Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has stated that the police raid on the Adhadhu office is an act of retaliation aimed at criminalizing journalism.
In a brief statement released on social media today, the organization noted that the police action followed a documentary featuring allegations made by a former female employee of the President’s Office against President Mohamed Muizzu.
"This is criminalising journalism as retaliation, and it must stop immediately," the post read.
International organizations have been critical of the Maldivian government regarding this matter. While freedom of the press is a right guaranteed by the Constitution, many have described such targeted actions against media outlets as a decline in press freedom in the Maldives.
Reporters Without Borders is an international organization dedicated to advocating for journalism and the rights of journalists. The organization is responsible for compiling the annual World Press Freedom Index.
