Opposition Leader Manhandled During Protests Over Media Bill
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail was manhandled by police Tuesday during ongoing demonstrations near the...
Journalists Injured in Protests Against Controversial Media Bill
Several journalists and protesters, including senior opposition figures, were injured Tuesday in ongoing demonstrations near Parliament in Malé against a...
Fayyaz Slams Muizzu Over Media Bill on Democracy Day
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Monday criticised President Mohamed Muizzu’s government for pushing ahead...
Parliament Committee Shuts Journalists Out of Media Bill Review
The parliament committee on independent institutions on Tuesday barred journalists from covering its review of a controversial media regulation bill,...
MDP Refuses to Join Govt Effort to Draft 20-Year Plan, Citing Bad Faith
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) said on Sunday it would not participate in the government’s efforts to formulate...
Journalists Petition President, Parliament to Withdraw Controversial Media Bill
A petition signed by 151 journalists from 41 news outlets, including freelancers, was submitted to both the People’s Majlis and...
Fayyaz Accuses Muizzu Government of Dashing Addu’s Hopes With Hankede Lease Termination
Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail said Monday the Muizzu government has terminated the lease of the Hankede Integrated Tourism Development Project...
Muizzu Says Free Speech Has Limits as Parliament Weighs Controversial Media Bill
President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday said that no one has the freedom to “say or write whatever they wish,” as...
Fayyaz Criticises Muizzu’s Remarks on Free Expression, Vows to Repeal Media Bill
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday criticised President Mohamed Muizzu for undermining media freedom...
IFJ, MJA Condemn Proposed Media Regulator Bill
Local journalists and international press freedom groups have condemned a proposed law to create a powerful new media regulator, warning...
