Ahmed Areef
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.
08 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Teargas and riot shields as government urges restraint after court ruling
The defence minister said it could be a time of a national security crisis, as hundreds of people filled the capital’s streets to celebrate the imminent freedom of opposition leaders.
02 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Yameen appoints new police chief
President Abdulla Yameen has appointed a new police chief more than a month after sacking the former commissioner of police on an allegation of politicising the police force.
06 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
Head of police intelligence directorate replaced
Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Jamsheed was replaced by Ahmed Areef, the assistant commissioner who had headed the intelligence directorate prior to June.
11 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM