Maldives - Masked men torch opposition TV station

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns an arson attack by six masked men early this morning that destroyed much of the headquarters of Raajje TV, one of Maldives' most popular television stations, one that supports the opposition. “This criminal act is a direct blow to freedom of information and we deplore the attitude of the police, who failed to do what was necessary to prevent the attack although the head of TV station requested protection a few hours before it took place,” Reporters Without (...)

© Reporters sans frontières - lundi 7 octobre 2013