The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has called on the government to withdraw the proposed Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission Bill, warning it would restrict press freedom. The MDP criticised the proposed commission composition, a journalist code of conduct, and provisions allowing fines on media outlets and journalists.
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The freedom of the press will be extremely restricted, and journalists will face many challenges in their work. Therefore, this party calls on the government to withdraw this bill
Journalists play an essential role in providing transparent news and holding the government and representatives accountable. This bill threatens to destroy that role
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