Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair
Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.
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Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.
![Maldives journalists Shahzan and Leevan [Courtesy of Maldives Journalist Association]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_3860-1778672753.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


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