The parliament committee on independent institutions barred journalists from its Tuesday review of the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill, saying secrecy protected citizens' feedback. The bill would dissolve the Maldives Broadcasting Commission and Maldives Media Council in favour of a seven-member commission with sweeping sanctioning powers, drawing criticism from local and international press freedom groups.
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another poorly concealed attempt
open the door for unfair action against the media
ripe for abuse
lacks legitimacy
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Committee chair Hussain Riza Adam, the MP for Maafushi, said between 10 and 12 comments had been received on each of the 85 articles of the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill.
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between 10 and 12 comments had been received on each of the 85 articles of the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill
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impose fines ranging from MVR 5,000 to 25,000 on individual journalists and up to MVR 100,000 on outlets for non-compliance
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impose fines ranging from MVR 5,000 to 25,000 on individual journalists and up to MVR 100,000 on outlets for non-compliance
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 20 other civil society groups have urged President Mohamed Muizzu to withdraw the bill
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