Media freedom

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AG Ahmed Usham delivering the Maldives' report at the 50th session of the UPR

Several nations urge Muizzu administration to safeguard media freedom

President Muizzu and the British Ambassador to Maldives Nick Lowe

UK urges Maldives to uphold free media amid controversial media control law

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

Some journalists and the public protest at the Independent Institutions Committee of the Parliament.

Amended media bill introduces stricter measures to control social media: journalists

Journalists at a press conference held by the president - 05.12.2023

CPJ urges withdrawal of controversial bill threatening press freedom

President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu

Maldives among toughest countries for journalism; Pres. reaffirms media freedom commitment

Minister Khaleel and President Muizzu

Pres. instructs to monitor extent gov’t is promoted by state-sponsored media houses