Annual Report 2008: Maldives
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
16 April 2008
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The signatories expressed concern that the criminal court recently dropped charges against the accused in the murders of journalist Ahmed Rilwan and blogger Yameen Rasheed.
Critics warn that the proposed amendment will restrict journalists’ ability to cover elections, which will undermine the public’s fundamental right to information.
Police officers assaulted two journalists who were covering protests near the country’s parliament.