Freedom of Speech and Peace Promotion in Selected Media Organizations Hargeisa Somali Land

ABSTRACT 

The study is based on investigating the relationship between freedom of speech and peace promotion among news paper in Hargeisa Somaliland. The study significantly sought to determine the demographic profile of the employees, determine the extent to which the level freedom of speech among selected media organization specially Jamhuriya, and hatuf, to determine the level of peace promotion that can be obtained through media organization specially Jamhuriya and Hatuf and lastly to establish whether there is a significant relationship between the level of freedom of speech and peace promotion. Data was collected from a cross section of 119 respondents from the two media organizations. The data was analyzed by use of descriptive research design. The study found that that the level of freedom of speech was at high (mean=2.70) and this is due to the fact that most categories were rated high. It also found out that the level of freedom of speech was at high (mean=2.70) and this is due to the fact that most categories were rated high. The research recommended that there is need for freedom of speech in the nation especially in Somalia in order to have smooth peaceful promotions in the country. The government of Somaliland should come up with proper policies and guideline to the media houses that should give then confidence to air out and publish the thoughts of the people and the media about the peace building process in the nation. Since freedom of speech is so valuable in the peace of promotion it should be publically announced to the nation and give the people their freedom to speak about the violence and the wars that are taking place in the Somaliland.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Introduction/Background Information 1

Statement of the Problem 5

Purpose of the Study 5

Research Objectives 6

Research Questions 6

Hypothesis 7

Scope 7

Significance of the Study 8

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 9

Two LITERATURE REVIEW 10

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Experts/Authors 10

Theoretical Perspectives 22

Related Studies 23

Three METHODOLOGY 27

Research Design 27

Research Population 27

Sample Size 27

Sampling Procedure 30

Research Instrument 30

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 30

Data Gathering Procedures 31

Data Analysis 32

Ethical Considerations 34

Limitations of the Study 34

FOUR ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Introduction 36

Demographic information of the respondents 36

The level of freedom of speech 38

FIVE FINDINGS, CONLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Introduction 47

Summary of Findings 47

Conclusions 50

Recommendations 52

Areas for future Research 53

References 54

Appendices 56

Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 56

Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee 58

Appendix III - Informed Consent 60

Appendix IV —Questionnaires 61

Appendix IV — Face sheet 61

Appendix V - Questionnaires 62

Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 66