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.

Freedom of the press

Amnesty International reported that NISA threats in April 2020 intended to intimidate and harass Maruf. The US Embassy in Somalia condemned the threats, describing Maruf as 'one of the most respected Somali journalist'. Former Somali President

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ( so, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ar, حسن شيخ محمود; born 29 November 1955) is a Somali politician who has served as the president of Somalia since May 2022. He is the founder and current chairman of the Union for P ...

also condemned the actions of NISA saying it showed dictatorial tendencies.

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