Press Freedom

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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

Adhadhu journalists Mohamed Shahuzan and Leevan.

MDP calls for immediate and unconditional release of Shahuzan and Leevan

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

Meekail Ahmed Naseem, the Member of Parliament for South Galolhu and candidate for the Chairperson position, meets with MDP supporters in Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo.

I will not consider election results; I will remain with MDP: Meekail

From the press conference held at the President's Office on Monday.

Attempts made to search journalists' phones at Muizzu's press conference

From the opening ceremony of Media Fenda: The facility has now been closed.

Government attempted to portray itself as media-friendly, yet even dedicated press club they established no longer exists: Thazmeel

Politicians define the boundaries and limits of journalism as if they were stretching a piece of rubber.

Conveniently elastic boundaries of truth under the Muizzu administration

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (R) and former President Mohamed Nasheed (L) pictured standing together.

Former President Nasheed calls for unwavering commitment to protecting press freedom

MDP President Abdulla Shahid.

The current administration's actions involve drafting legislation to obstruct the media and intimidating journalists: Shahid

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