Idriss Ali Nassah

Idriss Ali Nassah is a seasoned professional in communications and research, currently serving as a Senior Researcher for Southern Africa at Human Rights Watch since January 2023. Previously, Idriss held the position of Head of Media and Communications at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia from April 2019 to December 2022. Extensive experience includes roles as Communications and Advocacy Manager at WorldFish, Media Manager at The ONE Campaign, and Media and Communications Lead at Oxfam International-African Union Liaison Office. Additionally, Idriss worked as an Editor at Times Media Groups for nearly a decade and served as a Research Assistant at the University of Oklahoma. Idriss earned a Master of Arts in Strategic Communications from the University of Oklahoma between 2008 and 2010.