Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair
Summary
Two journalists in the Maldives were jailed for breaking a court order that banned public talk about a documentary alleging President Mohamed Muizzu had an affair. Media groups condemned the jail sentences, calling them attacks on press freedom, while the government said the legal actions were justified.Key Facts
- Journalists Mohamed Shahzan and Leevan Ali Nasir work for the news website Adhadhu.
- Shahzan was sentenced to 15 days in jail, and Nasir to 10 days.
- The journalists were punished for reporting on a documentary about President Muizzu’s alleged affair and discussing a court gag order.
- The documentary featured a woman claiming she had an intimate relationship with the president.
- The Maldivian court issued a gag order banning public discussion of the case to protect reputation rights.
- Adhadhu’s offices were raided by police who confiscated equipment and data.
- Two editors at Adhadhu face charges for allegedly making false accusations under Islamic law, with punishments including prison and lashes.
- The case raised concerns about media freedom and democracy in the Maldives, where recent government actions have increased control over the courts and media.
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