Journalists

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Major Maldivian media outlets have initiated a "blackout" by suspending news coverage in protest against the increasing pressures and challenges faced by journalists.

Shadows take over the airwaves as independent reporting faces extinction

Politicians define the boundaries and limits of journalism as if they were stretching a piece of rubber.

Conveniently elastic boundaries of truth under the Muizzu administration

Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaks during a press conference held at the President's Office.

Slow death of independent reporting in Maldives

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaks during a press conference held on Monday.

President: Government urges responsible exercise of the right to freedom of the press

Members of the Media Council, established by the government to regulate newspapers, magazines, and broadcasters.

Control Commission unmasked as press freedom dies in silence

Ahmed Mahloof, the former Minister of Youth during President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration and the current Ambassador-designate to Japan appointed by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s government, speaks during an MMTV program. | MMTV

Mahloof lashes out at journalists: Claims reporters are praying for oil prices to exceed $200 per barrel amid war!

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

Police use excessive force to crush protest, injuring journalists

Extraordinary parliament sitting held to pass the bill which marks the end of independent media. 16.09.2025.

Draconian bill to silence independent media passed amid outcry

Amir Saleem speaking during a protest staged by journalists in the Majlis area.

RaajjeTV will not back down in the face of threats: Amir

A sitting of the People's Majlis

Extraordinary Majlis sitting scheduled for Tuesday as well, agenda undisclosed

Journalists expressing concern outside the parliament, as work on passing the "Media Control Bill" at committee stage is underway with government support - 15.09.2025

IFJ condemns “vile campaign” targeting journalists opposing media control bill

Journalists protest against draconian media control bill.

Journalists condemn media control bill as attempt to conceal gov’t corruption

Journalists protest near the parliament

Journalists stage protest near Majlis after being ousted from committee reviewing media control bill

Petition submitted, calling to withdraw media control bill. 03.09.2025.

151 journalists sign petition urging Majlis, Pres. to reject controversial media control bill

A press conference held by the president on 05/12/2023

After dodging media for months, Pres. says he’ll meet journalists, God willing