maldives: opposition, media under attack

These include counterterrorism laws widely used against opposition activists and politicians; anti-defamation laws used against the media and social media activists; and restrictions on assembly that prevent peaceful rallies and protests. ..

maldives: election rigging feared

A Human Rights Watch August report, “An All-Out Assault on Democracy: Crushing Dissent in the Maldives,” documented the government’s use of counterterrorism laws against opposition activists and politicians; anti-defamation laws against media and social media activists who criticize the..

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