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  • Reporter Jamal Osman arrested in Puntland on allegations of spreading al-shabab propaganda

    Reporter Jamal Osman arrested in Puntland on allegations of spreading al-shabab propaganda

    Private news site Puntland Post, have reported that security forces in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland region apprehended Jamal Osman, a journalist for British broadcaster Channel 4, accusing him of disseminating al-Shabab propaganda.

    Osman, a recipient of the Rory Peck award in 2022 for his feature on al-Shabab, was arrested upon his arrival in the regional capital Garowe, the report stated.

    The website mentioned that security sources confirmed Osman’s detention in Garowe, where he was being questioned by Puntland intelligence officials.

    While Channel 4 and Puntland authorities have not provided comments on the incident, sources informed the BBC that Osman is expected to be deported later on Monday.

    This is not the first time Osman has faced such circumstances. In 2022, he was briefly detained in Mogadishu after landing at the city’s airport.

    Osman has been reporting on al-Shabab, piracy in the Horn of Africa, and Somalia’s instability since 2008, contributing to Channel 4’s coverage. His investigative report “Inside al-Shabab,” aired in 2022, drew the Somali government’s criticism for allegedly promoting the group’s ideologies.

    In 2019, Osman also reported for the BBC following a deadly al-Shabab attack on a hotel in southern Somalia.

  • Man detained after groping Spanish reporter live on television

    Man detained after groping Spanish reporter live on television

    The Spanish police have taken a man into custody for allegedly touching a journalist in a sexual manner while she was appearing on live television.

    Isa Balado was talking about a robbery in Madrid when he walked towards her and seemed to touch her backside. When she asked him about it, he said he didn’t do it.

    Ms Balado tried to keep speaking, but the person in charge of the program stopped her.

    Isa, sorry for bothering you. “Did he just touch your behind. ” Nacho Abad inquired.

    The reporter agreed with Mr Abad, who told her to show the “idiot” on camera. Then, the camera moved to show Isa Balado and the man, who were still standing together and smiling happily.

    Ms Balado told him that even though he wanted to know which channel they were from, there was no need for him to touch her bottom. She explained that she was currently doing a live show and focused on her work.

    The man said he didn’t touch her, and then he tried to tickle her head as he left.

    The police said they arrested a man for supposedly hurting a reporter while she was doing a TV show. The message was posted on X, which used to be called Twitter.

    Mediaset Espana, the company that owns the news channel, said they support Ms Balado after the terrible situation she went through. They strongly condemn any kind of harassment or aggression.

    Spain’s Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz also expressed her opinion about the incident, stating that it should not be ignored and there should be consequences for those involved. She wrote on X: “The reason why journalists going through sexual assaults like this is because of machismo. The people who attack them are not sorry and show no remorse on camera. ”

    This happened as part of an argument about sexism in Spain. It started when the ex-president of the Spanish Football Association, Luis Rubiales, kissed World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso on the mouth.

    He did things during the Women’s World Cup final that made many people angry. Because of this, a lot of people criticized him, he had to quit his job, and he was called to go to court for being accused of sexually assaulting and forcing someone to do something against their will.

  • Reporter in Tunisia in police grips for insulting president

    Reporter in Tunisia in police grips for insulting president

    A well-known Tunisian journalist has been detained for allegedly insulting President Kais Said.

    A judge ordered the detention of Zied el-Heni ahead of a trial in which he could be sentenced to five years in prison.

    Tunisian activists have expressed concern over his health as he reportedly suffered a stroke some time ago.

    In recent months, Tunisian judges have detained or opened investigations into more than 20 political, judicial, media and business figures associated with opposition to President Said.

    The main opposition parties have condemned the arrests as politically motivated.