Fayyaz Slams Muizzu Over Media Bill on Democracy Day

Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized President Mohamed Muizzu's government for advancing a controversial media bill on International Day of Democracy. The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill would dissolve the Maldives Broadcasting Commission and Maldives Media Council, replacing them with a body where the president appoints three members and the chair. Critics warn it threatens press freedom. Media groups and international organizations have denounced the bill. Parliament's committee barred reporters from reviewing the bill.

Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized President Mohamed Muizzu's government for advancing a controversial media bill on International Day of Democracy. The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill would dissolve the Maldives Broadcasting Commission and Maldives Media Council, replacing them with a body where the president appoints three members and the chair. Critics warn it threatens press freedom. Media groups and international organizations have denounced the bill. Parliament's committee barred reporters from reviewing the bill.

Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized President Mohamed Muizzu's government for advancing a controversial media bill on International Day of Democracy. The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill would dissolve the Maldives Broadcasting Commission and Maldives Media Council, replacing them with a body where the president appoints three members and the chair. Critics warn it threatens press freedom. Media groups and international organizations have denounced the bill. Parliament's committee barred reporters from reviewing the bill.

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