Press Freedom

Evidence bill to be amended amid concerns of provision threatening press freedom

September 28, 2021, 17:29

Malé, Maldives - Attorney General's Office today released a statement the Evidence Bill will be amended at committee stage to address public and media concerns regarding provision granting courts rights… Continued

Amnesty International, IFJ & other organizations call to withdraw Article 136B in Evidence Bill

September 28, 2021, 13:01

Malé, Maldives - The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), its affiliate the Maldives Journalist Association (MJA), the Maldives Editors Guild, Transparency Maldives and Amnesty International today released a joint statement… Continued

MMC condemns police brutality against journalists reporting opposition protest

September 20, 2021, 16:49

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Media Council (MMC), today, condemned the police brutality and use of excessive force against journalists covering the opposition protest last night. The statement released by… Continued

MJA & Maldives Editor’s Guild express concern at parliamentary influence on media regulatory body

July 4, 2021, 11:49

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Editor's Guild on Saturday, stated that Maldives Media Council is being summoned to the Parliamentary Committee on Independent Commissions, without giving them an opportunity to investigate… Continued

Maldives jumps to 72nd rank in World Press Freedom Index

April 21, 2021, 17:02

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has jumped from 120th in 2018 to 72nd rank in Reporters without Borders, 2021 World Press Freedom Index. According to the statement by Reporters without Borders,… Continued