Social Media

Police introduce rules for issuing summons via social media

An automatic ‘seen’ message or delivery report can be taken as confirmation that the summons has been delivered. The summons can also be issued via a public announcement if the suspect or person of interest is out of the country.

MP under investigation for ‘hateful’ tweet

The Jumhooree Party MP said the police did not directly accuse him of a specific crime, “but it was quiet clear from their questioning and also from the comments they made that I have been accused of obstruction of police duties and of inciting hatred and violence.”

Social media activist arrested for ‘inciting hatred’

Shammoon Jaleel was arrested with a court warrant on suspicion of fomenting unrest and inciting hatred among the public towards the security forces. The criminal court also authorised the police to confiscate his phone to extract all his conversations, text messages, and other interactions.

Police ask for respect, opposition supporters demand justice

Opposition supporters have hit back at a letter from the Maldives Police Services asking for respect by publishing photos of police brutality and demanding justice for continued impunity.

Police officers asked to stay clear of politics on social media

“We will be taking action against police officers who comment, like, share or re-tweet political posts, photos or publish political posts in social media,” Assistant Commissioner Ahmed Mohamed informed departments heads last week.

#NameThatPolice: Police photo warning sparks social media outcry

President’s Office removes ‘socially unacceptable’ film awards pictures from website

MDP cautious over police conduct as Commonwealth assigns election security consultant

Maldivian creativity: an undervalued art form?

Police investigating attempted assault of MV Youth editor over PPM fan page on Facebook

Parents seek help after baby born with huge birthmark on face

Tourism authority’s Twitter campaign “hijacked”, “travel-related farce”, world media reports

MMPRC to open department of social media

Social media driving social change in Maldives: Mashable