Freedom of Expression

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Ahmed Mauroof, Legal Director of the MDP.

Terminating employees for exercising their right to freedom of expression is an act of injustice, and MDP will provide them with necessary assistance: Mauroof

Former Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem.

Issuing a gag order to silence an individual before a trial has even commenced is philosophically inconsistent and unjustifiable: Shameem

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Imprisonment of Adhadhu journalists is yet another shameful chapter in this administration's ongoing efforts to silence dissenting voices against government: Solih

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

A scene from a protest organized by the main opposition party, the MDP. | MDP

Less than 12 hours after stating there were no plans to take action against opposition protests, calls are made to penalize those participating in demonstrations

Fomer president, Mohamed Nasheed

Nasheed urges gov’t to end crackdown on freedom of expression and assembly

Lawyer Mohamed Nishan Ibrahim speaking on RaajjeTV's 'Fala Suruhee' programme.

If media control bill passes, gov’t could ban social media platforms at will!