Media Freedom

Ahmed Rilwan, four years on

The police and Prosecutor General’s Office have said nothing about the trial verdict.

Government welcomes MDP ‘decision’ to take part in presidential poll

One minister hoped ‘honest campaigning’ could now begin.

Chairman of state broadcaster now heads ruling party TV station, news website

Manik, who chairs the state’s Public Service Media (PSM) board, was appointed as the chief operating officer of PPM’s Channel 13 in August. He has now taken on the role of chief executive officer of Avas, a news website set up by Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.

Sacked TVM reporter to be reinstated

International concern over missing journalist grows while threats continue

Broadcasting Commission cannot regulate way in which Supreme Court is addressed

MBC requests government’s commitment to uphold media freedom

Raajje TV arsonists caught on CCTV without masks

Military deploys soldiers to protect Maldives media after arson attack

Police reject claims that assault of Raajje TV journalist was politically motivated

Human rights NGO calls for international observers in Male’ over fears of CNI-related violence

MJA expresses concern over alleged media boycotts

Maldives media debate unfolds on Twitter: Committee to Protect Journalists

Vice President celebrates 50 years of broadcasting, CPJ condemns “backslides” on press freedom

Raaje TV to commence satellite uplink service by mid-July as IFJ raises broadcast concerns

Raaje TV alleges political motivation behind satellite uplink delay

President appoints members of Maldives Broadcasting Commission

Parliament falling short of public expectations despite work rate, says Speaker Shahid