Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) has condemned the unlawful arrest of journalist Jeylani Yusuf.
Local authorities in Garbaharey in Gedo arrested Yusuf.
According to them, Yusuf was arrested for posting an article critical of the local authorities on social media.
SOMWA has urged the government to release Yusuf immediately since journalism is not a crime in Somalia or anywhere else.
