Raajje TV is a television channel based in the Maldives, known for its news coverage, entertainment programs, and cultural content.

[3][4] The perpetrators reportedly used petrol bombs to set fire to the station's studios, causing significant damage to the building and equipment.

Raajje TV, known for its critical coverage of the Maldivian government, had previously faced threats and intimidation due to its journalism.

[5] During the 2018 Maldives political crisis, the Maldivian government accused Raajje TV of violating broadcasting regulations and ordered the station to cease operations following the declaration of a state of emergency by then-President Abdulla Yameen.

[9] Following the 2018 Maldivian presidential election, the new administration under Ibrahim Mohamed Solih pledged to uphold media freedom and restore democratic institutions.