Journalists stage protest; hand letter of concern to president

Senior Associate Editor of Dhauru News Ahmed Naif, who spoke at the event, said the country has slipped 13 places in the press freedom index due to reasons.

4 May 2023

Maldives slips 13 ranks in press freedom index

This places the Maldives in the "problematic" category which includes countries with barriers and challenges to press freedom.

3 May 2023

Concerns over restricting journos' access to polling centres

The media is one of the key stakeholders in ensuring that the election process is being conducted in a fair manner.

15 March 2023

RSF urges Maldives to withdraw election amendment on media

There will be a fear of vote fraud; there will be a free chance for vote rigging and there will be less chances of such cases coming to light, RSF said.

1 April 2023

Rights groups condemn anti-govt websites ban as 'undemocratic'

22 December 2023

New media commission bill will restrict press freedom, MDP says

The Maldives Journalists’ Association (MJA) expressed these concerns directly to the MDP during discussions.

15 November 2024

MJA seeks 4-month review period for media bill

The MJA has proposed working with state institutions to review the current framework and suggested improvements.

2 September 2025

AG pledges to address journalists' concerns over media bill

The campaign argues that passing the bill would conflict with the president's stated policy on media freedom.

17 November 2024