The non-action of the authorities has created and nourished a culture of impunity for criminals that have made Malé one of the most dangerous cities in...
"The killing of Yameen is so difficult to come to terms with because it symbolises the death of potential," writes Azra Naseem.
Did the Saudi king postpone the official visit because of the flu or MP Nihan's leaked audio about amending the constitution to facilitate the sale of...
In the third part of her series on the proposed Saudi development of Faafu atoll, Azra Naseem considers revelations made by ministers in the UK's Guardian...
In the second part of her series on the Saudi-funded project for Faafu atoll, Azra Naseem examines the use of powerful national myths to counter criticism...
Is the opposition to the imminent Saudi-funded "mega project" in Faafu atoll principled, strong and united enough? asks Azra Naseem.
"Fact is, The Real PPM is a thing that does not exist. At least not as a political party," writes Azra Naseem
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s own creation—one of the most corrupt judiciaries in the world—has finally turned around and bit the hand of its Master, writes...
"I share the suspicion of many that the subsidies had to go first so they can make a grand comeback," writes Dr Azra Naseem. "In their...
Azra Naseem dissects the government-proposed bill to recriminalise defamation. "To start with, direct full-frontal assault on the right to freedom of expression," she writes.
"My pain over losing Rilwan is largely about what could have been: a close friendship; a long, productive relationship in which we could have spent all...
"Maldivians are paying a high social and economic cost for development policies that force atoll populations to migrate to Malé," writes Salma Fikry in her foreword...
The role of ‘journalists’ like the editor of pro-government outlet Avas and the establishments that prop such people up, was crucial in bringing to an end...
The noose around Humam’s neck will put an end to not just his life but to two problems the government encounters: rumours of President Yameen’s involvement...
Maldives today is a capitalist dream. Mega development projects that aspire to ‘change the very map of the country’ are underway across the length and breadth...
Bilad Al Sham, the media section of Maldivians fighting in Syria, has released a YouTube video describing the country’s leaders as Taghut – unjust tyrants, opponents...
Although Maldives adopted a Constitution based on democratic values and principles, it is Singapore's Lee Kwan Yew's authoritarian capitalism that President Abdulla Yameen wants to practice...
