Mohamed Shaheeb

Head of broadcast watchdog accuses deputy of ‘kidnap’

The head of the broadcasting watchdog also said he was threatened.

Locked Up: 13 writers whose words were held against them

On World Press Freedom Day, The Maldives Independent profiles 13 men – dissidents, writers and journalists – who suffered prison, solitary confinement, prosecution, and torture for their written words.

Over 325 complaints filed at Broadcasting Commission

DhiFM Plus airs upside down photo of broadcasting commission chair

Broadcasting commission asks DhiTV to stop using upside down photo of EC chief

MBC requests government’s commitment to uphold media freedom