Somalia: Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has accused the federal government of suppressing the people of Mogadishu after security forces detained a group of journalists along with citizens they were interviewing on the street. He condemned the administration for limiting press freedom and targeting journalists, claiming that the government fears public opinion and restricts the use of cameras throughout the city. In recent weeks, the Somali federal government has implemented increasingly severe actions against dissent.
- God, we pray for the journalists working in Somalia. Grant them Your protection and keep them safe from harm. Give them strength and courage to report the truth, even when it is difficult. May their work be a light in the darkness, helping to bring justice and peace to their country (The Holy Bible, Philippians 4:8).
- Pray for the authorities to take action against those who threaten journalists and for the rule of law to be upheld (The Holy Bible, Psalms 101).
News Source: Somali Guardian
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