Worrying if criticizing government is made a crime: Solih

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that making criticism of government a punishable crime takes away freedom of expression, and is a step backwards.

In a post on social media platform X, Solih said that sending Police, as well as warning letters to councils, in response to social media posts is a worrying backwards step against the freedom of expression and democracy that Maldivians had gained through many struggles.