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Maldives Media Commission
Culture
Maldives accused of intimidating, silencing media
Transparency Maldives has condemned the government for proposing a bill that would merge two existing media watchdogs and “expand its sphere of state control on print and social media as well”.
07 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
Politics
Broad powers for proposed media regulator
If written or broadcasted content is deemed to pose a danger to Islam, national security, public order or public health, the new Maldives Media Commission can ask the police to stop publication or broadcast.
30 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Politics
Government proposes new media regulatory body
A ruling party lawmaker has proposed legislation for the creation of a new media regulatory body after dissolving the existing broadcasting commission and media council.
23 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
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