Somalia: Journalist arrested in Central Somalia

The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is condemning the arrest of journalist Ayanle Hussien Abdi in Beledweyne town of Hiran region, which situates in central Somalia. The journalist, who is freelancing for BBC Somali Service, was arrested on Tuesday evening, 15 January 2008, by forces sent by Governor of Hiran Yusuf Ahmed Hagar "Dabaged". The reason behind the arrest is not identified.