Maldives
A vibrant media community is developing in the Maldives following the reform process launched in 2005. However, the implementation of planned reforms is slow and there are continued examples of harassments and intimidation of the media. IMS is actively supporting the freedom of expression agenda in the Maldives, through participation in the International Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression Mission and support to local activities.
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The Maldivian digital communications environment
The report "The Maldivian digital communications environment: Freedom of expression and the media, telecommunications and IT sectors" (2009) provides an overview and assessment of the rapidly developing ICT sector in the Maldives. The report is based on the findings from an international mission to the Maldives in October 2009.
Media in Maldives
01.02.2008
Reforms are paving the way for a vibrant media sector in the Maldives, but slow implementation lead to continuing violations against the media After years of strict control over media and cracking down on dissidents, President Gayoom launched a reform process in June 2005 which has paved the way for a new generation of privately-owned media, some of which are in opposition to the government. Since then, progress on press freedom has been made,
Reforms are paving the way for a vibrant media sector in the Maldives, but slow implementation lead to continuing violations against the media After years of strict control over media and cracking down on dissidents, President Gayoom launched a reform process in June 2005 which has paved the way for a new generation of privately-owned media, some of which are in opposition to the government. Since then, progress on press freedom has been made,
A vibrant media under pressure: An independent assessment of press freedom in the Maldives, 2006
From 3 to 7 May 2006, the International Press Freedom Mission - an independent group of international organisations working to promote international standards on press freedom and freedom of expression - undertook a fact-finding mission to the Maldives. The Mission found clear examples of harassment, intimidation and attacks against media practitioners and dissenting voices in the country. However, the Mission also observed the opening up of the freedom of expression space and a growth in independent media over the past 18 months.
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