MJA appeals contentious gag order with High Court

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The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) filed an appeal with the High Court on Thursday, challenging a sweeping gag order issued by the Criminal Court earlier this week, which the association alleges unduly restricts the rights of freedom of speech, media and information. The gag order in question was issued by Criminal Court Judge Muzammil Nasir on Sunday night, in a criminal