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Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission
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Justice
Court orders Adhadhu to surrender passwords for devices seized by police
The Criminal Court has ordered the handover of passwords for four Apple MacBooks seized from the Adhadhu newsroom during a police investigation into the "Aisha" documentary, with data extraction to occur in the presence of a Media and Broadcasting Commission representative. Police had raided the Adhadhu office on the night of April 27 and seized 20 devices, and Adhadhu's CEO and Editor are currently on trial.
Politics
Media Commission initiates disciplinary action against RaajjeTV and two other channels
The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission has reportedly begun proceedings to take action against RaajjeTV, Channel 13 and Aslu TV, reportedly aimed at halting live coverage of the 'Dhivehinge Dhivehinnah' protests in Male'. Monitoring staff were reportedly summoned on Saturday morning and an investigation has been running since 10:00 a.m. that day, while the Commission's Vice President said he was unaware of any such incident.
Politics
President of Media Commission Farushath resigns
Mohamed Farushath has resigned as President of the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission, saying there is no room to run the Commission fairly. His resignation comes as rules on financial incentives for media houses are being reformed to lower the registration requirement from three years to one year.
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