Maldives Independent
 Logo used since 2025 | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Managing editor | Mohamed Saif Fathih |
| Founded | 29 November 2004 |
| Website | maldivesindependent |
Maldives Independent is a news outlet which is based in Maldives. It was conceived in 2004 as Minivan News but was renamed to Maldives Independent in 2015.
History
[edit]The outlet was first named Minivan News ('Minivan' meaning Independent) founded by members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on 29 November 2004.[1]
In 2014, the office of Minivan News was attacked following the disappearance of former journalist Ahmed Rilwan, which was condemned by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) along with Maldives Journalists Association (MJA).[2]
On 31 July 2015, Minivan News was renamed to the Maldives Independent.
In 2016, Police entered into the headquarters of the Maldives Independent, suspected to be related to the Stealing Paradise documentary by Al Jazeera.[3]
In 2017, Maldives Independent was nominated for the Freedom of Expression Awards 2017 by the Index on Censorship, where they won.[4][5]
In 2020, Maldives Independent suspended operations due to financial constrains and went on a five year hiatus, where it re-launched in 2025.[6][7][8]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About us". Minivan News Archive. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Minivan News office attacked in the Maldives". International Federation of Journalists. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Police enters Maldives Independent Office building". Avas. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (8 February 2017). "Maldives Independent nominated for Freedom of Expression Awards". The Edition. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Journalism 2017". Index on Censorship. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Maldives Independent suspends operations, Minivan radio future in doubt". Sun. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ "Maldives Independent suspends operations". Maldives Independent. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Robinson, JJ (31 January 2025). "Maldives Independent is back!". Maldives Independent. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
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