No official notice provided a month after Adhadhu press ban

Adhadhu management expressed concern that the President's Office has not provided a written notice for barring its journalists from official press conferences, nearly a month after the ban was announced. The ban followed a question by journalist Mohamed Shahzan during a press conference with President Muizzu, who claimed the question violated a gag order regarding the documentary 'Aisha'. Shahzan was removed. The President's Office announced the ban via a WhatsApp group message at 11:01 pm. Adhadhu sent a formal letter on May 18 requesting clarification, which remains unanswered. CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa said the lack of written documentation obstructs legal remedies. The ban is to remain until the conclusion of the Criminal Court trial against Fiyaz and Editor Hassan Mohamed, who denied charges of Qazf.

Adhadhu management expressed concern that the President's Office has not provided a written notice for barring its journalists from official press conferences, nearly a month after the ban was announced. The ban followed a question by journalist Mohamed Shahzan during a press conference with President Muizzu, who claimed the question violated a gag order regarding the documentary 'Aisha'. Shahzan was removed. The President's Office announced the ban via a WhatsApp group message at 11:01 pm. Adhadhu sent a formal letter on May 18 requesting clarification, which remains unanswered. CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa said the lack of written documentation obstructs legal remedies. The ban is to remain until the conclusion of the Criminal Court trial against Fiyaz and Editor Hassan Mohamed, who denied charges of Qazf.

Adhadhu management expressed concern that the President's Office has not provided a written notice for barring its journalists from official press conferences, nearly a month after the ban was announced. The ban followed a question by journalist Mohamed Shahzan during a press conference with President Muizzu, who claimed the question violated a gag order regarding the documentary 'Aisha'. Shahzan was removed. The President's Office announced the ban via a WhatsApp group message at 11:01 pm. Adhadhu sent a formal letter on May 18 requesting clarification, which remains unanswered. CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa said the lack of written documentation obstructs legal remedies. The ban is to remain until the conclusion of the Criminal Court trial against Fiyaz and Editor Hassan Mohamed, who denied charges of Qazf.

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