by SAMSN Admin | Apr 8, 2016 | Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticises the recent criminal charges against two journalists of the Raajje TV. The IFJ calls on the authorities to immediately review the charges. Mohamad Wisam and Leevan Ali Naseer from the...
by SAMSN Admin | Apr 4, 2016 | Arrest / Detainment, Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) in condemning the arrests of a number of journalists during a peaceful demonstration outside the President’s Office in the capital Male on Sunday, April 3....
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 30, 2016 | Freedom of Expression, Maldives, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) in strongly criticising the proposed ‘Defamation and Freedom of Expression Act’ in the Maldives. The IFJ demands immediate withdrawal of the bill and urge...
by SAMSN Admin | Mar 16, 2016 | Bangladesh, Bulletin, Freedom of Expression, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on April 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support from...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 24, 2016 | Freedom of Expression, Maldives, SAMSN Blog
Harassed, arrested, prosecuted and even violently attacked, journalism has never seen such gloomy days in Maldives since an iron clad monopoly on Freedom of Speech and Expression, and Freedom of the Media was released from its shackles in the late 2000s. Though the...
by SAMSN Admin | Feb 15, 2016 | Harassment, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) in strongly criticising the use of force by police officers during the arrest of a journalist in the capital Male on February 13. The IFJ urge the local...