Maldives Media Watchdog Breaks Silence on Targeted Abuse Against Press

The Maldives Media Council (MMC) issued a stern warning against escalating threats and harassment targeting journalists and media outlets, especially on political platforms and social media. The council emphasized that such actions, particularly gender-specific ones, undermine democratic principles and could harm the nation's global press freedom rankings. The MMC also noted incidents where media entities published content re-victimizing individuals requiring special protection. It urged responsible exercise of freedom of expression and equitable treatment by institutions. The International Federation of Journalists and the Maldives Journalists Association echoed the MMC's concerns, calling for transparent investigations.

The Maldives Media Council (MMC) issued a stern warning against escalating threats and harassment targeting journalists and media outlets, especially on political platforms and social media. The council emphasized that such actions, particularly gender-specific ones, undermine democratic principles and could harm the nation's global press freedom rankings. The MMC also noted incidents where media entities published content re-victimizing individuals requiring special protection. It urged responsible exercise of freedom of expression and equitable treatment by institutions. The International Federation of Journalists and the Maldives Journalists Association echoed the MMC's concerns, calling for transparent investigations.

The Maldives Media Council (MMC) issued a stern warning against escalating threats and harassment targeting journalists and media outlets, especially on political platforms and social media. The council emphasized that such actions, particularly gender-specific ones, undermine democratic principles and could harm the nation's global press freedom rankings. The MMC also noted incidents where media entities published content re-victimizing individuals requiring special protection. It urged responsible exercise of freedom of expression and equitable treatment by institutions. The International Federation of Journalists and the Maldives Journalists Association echoed the MMC's concerns, calling for transparent investigations.

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