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.
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was detained in Damascus after journalist Mousa al-Omar filed a complaint over Akkad's social media criticism of alleged unfulfilled financial pledges. Akkad, a former English teacher and BAFTA winner, was arrested at a cafe. While the Public Prosecutor confirmed a warrant, the case was reportedly dropped, and al-Omar stated he had dropped his complaint.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condemned derogatory social media comments against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter, stating such remarks are unacceptable and directed police to take action. He urged Yadav to ensure his party workers also exercise restraint in their language.
Kent County Cricket Club has disabled comments on their social media accounts as a duty of care to players, citing harmful feedback affecting player mental health. The club, bottom of Division Two with no wins in three Championship matches this season, cited the need to protect players and staff from online abuse. Head coach Adam Hollioake referenced the deaths of two former England teammates to mental health issues.
Kent have turned off comments on their social media accounts as they sit bottom of Division Two with just 21 points, with coach Adam Hollioake saying the decision aligns with allowing players and staff to think and play with freedom. Meanwhile, Surrey have increased security and bag checks at The Oval ahead of their match against Sussex following the Golders Green knife attacks, with a 45-year-old man charged with attempted murder and the UK terrorism threat level raised to severe.
