Press Freedom

74 articles

Latest

Police carried Taser gun during raid on Adhadhu

Police raided the Adhadhu newsroom and seized 20 devices following a documentary about President Muizzu. During the operation, an officer violated protocols by mishandling a taser. The raid occurred shortly after the President called for legal action, and travel bans have since been issued against the outlet's top editors.

5 months ago

Report

Key legal points on the investigation against Adhadhu

The criminal investigation into Adhadhu for its documentary on the President violates constitutional press freedoms and international norms. Legal experts argue that media ethics complaints should be handled by regulatory bodies, not through police action or Qazf charges, which are seen as an attempt to stifle public accountability.

5 months ago