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Press Statement: Concerns Over Restrictions on Freedom of Media, Expression and Assembly Amid Ongoing Political Protests

Transparency Maldives issued a press statement expressing serious concern over restrictions on media, expression and assembly, following a 27 April 2026 police raid on Adhadhu News offices and travel bans on its CEO and Managing Editor. The organization called for cessation of criminal proceedings against journalists, return of seized equipment, and full due process compliance.

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  • No person shall be compelled to disclose the source of any information that is espoused, disseminated or published by that person.

    Maldives Constitution, Article 28 (as quoted by Transparency Maldives) Transparency Maldives Open the report (Transparency Maldives)

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  • Separate court orders imposed travel bans on Adhadhu CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and Managing Editor Hassan Mohamed, with both summoned and multiple charges reportedly brought against them 2026 (reported as recent) Maldives Transparency Maldives Furthermore, separate court orders have imposed travel bans on Adhadhu CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa and Managing Editor Hassan Mohamed, with both individuals summoned and multiple charges reportedly brought against them, signalling a further escalation in efforts to criminalise press freedom.

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