The British High Commissioner to the Maldives, Nicholas David Low, expressed concern today following a police raid on the Adhadhu office.
In a post on X, Low stated that the raid raises questions regarding the Maldives' commitment to Commonwealth standards.
"Recent reports of the Maldives Police Service raid on Adhadhu are troubling. The UK has consistently raised concerns about media freedom. The raid sits uneasily with Maldives’ commitment to Commonwealth standards. Free and independent media are essential to healthy democracy," he posted.
In addition to the British envoy, various international media organizations have also voiced their concern over the police operation.
During the raid related to the Aisha documentary, police spent approximately four hours searching the Adhadhu office. A significant amount of electronic equipment was seized during the operation.
Furthermore, summons were issued today for Adhadhu CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and Editor Hassan Mohamed to appear for police questioning tomorrow.
