Maldives drops 15 positions in World Press Freedom Index
Malé, Maldives - Maldives has dropped 15 positions to 87/180 in 2022 from 72/180 in 2021. The report noted that while Maldives has made progress with the "repealed the draconian… Continued
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Evidence bill to be amended amid concerns of provision threatening press freedom
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
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
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
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
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
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