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Opposition Leader Fayyaz Criticises Alleged Presidential Threat Against Journalist

Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticised President Mohamed Muizzu over allegations that he threatened Adhadhu CEO and journalist Hussain Fiyaz Moosa in a phone call, warning that threats against journalists must be taken seriously. The Maldives Journalists Association called for a swift and transparent investigation, while the President's Office and Maldives Police Service had not publicly responded.

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What happened

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  1. Fri 14 Mar
    Adhadhu accused President Muizzu of personally threatening its CEO and journalist Hussain Fiyaz Moosa in a phone call. on Friday only Maldives Republic Adhadhu accused Muizzu of personally threatening its CEO and journalist Hussain Fiyaz Moosa in a phone call on Friday.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  2. Sat 15 Mar
    Fayyaz Ismail criticised intimidation of journalists and suppression of dissent in a post on X. on Saturday only Maldives Republic newest In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson said intimidation of journalists and suppression of dissent were recurring issues under administrations led by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and its allies.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

Who said what

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  • Every time those of PNC/PPM/DRP are in power, we see the tyranny of ‘leaders’ who threaten and harass anyone that does not fall in line

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • Given the history of violence against journalists in the Maldives, these threats must be taken seriously before another journalist becomes the victim of violence

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • extremely serious and alarming

    Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

How the reporting differs

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  • The Maldives Journalists Association called for a swift and transparent investigation into the allegation. Maldives Republic The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) has called for a swift and transparent investigation into the allegation, describing it as “extremely serious and alarming.”

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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