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Fayyaz Criticises Muizzu’s Remarks on Free Expression, Vows to Repeal Media Bill
Opposition leader and MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail criticised President Mohamed Muizzu over remarks on free expression and a proposed media regulation bill, vowing that laws passed by the Muizzu government limiting expression would be repealed under the next MDP government. Muizzu, addressing the National Day ceremony in Utheemu Island, said Maldivians do not have freedom to say or write whatever comes to mind.
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What happened
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Sun 24 AugFayyaz Ismail criticised President Muizzu and vowed repeal of expression laws on X.on Sundayonly Maldives RepublicOpposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday criticised President Mohamed Muizzu for undermining media freedom and curbing political criticism
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Who said what
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The dream and goal of every ruler who intends to establish a dictatorship is to keep the people from knowing their wrongdoings. Such leaders seek to eliminate political criticism in the name of preserving nationalism and reputation. A poli…
Every law passed by the Muizzu government to destroy freedom of expression and imprison journalists and media will be repealed under the next MDP government. A leader has tried this before. It did not succeed. God willing, it won’t this ti…
We have no right to violate the dignity, reputation or honour of others. We do not have the freedom to speak whatever comes to mind, nor to write with a pen whatever comes to mind.
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President Mohamed Muizzu addressed the nation at this year's National Day ceremony.earlier in the dayUtheemu Island, Haa Alifu AtollMaldives RepublicMuizzu, addressing the nation earlier in the day at this year’s National Day ceremony in Utheemu Island, Haa Alifu Atoll, said
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A proposed media regulation bill was introduced in Parliament by government-aligned MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru.ParliamentMaldives Republica newly proposed media regulation bill introduced in Parliament by government-aligned MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru
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