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Maldives leader ratifies controversial media law
The Statesman
|September 19, 2025
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday ratified a controversial new media law that allows for hefty fines and the temporary or permanent closure of media outlets deemed to violate its provisions.

The bill provides for individual fines of up to $ 1,620 against journalists and up to $6,485 against media companies that are found to be contravening the law.
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