Lord God, we are greatly concerned about the Somali government’s
treatment of journalists. We know freedom of the press is a crucial accountability
and informational tool. When governments bully journalists, they tend to have
something to hide. We are thankful that Amnesty International has
brought this concern to light and shared specific research supporting their
claim. May the release of this information compel the government to back off on
harassing and arresting journalists. The government set a record last year for
arresting the most journalists yet. We pray they will improve this year, allowing
greater transparency with their people. Lord, we also pray for journalistic
integrity in Somalia. May journalists create excellent, accurate work that
truly helps their readers. May their work promote change when needed. We humbly
pray, amen.
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