Universal Television is a Somali
television channel. Established in 2005 with its studio in
Kuala Lumpur
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,
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, and
London
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,
England
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,
United Kingdom
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, it is the first and largest Somali TV
satellite network of its type.
The
Somaliland police shut down and raided its headquarters in
Hargeisa on 27 June 2020 after being accused of broadcasting coverage of celebrations of the anniversary of the independence of
Somalia
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rather than
Somaliland. The channel's crew was jailed. On 1 July, the
Committee to Protect Journalists demanded the removal of securities in its offices, as well as the resumption of its broadcasts.
Somaliland authorities revoked its license on 12 February 2025 due to violations on the status of the territory.
Somaliland Revokes Universal TV’s License, Tightens Grip on Media
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See also
* Media of Somalia
* Somali National Television
* Shabelle Media Network
* Somali Broadcasting Corporation
* Somaliland National TV
* Horn Cable Television
External links
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References
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Television channels in Somalia
Television channels and stations established in 2005