26th July 2017
Focus on PSM | Maldives
Maldivian public and independent media has faced an uphill struggle in recent years after a period of relative gains between 2008 and 2010.
16th March 2017
News outlets feel the pressure in the Maldives
In November 2016 we reported on controversial defamation penalties introduced in the Maldives. Now, the realities of these measures are starting to come to light.
17th November 2016
Controversial defamation penalties revealed in the Maldives
Freedom of expression and media independence take another blow in the Maldives as the government brings controversial Defamation Act penalties into effect.
16th September 2016
Maldivian government warns against involvement with Al-Jazeera documentary
The Maldivian majority party has threatened to use defamation laws to punish those involved in producing or broadcasting a documentary that uncovers corruption in the country, produced by Al-Jazeera.
6th September 2016
Foreign journalists in Maldives to require background checks
Media professionals will be now face restrictions to work in the Maldives, as the government has now disposed new immigration rules.
10th August 2016
Further curtailment of free speech in the Maldives
The passing of a new defamation law will have further serious consequences for freedom of speech, the media and democracy in the archipelago State.
5th July 2016
Maldives government forces critical news website to close
The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned about freedom of the press and media independence in the Maldives after a sustained period of government pressure upon critical news outlets.
3rd May 2016
World Press Freedom Day 2016
PMA CEO Sally-Ann Wilson reflects on global media freedom and our concern for public media in Tonga