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Adhadhu CEO, Editor Hit With Travel Bans Amid Documentary Probe
The Maldivian Criminal Court imposed a three-month travel ban on Adhadhu CEO and editor-in-chief Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, and a separate ban on editor Hassan Mohamed, amid a police investigation into the outlet's documentary "Aisha". Police raided Adhadhu's Male' office seeking evidence, while the Maldives Journalists Association condemned the measures as an escalation against press freedom.
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What happened
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Sat 28 MarAdhadhu published the documentary "Aisha," containing allegations that President Mohamed Muizzu committed adulteryAdhadhu's online platform28 March 2026only Maldives Republica video report titled “Aisha”, which was published on Adhadhu’s online platform on 28 March 2026 and contains allegations that President Mohamed Muizzu committed adultery.
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Wed 22 AprPolice served summons on Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and Hassan Mohamed to appear as part of an ongoing criminal investigationWednesday (appearance)only Maldives RepublicHussain Fiyaz Moosa, and managing editor Hassan Mohamed have been served summons to appear before police on Wednesday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation linked to a documentary produced by the outlet.
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Mon 27 AprCriminal Court issued a travel ban on Adhadhu CEO and editor-in-chief Hussain Fiyaz Moosa after police intelligence indicated he was prepar…Monday nightonly Maldives RepublicnewestThe Criminal Court issued the travel ban on Monday night after police intelligence indicated that Fiyaz was preparing to leave the country and could pose a flight risk.
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Mon 27 AprQuestions on the documentary's allegations were raised at a press conference where President Mohamed Muizzu dismissed the claims as false a…President's OfficeMondayonly Maldives RepublicThe situation escalated further on Monday when questions on the documentary's allegations were raised at a press conference at the President's Office, where President Mohamed Muizzu dismissed the claims as false and called for legal action against those responsible.
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Mon 27 AprCriminal Court issued a travel ban on Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, citing police intelligence that he could pose a flight riskMonday nightonly Maldives RepublicThe Criminal Court issued a travel ban on Fiyaz on Monday night, citing police intelligence that he could pose a flight risk
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Mon 27 AprPolice executed a search warrant at Adhadhu's offices and seized several electronic devices, despite objections from the outlet's lawyersMaléMonday nightonly Maldives RepublicPolice executed a search warrant at Adhadhu’s offices in Male’ on Monday night, seeking evidence related to the documentary. Officers seized several electronic devices during the operation, despite objections from the outlet’s lawyers, who said the action exceeded the scope of the court order.
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Freedom of the press is a vital right that the Maldivian people have secured through years of struggle, often marked by isolation, intimidation and the painful experiences of many individuals. The police entry into the Adhadhu office and t…
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Maldives Republic28 Apr, 12:22 · first report28 Apr, 23:40 · 11 h 17 min later
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28 April until 26 JulyTravel ban period datesMaldives RepublicUnder the court order, Fiyaz is prohibited from travelling abroad from 28 April until 26 July.
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Maldives Journalists Association condemned the travel bans as an escalation against press freedom and called for an end to intimidation of journalistsfollowing the bansMaldivesMaldives RepublicThe Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) strongly condemned the measures, saying the court had acted at the government's request and describing them as an escalation against press freedom.
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