2018 Presidential Election
Maldives police warn of ‘dangerous acts’ on election day
The dangerous acts include arson, police said.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: turnout taunts
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
09 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: ‘I excluded Nasheed, I excluded Gasim’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives accuses US of coercion and intimidation after sanctions threat
Washington’s intervention was described as unhelpful and an act of intimidation.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives election body denies hiring ruling party activists
Most officials in charge of polling stations are ruling party members, the opposition claims.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
US threatens sanctions against Maldives
The government shows no sign of yielding to external pressure.
07 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: tuition-free college
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
07 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: division and security
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
06 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: Tablet trumps banana
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
05 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Arson suspected in opposition campaign hall fire
Speakers and equipment were destroyed.
05 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: blame Nasheed
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
04 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: sheikh on sheikh
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
03 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-election chief laments state of Maldives electoral body
Nobody believes the Elections Commission and nobody respects it, says its former chief.
03 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: love and pity
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
02 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: strongholds
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
01 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: ‘bridge of hope’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign.
31 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
How to Rig an Election (in the Maldives)
The Maldives Independent does not condone election rigging.
31 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: thief, thief, thief
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
30 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: ‘stealing in advance’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
29 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives immigration threatens foreign media with ‘punitive measures’
Foreign journalists are required to submit details of previous employment, travel history, qualifications, bank account details and a police certificate to get a work or business visa.
29 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
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