Summary
Four TikTok users were arrested in Somalia for allegedly insulting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a dance video. The video contained altered lyrics from a campaign song used in the president's 2022 election, which included negative language. The arrests have sparked a public debate about freedom of expression and the role of social media in Somalia.
Key Facts
- Four TikTok users were arrested in Somalia.
- They allegedly insulted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a dance video.
- The video used a campaign song with altered derogatory lyrics.
- Police have taken the suspects into custody and plan to charge them.
- The video was taken down but continues to be shared on social media.
- This is the first case involving insulting a top politician on social media in Somalia.
- Social media in Somalia has been controversial, with past arrests for similar content.
- In 2023, the Somali government considered banning TikTok over security and moral concerns.
