Reporters Without Borders

RSF backs crowdfunding by family of murdered blogger

Yameen Rasheed’s family launched the fundraising drive last month with the goal of raising £40,000 to help finance advocacy efforts.

Maldives slides on press freedom index

Based on developments during the past year, RSF said the government continues to “persecute the independent media” after a new law criminalised defamation and allowed the authorities to shut down media outlets.

Maldives remains ‘very hostile for independent and opposition media’

The Maldives remains “very hostile for independent and opposition media” since the February 2012 “coup d’état,” reads the Reporters Without Borders’ 2016 press freedom index entry on the Maldives. “In a state of emergency and ‘national security’ climate, the media continue to be subjected to police brutality and government obstruction,” RSF observed.

Raajje TV latest to be banned from criminal court

The criminal court has banned opposition-aligned Raajje TV from observing trials, even excluding the popular station’s reporters from a hearing on an arson attack that destroyed its head offices down in 2013.

RSF refers case of missing Maldives journalist to UN

In a letter to the chairs of the working groups, RSF’s Secretary Christophe Deloire said: “Enforced disappearances are the consequences of criminal acts that violate several human rights – the right to life, the right to freedom and the right to due process.”

Maldives falls in press freedom index for fourth year

Foreign ministry, US embassy, international organisations condemn attack on Minivan News

Maldives slides on Press Freedom Index for third consecutive year

Police officers “negligent” in Raajje TV arson attack: PIC

Reporters Without Borders blasts “persecution” of Raajje TV

Raajje TV looks to public for protection against new threats

Three arrested in connection with Raajje TV attack

RSF “deplore attitude of police” in Raajje TV attack

Self-exiled blogger Hilath speaks at UN Human Rights Council

Reporters Without Borders condemns stabbing of Hilath Rasheed: “All the hallmarks of a targeted murder attempt”

Prominent blogger Hilath Rasheed in critical condition after stabbing

Amnesty declares imprisoned blogger a prisoner of conscience

“Don’t give in to fanatical minority”, Reporters Without Borders urges government

Maldives makes “solid gains” in press freedom: Reporters Without Borders