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Solih, Fayyaz Criticise Government’s Actions Against Dissent as Threat to Democracy
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail criticised the government after police summoned MDP social media activist Hussain Shafiu over a post on cigarette prices and the Local Government Authority ordered an investigation into Gadhdhoo Island Council President Mohamed Ahmed for remarks allegedly damaging to President Muizzu and senior officials. Both opposition figures said the actions threaten freedom of expression and democratic principles.
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One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.
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step backwards in the hard-earned freedom of expression and democracy
Dictators will always silence the people and prevent them from expressing their views. Despite this summons, the people and especially MDP members will have the courage to speak out.
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MVR 270Price of a box of cigarettesMaldives RepublicShafiu's summons relates to a post on X in which he criticised the rising price of cigarettes, mentioning that a box now costs MVR 270.
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