Nasheed urges against ratifying Media Bill

14 hours ago

Former president Mohamed Nasheed has urged President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu against ratifying the contentious Media Bill, citing that the country becomes less prosperous whenever the government undermines the people’s right to freedom of expression. The contentious Media Bill, which would grant the government significant control over the media, was submitted to the Parliament by Thulhaadhoo MP Abdul Hannan Aboobakr, an independent