Gender Ministry fines media-outlet for coverage of murdered minor

Gender Ministry has fined "Avas" news over how they covered the death of the 13 year old boy who was found dead in the sea of Hulhumale'.

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Gender Ministry Aishath Mohamed Didi: Gender Ministry has fined a media outlet for the first time today -- Photo: National Emergency Operations Center

Lamya Abdulla

2021-06-24 22:10:14

Gender Ministry has fined "Avas" news over how they covered the death of the 13 year old boy who was found dead in the sea of Hulhumale'.

This is the first time Gender Ministry has fined any media for their reportage. Avas was fined MVR 2,000, for publishing information that can reveal the identity of the victim which is against the Child Protection Act.

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