There is no democracy without a free press and free speech. #CTRLbillBeyrukurey #SaveOurSocials #Maldives

In Frame: Adhadhu journalist Aaidh was manhandled and beaten by police while protesting against the draconian Media Control Bill. #CTRLehNukureveyne #CTRLBillBeyrukurey

“It is clear there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention.” UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry's report shows #Israel has committed #genocide in #Gaza. ohchr.org/sites/default/…

I have submitted an amendment to the final bill to change its title from ‘Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill’ to ‘Maldives Media Control and Censorship Bill’ — so that the bill’s name reflects its content. #CTRLBillBeyrukurey

The #Maldives Control Bill passed today amidst protests is all encompassing. It applies to all free speech including all social media platforms, not only media. Can it be implemented?

Adduvas, 2006. Excerpt from former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s riyaasee bayaan in Vel’s editorial.

American response to censorship. #FreeSpeech

She was the very best. We didn’t deserve her.

FPID #LootuvaifiLootuvaifi

#Maldives: a new media law ratified by the President on 18 Sept will seriously undermine media freedom & the right to freedom of expression if not withdrawn Volker Türk  appeals for the repeal of the legislation & offers the Office’s assistance in ensuring any media reforms

ކޮރަޕްޝަނާއި ދެކޮޅަށް ތެދުވެ ނޫނެކޭ ބުނަމާ! މިކަން ހުއްޓުވޭނީ އަޅުގަނޑުމެން ނޫނެކޭ ބުނެ އަޑު އުފުލައިގެން! #ACC #integrity

This is one of the International Aid Campaign (now deactivated) thieves who pocketed millions of MVR from Maldivians in the name of Gaza. They own luxury flats in Malaysia and Turkey. When they couldn’t provide the documents requested by Crowe Audit, they abruptly terminated the engagement

Bandhu kuraa sarahahdhu magu chart aai bandhu gadi shaaiu nukuravvantho? Aammunnah e mauloomaath nudhevvanyaa eyee aammu undhaguleh noontho? Maldives Police

MDP protesters take to the streets, face off against Police ift.tt/tmhvBwp

We are receiving multiple reports of targeted pepper spray attacks on journalists and cameramen covering the protest. Police also denied requests by journalists to move behind police lines to do their work. We call on Maldives Police to stop obstructing the press and ensure journalist

MDP Protest updates: Police use LRAD for crowd dispersal ift.tt/tmhvBwp

The Maldivian Democratic Party is deeply concerned about VP of the Hulhumale’ Central constituency Mohamed Raslaan, who is currently being treated in IGMH following a heart attack suffered at tonight’s demonstration. We wish Raslaan’s family strength, and pray for his quick and

The use of LRAD by #Maldives Maldives Police should be banned immediately. Use of sonic weapons can potentially cause serious health effects to large numbers of persons. The European Court of Human Rights in April 2025 ruled to ban use of any sonic weapons in crowd control, citing the

Member un nisbaiy vanee con media thakakahtho? Elections Commission