POLITICSJun 26 · 10:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDSarah Johnson

Outrage as woman jailed for three years after criticising Somali government online

A 27-year-old Somali woman was sentenced to three years in prison for criticizing the government on social media. The case has sparked widespread condemnation from former leaders and rights groups.

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