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Nasheed Finds His Way Into UNGA After Maldives Blocks His Pass
By Himal Former President Mohamed Nasheed has made it to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, but not under the Maldives’ flag. The government refused his request for an accreditation pass, leaving him unable to join the official delegation. Instead, Nasheed attended in his role as Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable […]
Nasheed warns: Muizzu’s media bill will destroy democracy
The Maldives government’s push for the controversial Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill has triggered outrage across the nation, with critics accusing President Mohammed Muizzu of plotting to silence journalists and hide corruption. The bill, passed in parliament by the ruling PNC’s supermajority, hands sweeping powers to a government-controlled commission, raising fears of a full-blown crackdown on […]