MDP Slams Muizzu Administration Over Legal Threats Against Media
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemned the government for threatening legal action against local news website Adhadhu, calling it an attack on press freedom. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of attempting to silence the press, stating that freedom of information is a fundamental right under Article 28 of the Constitution. The controversy stems from a report claiming President Muizzu distributed MVR 5,000 to each PNC MP. Government spokesperson Heena Waleed denied the claims as 'false news' and confirmed legal action. Ismail criticized the government's intimidation of journalists and warned that 'the truth will be revealed.'
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemned the government for threatening legal action against local news website Adhadhu, calling it an attack on press freedom. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of attempting to silence the press, stating that freedom of information is a fundamental right under Article 28 of the Constitution. The controversy stems from a report claiming President Muizzu distributed MVR 5,000 to each PNC MP. Government spokesperson Heena Waleed denied the claims as 'false news' and confirmed legal action. Ismail criticized the government's intimidation of journalists and warned that 'the truth will be revealed.'
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The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemned the government for threatening legal action against local news website Adhadhu, calling it an attack on press freedom. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail accused the administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of attempting to silence the press, stating that freedom of information is a fundamental right under Article 28 of the Constitution. The controversy stems from a report claiming President Muizzu distributed MVR 5,000 to each PNC MP. Government spokesperson Heena Waleed denied the claims as 'false news' and confirmed legal action. Ismail criticized the government's intimidation of journalists and warned that 'the truth will be revealed.'
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