Sadia Moalim Ali, a rickshaw driver and nursing graduate, was sentenced to three years in prison in Somalia for insulting government institutions via social media. The sentence, condemned by human rights groups and former officials, follows her criticism of youth unemployment, fuel prices, corruption, and nepotism. Ali claims she was tortured in prison.
A bill has been proposed to allow individuals convicted under Article 7 of the National Security Act for simple praise or incitement to seek retrial without needing proof of illegal investigation. The bill also extends this to cases under the former Anti-Communist Law.
Ofcom is questioning Telegram's measures against illegal incitement after a man convicted of arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer was directed via the app by a Russia-linked handler. The handler, "El Money," offered cryptocurrency for the attacks.
Hong Kong's top court rejected a challenge to a law banning public advocacy for election boycotts or invalid ballots, deeming the restriction a "modest" interference necessary for safeguarding electoral participation and confidence.
A 19-year-old Russian, Yegor A., was fined 10,000 roubles for an abusive social media comment about the Taliban. The court ruled the comment incited ethnic hatred, as Russia strengthens ties with the Afghan movement.
Wes Streeting urges Keir Starmer to take swift action against X and other platforms for inciting violence during riots. He suggests platforms should fund rebuilding costs and face criminal charges for promoting dangerous content, contrasting this with a slower response to AI-generated harmful content.
Elon Musk's X platform will not face action to remove posts inciting violence in Northern Ireland for at least two months, despite condemnation. Ministers plan to amend the Online Safety Act, but this won't take effect until mid-July. Ofcom awaits X's compliance report, not due for two months.
UK media regulator Ofcom has warned online service providers about the increased risk of their platforms being used to incite hatred and provoke violence, following viral posts related to recent civil unrest in Belfast.
Russia's Shevtsov claims the West actively distorts the history of Russia and CIS countries in cinema for incitement and to reject Russia and the Russian language. He also stated Western film industry is closely linked to US intelligence, Pentagon, and State Department.
The UN Mission in Libya warns against circulating content that targets individuals or groups, potentially fueling tensions and discrimination. It urges authorities to combat incitement and false information to maintain social peace.
Singer and political figure Zainab Sheriff sentenced to over four years for incitement, sparking accusations of a government crackdown on free speech. Critics, including Freetown's mayor, call the sentence a warning to dissenters.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has vehemently denied a fabricated social media quote attributed to him, calling the act "vile, brazen and mischievous." The CJI stated that manufacturing and attributing such a quote to the highest judicial office is an act of dishonesty and social incitement.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Britain’s involvement as "nothing more than cynical incitement to continued hostilities"
The British prime minister was speaking at a Downing Street summit called after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London last week.
Jammu and Kashmir authorities detained six individuals under the stringent Public Safety Act for allegedly inciting law and order disturbances during a student protest in Sopore. The protest was against a schoolteacher accused of molestation, who was already in police custody. The detentions were authorized by the district magistrate and the individuals have been jailed in Doda, Jammu.
