The Internet, in its early days, seemed to promise new freedom for millions of people around the world. Most people remain convinced that premise can yet be borne out.

The Internet, in its early days, seemed to promise new freedom for millions of people around the world. Most people remain convinced that premise can yet be borne out. But despite the immense benefits digital connectivity has delivered – its tremendous tools for greater information, education, expression, mobilisation and participation – digital media have also opened the door for new forms of oppression and violence.

in this particular piece, we will be looking at the online or digital threats journalists and human rights defender face in Somalia while in their line of duty.