A Maldives soldier stands guard outside Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's residence in Male on February 8, 2018. The Maldives Broadcasting Commission on August 8 fined Raajje TV for airing material the commission said was defamatory toward the president and threatened national security, according to news reports. (AFP)
A Maldives soldier stands guard outside Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's residence in Male on February 8, 2018. The Maldives Broadcasting Commission on August 8 fined Raajje TV for airing material the commission said was defamatory toward the president and threatened national security, according to news reports. (AFP)

CPJ calls on Maldives to drop fine against opposition-aligned Raajje TV