Three journalists arrested in Maldives while covering protests
March 26, 2015 2:36 PM ET
March 26, 2015, New York--Authorities in the Maldives should immediately release three journalists detained this week while covering political demonstrations in the archipelago nation, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today....
Maldives journalists assaulted in political violence
February 25, 2013 5:50 PM ET
New York, February 25, 2013--The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the recent string of attacks against journalists in the Maldives and calls on all sides in the political conflict to halt violence against the media....
#Maldives media debate unfolds on Twitter
July 24, 2012 4:23 PM ET
It started at 6:34 p.m. Monday. Abdulla Riyaz (@riyazabdulla), whose Twitter bio describes him as commissioner of the Maldives Police Service (MPS), published the following on his personal account: "MPS decides NOT to cooperate to Raajje TV [sic]. A...
At least four journalists attacked in Maldives protests
July 12, 2012 5:12 PM ET
New York, July 12, 2012--Authorities in the Maldives must ensure journalists are able to cover ongoing political demonstrations in the country without fear of being attacked, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today....
In Maldives, political standoff threatens safety of press
February 10, 2012 2:53 PM ET
New York, February 10, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on all parties involved in the ongoing political dispute in Maldives to respect the role of the media in covering the protests and stop the attacks on journalists and...