Criminal Court

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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attend a special Tarawih prayer gathering hosted by the PNC. (File Photo).

President Muizzu alleges that opposition political figures attempted to dismantle his marriage

A protest held to call for the release of journalists.

Individual remains in custody seven hours after court orders release

Government Spokesperson, Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu).

Government spokesperson remains unclear on decision to bar Adhadhu news from President's Office

A photograph taken outside the High Court.

Maldives Journalist Association appeals "gag order"

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

Selective justice and the heavy hand of authority

Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu).

Government has no intention of banning content from foreign news channels even if they violate gag orders; instead, enforcement actions are being targeted solely at Maldivian journalists!

Two journalists, Leevan Ali Nasir and Shahuzan Mohamed, who were among those taken into custody, are seen waiting near the Criminal Court area.

Imprisoning two journalists is a grave assault on fundamental principles of democratic governance: TM

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!

Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, CEO of Adhadhu, and the journalists of the news outlet.

Adhadhu cannot be silenced; we will hold government accountable and I return from prison with pen in hand: Fiyaz

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

Journalists Leevan and Shahuzan sentenced to prison over news report and inquiries

Mohamed Shahuzaan, a journalist for Adhadhu.

Shahuzan granted only two hours to appoint legal counsel

Adhadhu journalist Leevan Ali Nasir: He was summoned to the Criminal Court on Tuesday in connection with a news article he authored.

Journalist Leevan summoned to court over news report; granted only two hours to appoint legal counsel

Mickail speaks at the "Ithubaaru" rally held on Monday night.

Goal must be to defeat President Muizzu and remove him from power: Meekail

Adhadhu journalists Mohamed Shahuzaan (L) and Leevan Ali Nasir (R).

Shahuzan summoned to court after President rules he violated gag order; Leevan also summoned over published report

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

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaks during a press conference held on Monday.

Muizzu: No citizen shall comment on nationwide injunction banning discussion of "Aisha" documentary

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan responds to questions from journalists gathered outside the President's Office.

Any determination regarding a violation of a court order must be made by the judiciary: Home Minister

The Media Council, established by the government to regulate newspapers, magazines, and broadcasters, has instructed media outlets to refrain from reporting on the documentary titled "Aisha."

Media Council orders outlets to cease coverage of "Aisha" documentary

Police are currently conducting an investigation into the targeted attack on former Speaker of the People's Majlis, Mohamed Nasheed.

DNA of Thahumeen and Haisham, charged in connection with the May 6 attack, found on fragments of detonated bomb: Witness

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