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Mohamed Wisam

Crime

Raajje TV journalist cleared of second obstruction charge

Delivering a verdict on Tuesday, Judge Ahmed Shakeel said the prosecution’s evidence was insufficient

28 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Raajje TV journalists fined for police obstruction

Mohamed Wisam and Leevaan Ali Nasir were fined MVR28,800 (US$1,868) each on charges of obstructing police officers

24 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM

Crime

CPJ urges Maldives to drop charges against Raajje TV journalists

“Raajje TV journalists Mohamed Wisam, Leevan Ali Naseer and Adam Zareer are guilty of nothing more than covering events of significant public interest,” the CPJ said.

21 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

‘Even if I were to go to jail, I will come back as a journalist’: Journalists at risk in their own words

Three Raajje TV journalists, on trial for obstructing police officers, share their thoughts on journalism and describe why they continue to report despite the risk of jail.

16 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court hears closing arguments in case against Raajje TV journalists

A verdict will be delivered on December 19, the court said. Prosecutors reiterated that Wisam and Leevan had tackled a police officer to prevent him from making an arrest.

24 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

No justice for Maldives journalists

As the world marks the international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists, human rights groups have condemned the gap between the Maldives’ international advocacy on press freedom and its practices at home.

02 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Second trial begins for Raajje TV journalists

The second trial against opposition aligned Raajje TV journalists began at the criminal court today, with reporters Mohamed Wisam and Adam Zareer pleading not guilty today to charges of obstructing police officers

17 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Trial begins for Raajje TV journalists

State prosecutors claimed today that Mohamed Wisam and Leevaan Ali Naseer had attempted to block the arrest of a third journalist on November 2, during a bomb scare in the capital. If found guilty, they could be fined or imprisoned for a period up to four months.

14 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Raajje TV forced to apologise for report on president’s links to Sri Lankan sorcerer

The broadcasting regulator instructed Raajje TV in a letter yesterday to issue a formal apology over a documentary aired on February 6 about a Sri Lankan man who allegedly performed sorcery or black magic to help President Abdulla Yameen win the 2013 election.

14 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Three journalists facing trial on charges of obstructing police duty

The unprecedented prosecution of three journalists comes amidst a campaign launched by the Maldivian media against a government crackdown on press freedom in the country.

07 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Arrested journalists freed but may still be charged

31 Mar 2015, 2:53 PM

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