President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that his administration has not made any politically motivated arrests and will not do so in future.
The statement came in response to questions about recent detentions. The President emphasised that all actions by law enforcement follow due process and are based on criminal investigations rather than political considerations.
He noted that the government remains committed to upholding the rule of law. Previous governments, he said, had sometimes used state institutions against opponents, but that practice would not continue.
The remarks follow public discussion of several high-profile cases involving opposition figures and private citizens. Authorities have maintained that those cases relate to specific criminal allegations.
The President also reiterated that citizens have the right to protest peacefully. He said the government would protect that right while ensuring public order.
Officials from the President's Office confirmed that the comments were made during a public interaction on 9 November. No further details on individual cases were provided.
