Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) has stated that if the details of the "gag order" issued by the Criminal Court regarding a "documentary" released by a local online news outlet are unclear, or if the order is believed to have been issued unlawfully, the opportunity to approach the court always remains open.

At a press conference held at the President's Office today, a journalist questioned the clarity of certain points in the gag order, noting uncertainty over what can and cannot be discussed. In response, Mundhu said that if further clarification is needed regarding the order, the option to go to court is available.

"If it is not clear to you or to some political figures what can be said and what cannot be said, then you should go (to court)." Mundhu further noted that if the gag order is perceived to be an illegal order, the opportunity to challenge it in court also exists.

He emphasized that this administration will not influence the judiciary and that no journalist will be arrested for a news report they write or a question they ask. However, he clarified that violating a court order would be an exceptional circumstance.

Mundhu added that there is currently no intention to take action against foreign media outlets that violate the gag order.