Abdalla Ahmed Muumin was arrested by armed intelligence officers on Monday evening, according to the Somali Journalist Syndicate.

The government has not yet commented.

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Somalia has consistently ranked poorly in media freedom surveys due to threats against journalists by the government and militant groups.

The government says the restrictions are aimed at countering al-Shabab’s sophisticated propaganda campaigns, but Mr Muumin said it would silence some critics.

Since the new reporting rules came into force, the authorities have suspended dozens of social media accounts and banned several websites over their alleged affiliation with the militant group.

Somali internet providers were also ordered to restrict access to the outlets.