Imprisonment of Adhadhu journalists is yet another shameful chapter in this administration's ongoing efforts to silence dissenting voices against government: Solih
President Solih stated that this situation demonstrates the government's ongoing interference in the judicial system. He asserted that efforts to obstruct press freedom and freedom of expression will not succeed, reaffirming a commitment to defending the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Consequently, he characterized these actions as a direct assault on the fundamental liberties of the citizens.
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih | Raajje MV
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the imprisonment of Adhadhu journalists Leevan Ali and Mohamed Shahuzan is a shameful new chapter in the government's ongoing efforts to intimidate the press and silence dissenting voices.
President Solih made these remarks following the Criminal Court's decision to sentence Adhadhu journalist Leevan Ali Nasir to 10 days in prison over a published news report. The court also sentenced fellow journalist Mohamed Shahuzan to 15 days in prison and imposed a MVR 25,000 fine for questioning President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Shahuzaan and Leevan were brought before the court on allegations of discussing and writing about the news outlet's documentary, despite a "gag order" issued by the Criminal Court. This order prohibited all Maldivian citizens from discussing the documentary, whether directly or indirectly.
In a post on X, former President Solih stated that the imprisonment of Adhadhu journalists Leevan Ali and Mohamed Shahuzan is a shameful new chapter in the government's ongoing efforts to intimidate the press and silence dissenting voices. He further asserted that this action serves as clear evidence of the administration's interference in the judicial system.
President Solih stated that such attacks targeting press freedom and the freedom of expression will not succeed. He further asserted that he will never waver in defending the hard-won rights and liberties guaranteed to every citizen under the Constitution.
