September 23, 2023 10:36 AM

High Commission of India in Maldives denounces fake news amid presidential election runoff

As the second round of the Presidential election in the Maldives approaches on September 30th, concerns over the spread of fake news have emerged. The High Commission of India in the Maldives has issued a press release denouncing a sustained campaign of fake reports aimed at harassing Indian high commission officials and the Indian expat community residing in the Maldives. These fake reports appear to be designed to create animosity and fear among the Maldivian public, potentially straining the ...