Broadcasting Commission condemns Government for broadcasting warning

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Abdul Latheef

The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has condemned the Government for warning the broadcasting systems of the country regarding withholding of  the frequencies allotted to them if broadcasters fail to be responsible and balanced. The Commission in a media interview stated that Communication Minister Adil Saleem met them in his Ministry yesterday and conveyed the warning.

Chairman of the Commission Badru Naseer said in the interview that the Commission was very concerned about this warning and stated that the Commission is an independent institution established under the law. The Commission is not functioning under the Communication Ministry and the Ministry has no mandate to govern the work of the Commission. Badru said they have circulated their concerns to the media in the Maldives and abroad.

The Ministry’s warning has come in the wake of the present political upheaval in the country amid growing criticism against the handling of the investigations of Criminal Court Chief Judge Abdulla Mohamed  and Qawmy Party Deputy Dr. Mohamed Jameel. Abdulla and Jameel were arrested against Court orders. Judge Abdulla Mohamed who has been arrested by Defence Forces four days ago has not been released even after the Supreme Court has ordered his release.

There is growing concern and criticism from Opposition parties,lawyers and others over the denial of the release of the Judge. The Government defended their position by saying Judge Abdulla was arrested in the interest of national security and for upholding the honour of Judiciary. Government accuses Judge Abdulla as a serious obstruction of delivering justice,.

However Lawyers and opposition have vigorously condemned the Government for not obeying the order of the Supreme Court as a fundamental to ensuring the new democratic rule established in the country.

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