CPJ, MJA Urge Muizzu to Reject Media Bill

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) urged President Mohamed Muizzu to reject the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, which was passed by Parliament on Tuesday. The bill gives sweeping regulatory powers to a politicized commission, dissolving the existing Maldives Media Council and Broadcasting Commission. The new commission would have seven members, with three appointed by the president and four by media outlets. Critics warn it threatens press freedom. Opposition MDP lawmakers protested inside Parliament and journalists and public demonstrated outside.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) urged President Mohamed Muizzu to reject the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, which was passed by Parliament on Tuesday. The bill gives sweeping regulatory powers to a politicized commission, dissolving the existing Maldives Media Council and Broadcasting Commission. The new commission would have seven members, with three appointed by the president and four by media outlets. Critics warn it threatens press freedom. Opposition MDP lawmakers protested inside Parliament and journalists and public demonstrated outside.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) urged President Mohamed Muizzu to reject the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, which was passed by Parliament on Tuesday. The bill gives sweeping regulatory powers to a politicized commission, dissolving the existing Maldives Media Council and Broadcasting Commission. The new commission would have seven members, with three appointed by the president and four by media outlets. Critics warn it threatens press freedom. Opposition MDP lawmakers protested inside Parliament and journalists and public demonstrated outside.

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