Maldives has fallen 13 ranks on the World Press Freedom Index, placing it in the category of countries with problematic issues regarding journalistic independence.
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(FILE) Journalists protesting outside parliament on June 30, 2022, against passing the Evidence Bill: Maldives has fallen 13 ranks in the World Press Freedom Index in 2023 -- Photo: Nishan Ali
Lamya Abdulla
2023-05-03 15:11:41
Maldives has fallen 13 ranks on the World Press Freedom Index, placing it in the category of countries with problematic issues regarding journalistic independence.
The country has dropped from the 87th to the 100th position, according to the report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
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