Abdulla Riyaz

The Maldives Nine (part two)

Nine people are on trial over an alleged plot to topple the government. Their arrests followed a shock Supreme Court ruling that ordered the release of President Abdulla Yameen’s opponents and the reinstatement of opposition lawmakers who had been stripped of their seats.

President vows to file criminal charges over Afrasheem murder allegations

No forensic evidence against Nazim, says legal team

MNDF to provide security for former Police Commissioner Riyaz

Jumhooree Party ticket to include eight sitting MPs and retired police commisioner

PIC reluctant to cast doubt on election annulment, says Elections Commission

Minister of Home Affairs orders the removal of “any material inciting hatred towards police”

Police Commissioner Riyaz praises conduct of elections: “We have tear gas and rubber bullets but did not have to use them”

Police Commissioner was appointed legally, says integrity commission

Maldives police sign MOU with Turkish counterparts

Security services authorised to grow beards

Police Commissioner accuses politicians of involvement in gang activity

Police Commissioner, Home Minister, refuse to appear before Government Oversight Committee

Dangerous fake ‘LSD’ in the Maldives, warns Police Commissioner

MPs and Police respond to intel chiefs’ Nasheed assassination attempt allegations

Policeman used baton according to regulations, no police involvement in Gasim’s death: PC Riyaz

No official response from PIC over bystander’s death, authorities “elusive and slow”, says widow

Coalition government “abusing religion”, “spreading xenophobia”: former President Nasheed

FBI assisting with Afrasheem murder investigation: Police Commissioner Riyaz

Tensions escalate as government accuse MDP, Raajje TV of “inciting hatred and violence against police”