On September 9, 2025, the Puntland authorities summoned journalist Hassan Jeylaani Ali (Heykal), one of the journalists operates in Garowe, the capital of Puntland State of Somalia. The call was made by the Attorney General’s office of Nugaal region, which informed the journalist to appear at the office on Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

Journalist Hassan Haykal was informed that he was required at the Attorney General’s office, located in the Nugaal Court Division One in Garowe. He was told that they intended to question him regarding a report he had published through Milgo Media, which he manages Milgo Media.

The complaint filed by the Attorney General’s office was reportedly submitted by the Ministry of Information of Puntland. Upon his arrival at the Attorney General’s office, he was questioned about a report related to a protest held in Garowe, capital city of Puntland by the family members of a man who was killed by the police in Garowe on early September 2025.

“I was called earlier today by the Attorney General’s office of Nugaal. When I asked what I was being called for, the office informed me that the Minister of Information of Puntland, Mahamoud Ceydiid Dirir, had filed a complaint against me. When I asked what the accusations were, the Attorney General’s office responded, ‘You will be given the written complaint. Come to the office at 11:00 AM,'” said journalist Hassan Haykal on his official Facebook page.

The Attorney General’s office informed Hassan Haykal that he would be summoned again if any further questions needed. Hassan Haykal is an experienced journalist with over 15 years in the field. The summon from the Attorney General’s office in Puntland appears to be an attempt to silence the media.