Maldives: Two journalists jailed after documentary on president's alleged sexual harassment and abuse of power.
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
PARIS, France, May 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Maldives: Two journalists jailed after documentary on president's alleged sexual harassment and abuse of power.
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After covering a public interest story involving Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, two journalists from the news site Adhadhu, Mohamed Shahzan and Leevan Ali Naseer, were wrongfully convicted of "contempt of court." . . .
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Maldives: Two journalists jailed after documentary on president's alleged sexual harassment and abuse of power.
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After covering a public interest story involving Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, two journalists from the news site Adhadhu, Mohamed Shahzan and Leevan Ali Naseer, were wrongfully convicted of "contempt of court." . . .
