Major news outlets across the Maldives have blacked out their homepages in protest against President @MMuizzu’s escalating crackdown on press freedom and attempts to jail journalists.
Solidarity with Shahuzan and Leewan, and with every journalist refusing to be silenced.
#NoosverikanJalah
We applaud the courage of those arrested last night for exercising their constitutional rights. We call on authorities to release them immediately. Fear of arrests and jail will no longer hold Maldivians back. Jailing 10 of us will only strengthen our resolve in the face of this dictator.
1.Ali Jumaan (Deth)
2.Munaz Ali
3.Shujau Afeef
4.Ali Mushaffau
5.Aminath Muna
6.Shammoon Jaleel (Lucas)
7.Ahmed Rameez (Beentey)
8.Amina Manike
9.Abdulla Shareef
10.Ahmed Shafeeq (Meemu)
The bravery and resilience of Leevaan, Shahzan, and all detained protesters will not be in vain.
#FreeAdhadhuJournalists #FreeProtestorsNow