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Southwest Watch: Independent voices from Somalia’s southwest state, committed to truth and human rights.

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A group of dedicated journalists and human rights defenders working together in a newsroom filled with maps and notes.

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Live updates and breaking news from the heart of southwest Somalia.

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A journalist capturing a community meeting in Baidoa with a camera and microphone.
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A close-up of hands typing an investigative report on a laptop in a newsroom.
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