Media freedom: Somali journalists under attack by Shabaab, state and online trolls

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Somalia’s journalists have traditionally worked in one of Africa’s most dangerous environments, targeted by Al-Shabaab and government operatives alike. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Somalia’s journalists have traditionally worked in one of Africa’s most dangerous environments, targeted by Al-Shabaab and government operatives alike.

But now, journalists say the attacks have shifted online, with hired trolls tormenting them in the digital space.