Maldives Democracy Network

Probe demanded into defamation, threats against NGO chief

Shahinda Ismail has become the focus of criticism, threats and even a police probe for saying that Allah allowed for other faiths in the Maldives after the president said he would only permit Islam to be practiced in the country.

Islam ‘only religion’ permitted in Maldives, says ministry

The remarks follow media criticism of a human rights defender who tweeted that Allah allowed for other faiths, challenging President Abdulla Yameen’s assertion that he would only permit Islam to be practiced in the Maldives.

Human rights defender investigated over tweet

Shahindha Ismail, from the Maldives Democracy Network, tweeted that Allah allowed for other religions after President Abdulla Yameen said the only religion he would permit in the Maldives was Islam.

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