Jailing of Journalists
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NewsHigh Court sets date for appeal hearing for journalist Leevan
The High Court has scheduled a July 21 appeal hearing for journalist Leevan Ali Nasir, who was imprisoned following a closed-door trial regarding a report on a court order. Despite serving his full sentence, Leevan is challenging the conviction. A second journalist, Mohamed Shahzan, is also appealing a similar sentence.
NewsAdhadhu journalist Leevan wins MNU Dean’s Award
Adhadhu journalist Leevan Ali Nasir received the inaugural Dean’s Award from the Maldives National University for top academic performance in his Media and Public Relations course. This achievement follows a recent legal battle where he was sentenced over a news report. Leevan has over 12 years of experience in the journalism field.
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Police investigate man who called Muizzu a hypocrite and apostate
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Ihusaan defends late-night raids on journalist's prison cell
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Shahzan released after 15-day sentence for questioning Muizzu
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Govt spokesperson distorts facts over jailing of journalists
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High Court accepts appeals of Adhadhu journalists
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The power of the pen and the voice cannot be defeated in a prison
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Leevan released after 10-day sentence over a news article
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Lawyer alleges rights violations against jailed journalists
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MDP approves supporting joint efforts of ex-Presidents
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ex-Presidents petition diplomatic missions over jailed journos
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HRCM probes mistreatment of jailed journalists
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Maldives' media observe 12-hour blackout
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Muizzu's weekly press briefing canceled at the last minute
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Shahid demands release of journalists amid solitary confinement
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Jailed Adhadhu journalist placed in solitary confinement
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MP Abbas criticises judiciary over selective action
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