Aishath Documentary

8 articles

The building housing the Criminal Court.

Under existing Judicature Act, Criminal Court does not have the legal authority to issue restrictive measures such as gag orders!

The President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Abdulla Shahid,

Prison sentence handed down to journalists is a chilling warning: Shahid

Adhadhu journalists Mohamed Shahuzan (R) and Leevan Ali Naseer (L).

RaajjeTV calls for immediate release of journalists imprisoned through government influence over judiciary

Former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks at an MDP rally.

Defying Criminal Court order regarding "Aisha Documentary" is an act of protest in defense of press freedom: Nasheed

Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi, the former Chief Justice of the Maldives.

If a gag order results in absolute deprivation of a right, it constitutes an unconstitutional order: Former Chief Justice

Although the journalist was removed under the premise of violating a court order, the authority to determine such violations or to rule on matters of contempt of court rests solely with the judiciary, the branch of the state responsible for the administration of justice.

President alleges Adhadhu journalist violated court order, orders removal from press conference in presence of Home Minister

Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, CEO of Adhadhu news, and the outlet’s Editor, Hassan Mohamed, pictured outside police headquarters on Wednesday after being summoned for questioning over criminal allegations related to the documentary "Aisha." They are accompanied by their legal counsel, Ali Hussain.

Charges filed against Fiyaz and Hassan over "Aisha" documentary

The building housing the Criminal Court of Maldives.

Court issues nationwide injunction banning any direct or indirect discussion regarding "Aisha" Documentary