Maldives Journalists Association Urges Withdrawal of Media Bill Over Oversight Concerns
The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) urged immediate withdrawal of the Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, warning it would completely erode press freedom and centralize power. MJA rejected regulation by a president-appointed commission. Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim raised concerns, and President Mohamed Muizzu had previously pledged support for self-regulation.
The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) urged immediate withdrawal of the Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, warning it would completely erode press freedom and centralize power. MJA rejected regulation by a president-appointed commission. Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim raised concerns, and President Mohamed Muizzu had previously pledged support for self-regulation.
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The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) urged immediate withdrawal of the Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, warning it would completely erode press freedom and centralize power. MJA rejected regulation by a president-appointed commission. Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim raised concerns, and President Mohamed Muizzu had previously pledged support for self-regulation.
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