Journalism must not yield in the face of intimidation: Solih
On World Press Freedom Day, former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih urged journalists to remain steadfast in the face of intimidation and threats. Highlighting the significant progress the Maldives made in the World Press Freedom Index during his administration, he emphasized that an independent media is a vital pillar of democracy. Furthermore, amid current concerns regarding police raids on media outlets and the misuse of laws, Solih encouraged journalists to be courageous in their pursuit of truth and transparency.
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. | RaajjeMV
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that journalism must not be allowed to succumb to intimidation.
In a post shared on X to mark World Press Freedom Day, President Solih stated that he "salutes" Maldivian journalists who continue to disseminate news with integrity and steadfastness.
President Solih stated that a free press is a vital and indispensable component of our nascent democracy.
Furthermore, President Solih highlighted that during his administration, the Maldives climbed from 120th to 72nd place on the World Press Freedom Index. He stated that this progress serves as evidence that sincere efforts yield tangible results.
Furthermore, President Solih emphasized that journalists must remain courageous and steadfast at a time when police are raiding newsrooms, editors are being slapped with travel bans, and draconian laws are being exploited to suppress the truth. He further asserted that journalism must not be allowed to succumb to such intimidation.
