29/09/2025
A new digital challenge has emerged for Somali journalists, who face persistent physical assault, intimidation, confiscation of equipment, and deletion of their recorded materials as the world moves digital.
Speaking at the World News Day X space discussion hosted by
on Why do a free, independent press and access to reliable facts matter in Somalia?, Maryan Seylac SOMWA ED stated, "Last year the highest number of Somali journalists were subjected to 'false memorialisation' (fake death announcements), creating a wave of fear. Currently, there has also been an increase in false accusations against journalists for violating Meta's community standards, which we are fighting to eliminate; without a fully free press, fact-based journalism will not be possible.
Click the clip below to listen to her call.
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