Somali Islamists shut down two radio stations in central region

The administration of the moderate Islamists of Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a has shut down two radio stations in the Cabuud Waaq District of Galguduud Region, central Somalia.

Reports reaching us from Cabuud Waaq District say that fighters loyal to Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a closed down the two privately-owned local radio stations known as Radio Cabuud Waaq and Radio Badbaado.

Radio Cabuud Waaq Director Abdikarin Bulhan told Radio Gaalkacyo that heavily-armed militia loyal to Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a on three armoured vehicle raided the radio, entered the studios and put the station off air. The reason behind the closure remains unclear.Read More