a new Code of Conduct for journalists at a workshop held in the
capital Hargeysa.
The new code which will guide journalists on how to conduct
their profession, embodies a set of provisions on the rights and duties of
journalists.
It is an improvement on a previous code that was formulated
in 2010.
USJ’s chairman Khadar Akule has described the adoption of the
new code of conduct as an important development in the history of Somaliland
Media.
“It is a milestone in our long efforts to strengthen and
protect the practice of Journalism with freedom independence and integrity”
Akule said.
The Somaliland ministry of Information has also welcomed the
new code of conduct for Somaliland journalists.
Assistant minister of Information Abdillahi Dahir Ukuse said
that journalists working for the government media will be expected to abide by
the new code.
“My ministry is fully committed to respect the new code but
the private media should also comply and we must all seek to enhance
professionalism in the practice of Journalism,” Ukuse added.
The Somaliland Society for Independent Journalists &
Writers (SSJW) has expressed support for the new code. SSJW spokesperson
Mohamed Sagah said the new code was a positive development, as it will
encourage journalists to maintain high professional standards, and to protect
both the rights of the individual and the public’s right to know.
The workshop was conducted by veteran journalists Andy Hill
and Yusuf Gabobe with Interpeace providing the funds.
Source: SomalilanTimes
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