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Media Commission urges public to avoid personal attacks in expressing opinions

The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission urged the public and media to follow the Code of Conduct for Journalism and avoid personal attacks, after journalists faced abusive language on social media over a media tour to Dubai organised by developer Eagle Hills for its proposed Rasmale' project. The commission also said it had filed a complaint over death threats made against a journalist who joined the tour.

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  • The Commission urges all parties to fully respect the Code of Conduct for Journalism and to act responsibly, free from personal attacks, in exercising the right to freedom of expression

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  • Journalists faced criticism and abusive language on social media after travelling to Dubai on a media tour organised by Eagle Hills for its proposed Rasmale' project Dubai The Edition The commission issued the statement following criticism and abusive language directed at journalists on social media after they travelled to Dubai on a media tour organized by UAE-based developer Eagle Hills for its proposed Rasmale' project.

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