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NewsMaldives police use pepper spray on press freedom protesters
Maldives police used pepper spray and intimidation tactics to crack down on peaceful protesters demanding press freedom and the release of detained journalists. The use of disproportionate force contradicts President Muizzu’s campaign pledges to protect the right to protest. Demonstrators are now calling for the president's resignation.
NewsPolice threaten crackdown on protests despite Muizzu's pledge
Maldives police have threatened to crack down on unauthorized protests in Malé, citing a 2016 law that restricts gatherings to designated areas. This move directly contradicts President Mohamed Muizzu’s campaign pledge to expand assembly rights and repeal restrictive legislation as part of his administration's legislative agenda.
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Police arrest former journalist ahead of press freedom protest
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Italian tourist found dead, four missing after diving trip
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Police begin Qazf investigation against lawyer Asif
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Ruling PNC breaks Majlis quorum to oppose Deputy Speaker Nazim
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Two arrested after police seize over one kilogram of narcotics
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Court orders first-ever closure of drug cafe in Male'
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Police warn against renting bank accounts
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Lawyer Nazim Sattar stabbed in late-night attack
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Police silent on Muizzu statement in documentary probe
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Woman blocked from presenting defence in documentary case
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Maldives police defend inhumane punishment in custodial centre
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Police raid ruling PNC campaign hall in Nadellaa drug operation
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Woman alleging sexual misconduct by Muizzu to provide statement
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ACP Shifan under investigation for trying to frame colleagues
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Former President's Office employee summoned to police
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Adhadhu refuses to surrender device passwords to police
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Maldives police seize symbolic coffin on Press Freedom Day
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