Freedom Of Speech

Human rights watchdog calls for review of anti-terrorism law

Draconian anti-terrorism bill passed into law

Opposition MPs warned that the new law would restrict fundamental rights and render the penal code redundant. The “dangerous” law could be used to suppress anti-government activities and jail politicians on trumped up charges, they said. But pro-government MPs defended the legislation, insisting that it was necessary to effectively combat terrorism.

Court extends detention of Afrasheem murder suspects, MDP raises concerns of ‘politically motivated’ arrests

Police crack down on ‘harassment’ of politicians

HRCM condemns attacks against demonstrators as Male’ gears up for “huge” rally

DQP “pamphlet of hatred” filled with “extremist, bigoted and hate-filled rhetoric”: Zuhair

Maldives must “better assist those who live under repressive regimes”: Ambassador to the EU tells ‘Freedom Online’ conference

Social network free speech-potential praised by UN expert

Human rights NGOs criticise spread of “perverse thinking and ignorant practices”