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Members of the Media Commission convene | Social Media

Media Commission backtracks after public outcry over social media censorship attempt

Dhauru journalist Muzayyin Nazim getting arrested and taken into custody as part of protests staged in the capital.

AG Usham’s UN assurances on media freedom clash with recent crackdowns

Journalists rally against legislation threatening the survival of independent media. 16.09.2025.

Death of free speech: media control bill ratified, ushering in new age of control

Police damage equipment and obstructed RaajjeTV cameraman Anil while he was covering a protest, forcibly removing him from near the People's Majlis building.

Nasheed declares passing of media bill a national tragedy

Sri Lankan activists join opposition to Maldives Media Regulation Bill

Sri Lankan journalists protest outside Maldivian HC in defense of free media

As part of the heated protest held by journalists against the passage of the media control bill. 16.09.2025

Women & Democracy slams passage of controversial media control bill