Maldives Drops Six Places; Categorised ‘Difficult’ in Word Press Freedom Index

The Maldives dropped six places to 106th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, categorized as 'difficult' for journalism due to the Evidence Act requiring journalists to disclose sources if ordered by court. Economic scores improved but political, legislative, sociocultural, and safety scores declined. President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his commitment to state funding for media and announced plans for a media village and training, building on his campaign promise. His People's National Congress (PNC) holds a supermajority in Parliament, enabling delivery.

The Maldives dropped six places to 106th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, categorized as 'difficult' for journalism due to the Evidence Act requiring journalists to disclose sources if ordered by court. Economic scores improved but political, legislative, sociocultural, and safety scores declined. President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his commitment to state funding for media and announced plans for a media village and training, building on his campaign promise. His People's National Congress (PNC) holds a supermajority in Parliament, enabling delivery.

The Maldives dropped six places to 106th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, categorized as 'difficult' for journalism due to the Evidence Act requiring journalists to disclose sources if ordered by court. Economic scores improved but political, legislative, sociocultural, and safety scores declined. President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his commitment to state funding for media and announced plans for a media village and training, building on his campaign promise. His People's National Congress (PNC) holds a supermajority in Parliament, enabling delivery.

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