The President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed "Farmaajo", has today officially declared that Somalia's outdated and draconian Penal Code of 1964 will be reformed to protect journalists and freedom of expression.
In his official message for World Press Freedom Day, President Farmaajo said "Journalism is a noble profession & Penal Code of 1964 will be reformed to ensure it is not used against journalists. My administration fully supports the de-criminalisation of journalism & free expression through legal reform."
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