The International Federation of Journalists has called for an investigation into arson threats made against RaajjeTV and Channel 13, two privately owned Maldivian TV stations, after an anonymous Instagram post on 28 April threatened to set RaajjeTV's offices ablaze. The Maldives Journalist Association echoed the call, while RaajjeTV has asked police for an official investigation and protection measures for staff.
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An anonymous post on social media platform Instagram, on 28 April, threatened to set the offices of RaajjeTV ablaze, with comments also targeting Senior Video Journalist Laisa Ahmed.
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The IFJ condemns threats against broadcasters Raajjee TV and Channel 13. Threats against any news outlet must be taken seriously, with appropriate protection provided for media outlets, journalists and media workers. Authorities must take …
The MJA also reminds all state actors and government agencies of their unconditional duty to protect journalists and media institutions.These threats further erode the working environment for journalists, enabling a fearful atmosphere that…
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RaajjeTV has, during the Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik administration 10 years ago, been previously set on fire, causing irreparable damage to equipment and the BKT building out of which the station was operating at the time.
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