MOGADISHU, Somalia, 31 January 2025 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is pleased to announce its successful membership in the Casualty Recorders Network, a global community of organizations dedicated to documenting casualties.
As part of its commitment to human rights and press freedom in Somalia, SJS records casualties, including those of journalists.
By joining this global network of like-minded organizations, SJS aims to highlight the systematic attacks on freedom of expression and the broader human rights violations in the country. This includes shedding light, through SJS network of human rights journalists, on casualties among minority communities and marginalized groups, whose suffering often goes unreported.
SJS Secretary General Abdalle Mumin hailed this as a significant achievement for both SJS and the Somali journalism community in 2025.
“The Casualty Recorders Network serves as a vital platform for organizations to exchange knowledge, support one another, and collaborate on research and advocacy initiatives. By joining this network, SJS gains valuable opportunities to enhance its capacity while also amplifying the plight of journalists in Somalia, who endure persistent threats yet often go unnoticed,” said Mr. Mumin.
The Casualty Recorders Network members benefit from access to specialized resources, peer-to-peer training programs, expert-led webinars, and ad-hoc advisory support.
Additionally, they have opportunities to participate in Human Rights Council sessions and other United Nations events, facilitated by Every Casualty Counts, which holds ECOSOC Special Consultative Status.
One of the network’s primary objectives is to enhance the quality and impact of casualty recording efforts worldwide by promoting standardized methods for documenting and verifying casualty data—an area in which SJS is actively striving for improvement.
“By highlighting these violations, SJS seeks to amplify the voices of the media community and those who are often overlooked. We are pleased to join the Casualty Recorders Network and look forward to making meaningful contributions,” Mr. Mumin concluded.