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Somalia Jails 27-Year-Old Woman Three Years for Social Media Posts Criticising Government
The Guardian·Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate and rickshaw driver in Somalia, has been sentenced to three years in prison for social media comments critical of the government. She was originally charged with insulting government institutions and incitement, but convicted only of the first charge. Former presidents, prime ministers, and rights groups have all condemned the sentencing.
Why It Matters
This case is a sharp reminder of what state-controlled internet censorship and laws against online speech can look like — a debate very much alive in India too.
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