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NewsIhusaan defends late-night raids on journalist's prison cell
Home Minister Ali Ihusaan defended late-night raids on journalist Mohamed Shahzan’s prison cell, claiming officers were searching for a mobile phone. Shahzan alleged inhumane treatment and targeted harassment after questioning the President. Ihusaan denied political involvement, stating all inmates are treated equally during operations.
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.