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17 May, 2025

A Cry for Democracy: Abdulla Shahid’s Urgent Plea at the IDU Summit

BRUSSELS — In a packed conference hall at the International Democracy Union (IDU) Forum 2025 Summit, Abdulla Shahid, president of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and former foreign minister, delivered a searing

News·Op-Ed·Politics

20 Sep, 2025

“Dictatorships Cannot Afford Laughter.” — Shankar’s Final Editorial, 1975

MALE’, Maldives — The cartoon seemed harmless enough. A dead cow at an altar, drawn in Abdulla Naeem Ibrahim’s loose, unassuming strokes, printed in the morning pages of Afathis. But the timing

Maldives’ Ambassador to the UAE, Mohammed Hussain Sharif, during his visit to the Sharjah Institute for Heritage.

Business

21 Sep, 2025

From Atolls to Arabia: Maldives’ Storytelling Heritage Lands in Sharjah

MALE’, Maldives — Adam Naseer Ibrahim, the Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage, departed Sunday for Sharjah to attend the 25th edition of the Sharjah Narrators Forum, a gathering that has

Three Strikes Against the Press in the Maldives

MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives marked Democracy Day with three incidents that underscored the mounting pressure on press freedom, even as journalists protested a contentious bill they say could throttle independent reporting.

16 Sep, 2025

News

On Democracy Day, Press Freedom in the Maldives Hangs in the Balance

MALÉ, Maldives — As the world observed International Democracy Day on 15 September, the Maldives was gripped by political unrest, its fragile commitment to free expression facing one of its toughest tests

15 Sep, 2025

News

Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region

MALE’, Maldives — On this year’s World Press Freedom Day, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu struck a thoughtful tone, affirming his government’s commitment to a free and responsible press. “Here in the Maldives,

03 May, 2025

Leaders·News·Politics

Russian Journalists Union Criticizes UNESCO Report for Omitting Attacks on Russian Press

MOSCOW — The Russian Union of Journalists has issued a formal letter to UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, condemning the omission of Russian journalists from the organization’s recent report on press safety, “Safety

12 Dec, 2024

World

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu forcefully rejected a proposed media regulation bill on Sunday, while announcing unprecedented state support for press freedom during his administration’s first-anniversary presentation in Male’. “The

18 Nov, 2024

News·Politics

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

MALE’, Maldives — A legislative proposal to merge the Maldives’ two media regulatory bodies has ignited concerns about press independence in this Indian Ocean archipelago, with journalists and opposition leaders warning that

13 Nov, 2024

News·Politics

Media Award Sparks Corruption Probe After Controversial Documentary Wins Prize

MALE’, Maldives — A prestigious media award ceremony in the Maldives has become the center of a corruption investigation after a controversial documentary about President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu secured top honors, prompting

04 Nov, 2024

News

Government Faces PR Disaster Over Potential Toll on China-Maldives Friendship Bridge

MALE’, Maldives — The government is facing significant public backlash after reports surfaced about a potential toll on the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, a vital link between the capital city of Male’ and

25 Jul, 2024

Business·News·Politics

Maldives’ Political Appointees Drain Resources Amid Economic Crisis

In a press conference on December 5, 2023, President Mohamed Muizzu assured the public of his administration’s commitment to transparency. “There will be nothing hidden and unaccountable. Information will be shared,” Muizzu

04 Jul, 2024

MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

Muizzu Government Faces Double Negative Exposure and RTI Controversies

In a fervent declaration during his presidential campaign on September 25, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu asserted, “The public and the media will not be kept in the dark. If the public is kept

11 Jun, 2024

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Media - Page 4

A Cry for Democracy: Abdulla Shahid’s Urgent Plea at the IDU Summit

“Dictatorships Cannot Afford Laughter.” — Shankar’s Final Editorial, 1975

From Atolls to Arabia: Maldives’ Storytelling Heritage Lands in Sharjah

Three Strikes Against the Press in the Maldives

On Democracy Day, Press Freedom in the Maldives Hangs in the Balance

Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region

Russian Journalists Union Criticizes UNESCO Report for Omitting Attacks on Russian Press

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

Media Award Sparks Corruption Probe After Controversial Documentary Wins Prize

Government Faces PR Disaster Over Potential Toll on China-Maldives Friendship Bridge

Maldives’ Political Appointees Drain Resources Amid Economic Crisis

Muizzu Government Faces Double Negative Exposure and RTI Controversies

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