Ex-pres Solih voices concern over police summoning of MDP activist
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih criticized the current government for summoning MDP social media activist Hussain 'Thuthu' Shafiu to police over an online post, calling it a step back in democracy. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail also voiced concern. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan responded that Shafiu used threatening language implying physical harm, and questioned if threats should be dismissed as freedom of expression.
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih criticized the current government for summoning MDP social media activist Hussain 'Thuthu' Shafiu to police over an online post, calling it a step back in democracy. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail also voiced concern. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan responded that Shafiu used threatening language implying physical harm, and questioned if threats should be dismissed as freedom of expression.
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Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih criticized the current government for summoning MDP social media activist Hussain 'Thuthu' Shafiu to police over an online post, calling it a step back in democracy. MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail also voiced concern. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan responded that Shafiu used threatening language implying physical harm, and questioned if threats should be dismissed as freedom of expression.
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