Maldives - Journalist in critical condition after attacker cuts his throat

Reporters without borders

Well-known freelance journalist and blogger Ismail “Hilath” Rasheed was stabbed in the neck near his Malé home today and was rushed in a critical condition to the city's ADK hospital where he underwent an operation and was then placed in an intensive care unit. “This knife attack has all the hallmarks of a targeted murder attempt,” Reporters Without Borders said. “Rasheed has made many enemies through his outspoken blogging. The authorities in charge of the investigation should not rule out the (...)

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