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From resort dividends to an open prison: everything Muizzu pledged in his three-hour address
Bold pledges, questionable maths, and a three-hour spending spree.
7 hours ago
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Maldives deploys military after Muizzu rejects maritime boundary with Mauritius
President defies binding UN tribunal ruling in address to parliament.
05 Feb, 20:23
"Dangerous precedent": pension board clears path for MVR 2.4 billion money printing scheme
Five officials resigned in protest over the purchase of government bonds.
04 Feb, 19:08
Aiham: why I am scrubbing these walls (and why I’m running)
"When parties dig trenches, the city gets stuck in the mud."
03 Feb, 16:13
A year after Trump's aid freeze, Maldivian civil society counts the cost
Affected groups on staff cuts, stalled projects, and starting over.
02 Feb, 16:49
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