马尔代夫通过媒体法, 授权政府审查媒体, 引发言论自由关切, Maldives passes media law granting government power to censor outlets, sparking free speech concerns.

马尔代夫议会已通过一项有争议的媒体条例法案, 批评者说, 以政府控制的委员会取代独立监督, 威胁到新闻自由。 The Maldives parliament has passed a controversial media regulation bill that critics say threatens press freedom by replacing independent oversight with a government-controlled commission. 新法赋予了广泛的权力,可以暂停媒体渠道、封锁网站、处以罚款和吊销许可证,但对可能允许审查的模糊语言表示关切。 The new law grants broad powers to suspend media outlets, block websites, impose fines, and revoke licenses, with concerns over vague language that could enable censorship. 虽然政府声称其目的是打击错误信息,但包括无国界记者和保护记者委员会在内的权利团体警告立法破坏了言论自由和民主原则。 While the government claims it aims to combat misinformation, rights groups including Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists warn the legislation undermines free expression and democratic principles. 穆罕默德·穆伊祖总统现在必须决定是否批准不久将生效的法案。 President Mohamed Muizzu must now decide whether to ratify the bill, which could take effect soon.