Government spokesperson tries to distort facts over jailing of journalists

Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef accused of distorting facts about jailing of Adhadhu journalists Leevan Ali Nasir and Mohamed Shahzan for contempt of court. Journalist Mohamed Shabin from Viraasee questions fairness as others violating same gag order are not prosecuted. Shareef avoids commenting on judiciary and claims no journalist is punished for practicing journalism. Leevan jailed for reporting on gag order, Shahzan for question to President Muizzu.

Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef accused of distorting facts about jailing of Adhadhu journalists Leevan Ali Nasir and Mohamed Shahzan for contempt of court. Journalist Mohamed Shabin from Viraasee questions fairness as others violating same gag order are not prosecuted. Shareef avoids commenting on judiciary and claims no journalist is punished for practicing journalism. Leevan jailed for reporting on gag order, Shahzan for question to President Muizzu.

Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef accused of distorting facts about jailing of Adhadhu journalists Leevan Ali Nasir and Mohamed Shahzan for contempt of court. Journalist Mohamed Shabin from Viraasee questions fairness as others violating same gag order are not prosecuted. Shareef avoids commenting on judiciary and claims no journalist is punished for practicing journalism. Leevan jailed for reporting on gag order, Shahzan for question to President Muizzu.

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