Maldives Independent

Support the Maldives Independent – become a member

Join our community and help us stay free, fair and fearless.

Responsible Use of AI Policy

Privacy Policy

Accessibility Policy

Copyright Policy

Ethical Journalism and Editorial Conduct Policy

Terms of Use

Ahmed Rilwan, four years on

The police and Prosecutor General’s Office have said nothing about the trial verdict.

Arresting the fourth estate

It is perhaps not the best idea to jail a bunch of journalists. It means that those who hold the pen, the power to communicate, feel a rare sense of empathy towards the rarely seen, writes Xiena Saeed.