Breaking News: Somaliland media under threat as Hubaal newspaper closed down

Hargeisa, June 11 2013 (SDN) –Somaliland government has today ordered the closure of the independent Hubaal newspaper and its English sister publication of The Independent. The order to close the newspaper was requested by the attorney general and ordered by Hargeisa district court to immediately cease publication. The paper was visited by police officers who delivered the order from the President. It’s not yet clear the reason behind the closure of leading daily newspaper.

We will keep you posted on further developments.

SDN Hargeisa