President’s Office Files 75 Cases Against Local Media Alleging Misinformation

The President's Office has filed 75 cases with the Maldives Media Council (MMC) accusing local media of spreading misinformation. The MMC informed parliament's Independent Institutions Committee on 31 July that government offices account for 94% of complaints this year, up from 6% last year. Local media outlet Adhadhu submitted an RTI request to the President's Office, which confirmed the cases. The MMC has resolved 30 cases as of 31 July. A meeting was held between the MMC and President's Office, represented by Under Secretary Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel, but details were not disclosed.

The President's Office has filed 75 cases with the Maldives Media Council (MMC) accusing local media of spreading misinformation. The MMC informed parliament's Independent Institutions Committee on 31 July that government offices account for 94% of complaints this year, up from 6% last year. Local media outlet Adhadhu submitted an RTI request to the President's Office, which confirmed the cases. The MMC has resolved 30 cases as of 31 July. A meeting was held between the MMC and President's Office, represented by Under Secretary Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel, but details were not disclosed.

The President's Office has filed 75 cases with the Maldives Media Council (MMC) accusing local media of spreading misinformation. The MMC informed parliament's Independent Institutions Committee on 31 July that government offices account for 94% of complaints this year, up from 6% last year. Local media outlet Adhadhu submitted an RTI request to the President's Office, which confirmed the cases. The MMC has resolved 30 cases as of 31 July. A meeting was held between the MMC and President's Office, represented by Under Secretary Mohamed Firzul Abdulla Khaleel, but details were not disclosed.

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