現在ソマリアからは、勝手に独立宣言をしているソマリランドから、R.Hargeysaがよく聞こえている。これに対し今回の放送は自治権を主張しているプントランドの首都からの放送。西側の息のかかった放送局である。
Somalia: Puntland launches new Radio
Puntland president Dr. Abdurrahman Faroole has officially opened a new radio which will be aired from Garawe.
The establishment of this radio which can be heard on shortwaves has been going on for two years in the Puntland capital Garawe. Italian government has funded the radio project and will be the voice of Puntland administration.
The radio is on the air now for testing and the enrolment of staff that will be running the radio is underway.
Mr. Faroole who spoke at the opening ceremony stated that they were contemplating about founding of a Radio and TV for Puntland for a long time so as to disseminate the interest of Puntland state and following concerted efforts it has now come into effect. He stated that the TV is on the way and coming soon.
The new radio is named as Radio Puntland will be heard throughout Puntland. It’s now operated by Italian technicians.
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