Journalists Petition President, Parliament to Withdraw Controversial Media Bill
A petition signed by 151 journalists from 41 news outlets, including freelancers, was submitted to both the People’s Majlis and...
Fayyaz Accuses Muizzu Government of Dashing Addu’s Hopes With Hankede Lease Termination
Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail said Monday the Muizzu government has terminated the lease of the Hankede Integrated Tourism Development Project...
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...
IFJ, MJA Condemn Proposed Media Regulator Bill
Local journalists and international press freedom groups have condemned a proposed law to create a powerful new media regulator, warning...
Fayyaz Draws Parallels Between Current Political Climate and 2004 ‘Black Friday’
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has likened the country’s current political direction to that of...
Dissolution of EPA Sparks Environmental Oversight Concerns
Prominent opposition figures, including former president Mohamed Nasheed and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) leadership, have strongly criticised the Muizzu government’s...
European Delegation Concludes Visit to Maldives to Strengthen South Asia Ties
A high-level delegation of political leaders and civil society representatives from Europe and South Asia concluded a two-day visit to...
Fayyaz Challenges Saeed, Zameer to Public Debate on State Debt
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has challenged Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed and Finance Minister Moosa...
Fayyaz Calls on Muizzu Not to Ratify Council Amendment, Vows to Restore Powers When MDP Takes Office
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has called on President Mohamed Muizzu not to ratify the...
