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US Urges Maldives to Uphold Freedom of Expression Following Media Bill Passage
The United States urged the Maldives to protect freedom of expression, including dissenting and opposition voices, after Parliament passed the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill with 60 votes in favour and one against. The law dissolves the existing Maldives Media Council and Maldives Broadcasting Commission, creates a new seven-member commission with powers to suspend registrations, block websites and impose fines of up to MVR 100,000, drawing criticism from rights groups and journalists while the president and ruling MPs defend it as accountability measures.
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The United States supports freedom of expression, including for journalists, as a fundamental freedom. We urge the Maldives and all countries to uphold the freedoms of expression, including dissenting and opposition voices.
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60 votesvotes in favour of the media billMaldives RepublicThe legislation was approved with 60 votes in favour and one against, amid protests from opposition lawmakers inside Parliament.
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MVR 100,000 (USD 6,400)maximum fine the commission can imposeMaldives RepublicThe commission will have powers to suspend media registrations, block news websites, halt broadcasts, and impose fines of up to MVR 100,000 (USD 6,400).
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Parliament passed the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Bill with 60 votes in favour and one against.ParliamentMaldives RepublicThe legislation was approved with 60 votes in favour and one against, amid protests from opposition lawmakers inside Parliament.
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Journalists and members of the public staged demonstrations that police forcibly dispersed, with several journalists reporting assaults and at least two detentions.Outside the parliament compoundMaldives RepublicOutside the parliament compound, journalists and members of the public staged demonstrations that were forcibly dispersed by police, with several journalists reporting assaults and at least two detentions, according to local media.
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