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Newsex-Presidents petition diplomatic missions over jailed journos
Former Maldivian Presidents Nasheed, Yameen, and Solih have issued a historic joint appeal to diplomatic missions, urging pressure on the government to release jailed journalists. The leaders warned that increasing authoritarianism and economic instability are threatening the nation's democracy and risking state failure.
NewsMaldives' media observe 12-hour blackout
The Muizzu administration is accused of stifling dissent through restrictive laws and gag orders on investigative reports. Journalists now face bans, legal charges, and harassment for reporting on the president.
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High Court accepts appeal against gag order on documentary
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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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High Court rejects appeal over broad gag order
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Jailed Adhadhu journalist placed in solitary confinement
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UN petition filed over jailing of Maldivian journalists
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Urgent reforms proposed by three ex-Presidents
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Our administrations were not flawless, priority is press freedom
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Three ex-Presidents to formulate roadmap
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Three former Presidents hold historic meeting
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Maldives police use pepper spray on press freedom protesters
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Police arrest former journalist ahead of press freedom protest
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Three protestors remanded in custody
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ex-Presidents form alliance against crackdown on press freedom
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MJA files appeal case over gag order on Adhadhu documentary
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MP Azaan files defamation lawsuit against Dhauru news Editor
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Shahzan and Leevan's resolve cannot be locked away
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