Those named include Sacdiya Bajaaj, Nimco Keyf, Sharma’arke, Najiib Cosoble, Axmed Bulshaawi, Abuukar Macalin, and Cabdi Cabdullahi.

Critics and human rights observers say the detainees were targeted primarily for expressing political views and speaking publicly about ongoing political issues in Somalia.

The detentions have triggered growing concern among activists and media supporters, who argue that freedom of expression and political speech are increasingly under pressure.

Observers also note that the detention of female political voices has sparked wider debate inside Somali society, with some describing it as one of the darkest moments recorded in Somalia’s modern political history.

According to critics, this is the first time in Somali history that a Somali government has been unable to tolerate comments made by young women, leading to their prolonged detention. Rights advocates describe it as a deeply troubling precedent in which female detainees are allegedly being held, mistreated, and kept in prison for nearly two months without being brought before a court.