US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

BBC NewsSaturday, November 15, 2025 at 4:28:26 PM
US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia
The recent warning from the US and UK about a major e-visa data breach in Somalia highlights the ongoing challenges in the region, where personal data security is increasingly at risk. This incident comes amid reports from organizations like Save the Children, which have raised alarms about widespread violence against women and children in Somalia. The intersection of data security and social issues underscores the urgent need for comprehensive protective measures in a country already grappling with severe humanitarian crises.
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