Press Freedom

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Former MDP President Dr. Ibrahim Didi speaking during an appearance on Raajje TV’s "Fala Surukhee" program.

Ban on mentioning a specific type of furniture in Maldives has become a global headline: Didi

Former President Mohamed Nasheed pictured with the MDP flag during an event held to celebrate his victory in the recent MDP Chairperson election.

How the Muizzu regime trashed our hard-won freedoms for party payoffs

Former Dhaandhoo MP Yauqoob Abdulla speaks at a press conference held at the MDP headquarters on Thursday.

MDP pledges to take all necessary measures to defend press freedom

A symbolic image depicting press freedom under attack, showing journalists facing barriers and restrictions while trying to report the truth.

Dr. Muizzu reaches appalling new low by trashing independent journalists

Mohamed Shamin and Ali Mushaffau, who were arrested during a protest calling for the release of two Adhadhu journalists, have both been released from custody.

Two arrested during a protest advocating for journalists' rights, released

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu: During Monday's meeting, the President mocked and ridiculed journalists.

President mocks journalists, labeling some as "gutter press"

Former Member of Parliament Mohamed Ameeth speaking during the "Fala Surukhee" program.

No government has ever emerged victorious after declaring war on the media, and President Muizzu must recognize this: Ameeth

Former Member of Parliament and legal counsel Imthiyaz Fahmy speaks at a press conference held on Monday to voice concerns regarding the arrest of social media activist Shammoon Jaleel (Lucas) during a protest held in defense of press freedom.

Detaining individuals for extended periods even after a court has ordered their release is a dangerous precedent: Imthiyaz

Former Chief Justice Dr. Ahmed Abdulla Didi.

Government’s aim in imposing restrictions and imprisoning journalists is to keep public in the dark: Former Chief Justice

Former President Yameen addresses a gathering at the PNF headquarters.

PNF resolves to support alliance of three former presidents

Major Maldivian media outlets have initiated a "blackout" by suspending news coverage in protest against the increasing pressures and challenges faced by journalists.

Shadows take over the airwaves as independent reporting faces extinction

Police obstructed a protest held by the MDP on Sunday night.

Police obstruct MDP protest calling for the release of imprisoned journalists

MDP President Abdulla Shahid.

Shahid calls for immediate release and medical care for imprisoned journalists

Two journalists currently in custody: Leevan Ali Nasir and Mohamed Shahzan.

Case concerning imprisonment of 'Adhadhu' journalists submitted to UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights

Meeting between President Nasheed, President Solih, and President Yameen

All three presidents declared that enough is enough!

Trilateral talks between the three presidents have commenced.

Historic consultations between three ex-presidents begin

Journalists protest on Friday, calling for the release of their imprisoned colleagues.

Journalists stage protest in Male', calling for release of their imprisoned colleagues

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

Protesters gathered at an MDP rally on Thursday night: Police have cordoned off Boduthakurufaanu Magu near Villa College.

Police deploy pepper spray without warning against participants of an MDP protest, resulting in one arrest

Former President Mohamed Nasheed speaks during a protest held in support of journalists' rights.

MDP will protest daily for the rights of journalists: Nasheed

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