Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online
Summary
A Somali woman named Sadia Moalim Ali was sentenced to three years in prison for criticizing the Somali government on social media. Her case has drawn strong criticism from former officials and human rights groups, who say the sentence is unfair and violates freedom of expression.Key Facts
- Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, was jailed after posting critical comments about government issues like youth unemployment, high fuel prices, and corruption.
- She was convicted of insulting government institutions but not of incitement to commit a crime.
- Her sentence was given on June 25 and caused public outrage in Somalia.
- Former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and former prime minister Hassan Ali Khaire condemned the sentence.
- Human rights groups say this case is part of a wider problem of harassment and discrimination against women activists in Somalia.
- Ali has been in custody since April 12 and reported being tortured and threatened by police while detained.
- Her lawyers have appealed the verdict, calling the sentence harsh and unjust.
- Somali authorities have faced accusations since 2022 of cracking down on journalists and activists through arrests and intimidation.
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