Former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail condemned the Criminal Court's imprisonment of Adhadhu journalists Mohamed Shahzan and Leevan Ali Nasir, calling the proceedings sham trials. The two were jailed for contempt of court over reporting linked to the 'Aisha' documentary, which featured allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.
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The documentary, published by Adhadhu on 28 March, featured a woman making allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu involving an alleged extramarital affair. The woman's identity was not disclosed.
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kangaroo courts
another truly fearful period
even the barest facade of caring for freedom of expression anymore
The president is no longer satisfied with harassing and intimidating journalists, and that he is willing to abuse the full weight of the state to persecute personal and political opponents,
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Authorities have since raided Adhadhu's offices, seized electronic devices and confiscated the passports of senior staff members.
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