Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission

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Journalists protest against bill aimed at muzzling independent media.

New regulations for registering newspapers and magazines formulated, mandating that every publication must have an editor registered with Commission

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

Dormant Control Commission issues guideline for broadcasting political content related to elections, opens floor for complaints

A meeting of the members of the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission in progress. | Media and Broadcasting Commission

Control Commission issues statement defending government in move to intimidate media

Members of the Media Commission convene | Social Media

Media Commission backtracks after public outcry over social media censorship attempt

Journalists at a press conference.

Temporary committee appointed to run new state-controlled media commission

Petitions calling for media control bills

Work yet to begin on journalists’ petition against media control bill