President Ibrahim Solih issues a decree banning the “India Out” campaign, citing national security concerns.[5]
May
Civil society activists petition the High Court to repeal provisions of the Freedom of Assembly Act, which restricts protests to police-approved areas.[2]
The Maldivian parliament enacts the Evidence Act, allowing courts to compel journalists and media outlets to reveal sources, causing journalists to raise concerns about press freedom.[2]
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls visits the Maldives to assess progress on gender equality, praising commitments but noting persistent societal and legal barriers.[2]
October
3 October – President Ibrahim Solih declares the day a government holiday to mark the first National Tourism Day, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of tourism in the Maldives.[9]
17-24 October – The Maldives hosts an international mission of the Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI), with participation from the Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM).[10]
18 October – President Ibrahim Solih inaugurates the Maldives International Challenge 2022 badminton tournament with players from 25 countries.[11]
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