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

Motion calls for immediate action on threats to reporters

Siyam asked to take down the article immediately saying he was issuing the “last warning”, and the death threats starting coming in after that.

10 April 2023

Foreign journalists can cover elections, EC assures

"We don't have any intentions to undermine the role of the media. We will give all possible opportunities and concessions to the highest level," he said.

16 March 2023

Govt says no restrictions on media in election coverage

Miuvan said the amendment would provide opportunities to journalists who were not given the chance in the past.

17 March 2023

MJA questions govt intention as Evidence Act fails in parliament

MJA appealed that the committee process of the bill should be completed as soon as possible before journalists are forced to disclose their sources.

27 April 2023