Opposition protest: ‘Govt selective on media regulation’

Progressive Congress Coalition, which consists of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC), accused the government of discrimination among various media organisations, during the protest held on Monday, in front of Maldives’ Broadcasting Commission (Broadcom).

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During the Progressive Congress Coalition protest held near Broadcom on July 13, 2020. PHOTO: AHMED AWSHAN ILYAS / MIHAARU

Rae Munavvar

2020-07-13 18:59:39

Progressive Congress Coalition, which consists of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC), accused the government of discrimination among various media organisations, during the protest held on Monday, in front of Maldives’ Broadcasting Commission (Broadcom).

Approximately 30 protestors demonstrated peacefully, calling for the resignation of Broadcom President Mariyam Waheedha and to establish equal treatment for all media.

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