Muizzu Says Free Speech Has Limits as Parliament Weighs Controversial Media Bill
President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday said that no one has the freedom to “say or write whatever they wish,” as...
Fayyaz Criticises Muizzu’s Remarks on Free Expression, Vows to Repeal Media Bill
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday criticised President Mohamed Muizzu for undermining media freedom...
MDP Denounces ‘Politically Motivated’ Lawsuits Against Chairperson, Party Member
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has condemned what it described as “politically motivated” lawsuits against its Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail...
Suspension of ‘Hassan Kurusee’ Sparks Backlash, Online Campaign
The widely followed pseudonymous X account @HKurusee was suspended on Monday, prompting public outcry and a social media campaign urging...
Solih, Fayyaz Criticise Government’s Actions Against Dissent as Threat to Democracy
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail have criticised the government over recent actions...
Under Pressure, Government Reinstates Access to Blocked Websites
The government has reinstated access to two previously blocked websites, succumbing to mounting pressure and criticism from the public, rights...
Adam Shareef Umar Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom Amid Internet Censorship Controversy
The government is committed to preserving the freedom of news websites, irrespective of their registration status, Minister of Cities, Local...
