Journalist Leevan Assaulted, Arrested During Protests: Adhadhu

Journalist Leevan Ali Naseer of Adhadhu newspaper was arrested and assaulted by police during protests against the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill near Parliament in Malé. The protests involve journalists and the public, with reports of excessive force. Some journalists, including Ahmed Aaidh and Mohamed Shahzan of Adhadhu and Ahmed Naif of Dhauru, have received death threats. The government defends the bill as a measure to strengthen media accountability.

Journalist Leevan Ali Naseer of Adhadhu newspaper was arrested and assaulted by police during protests against the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill near Parliament in Malé. The protests involve journalists and the public, with reports of excessive force. Some journalists, including Ahmed Aaidh and Mohamed Shahzan of Adhadhu and Ahmed Naif of Dhauru, have received death threats. The government defends the bill as a measure to strengthen media accountability.

Journalist Leevan Ali Naseer of Adhadhu newspaper was arrested and assaulted by police during protests against the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill near Parliament in Malé. The protests involve journalists and the public, with reports of excessive force. Some journalists, including Ahmed Aaidh and Mohamed Shahzan of Adhadhu and Ahmed Naif of Dhauru, have received death threats. The government defends the bill as a measure to strengthen media accountability.

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