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Ahmed Naish

Ahmed Naish joined the Maldives Independent (formerly Minivan News) as a rookie reporter in January 2009, covering the country's tumultuous transition to democracy, first multi-party elections and series of political crises. He later served as editor-in-chief until the Maldives Independent suspended operations in January 2020 and returned to the role for the relaunch in January 2025. Naish has also written for local and international publications such as Al Jazeera and The Diplomat. 

981 articles

JSC denies reports of ethical misconduct case against new prosecutor general

22 Jul 2014, 13:53

Majlis approves Criminal Court Judge Muhthaz Muhsin for prosecutor general post

21 Jul 2014, 16:17

No intention to “displease” Russia with Seleznyov expulsion, says home minister

20 Jul 2014, 21:06

Over MVR300,000 donated to Gaza Fund in two days

20 Jul 2014, 14:22

PPM MPs to vote Muhthaz for PG in defiance of party leader’s appeal

19 Jul 2014, 21:25

Criminal records cleared for over 2,000 youths, home minister informs parliament

19 Jul 2014, 18:25

Agreement signed for Hulhumalé phase two reclamation project

19 Jul 2014, 16:26

World Bank provides US$6.5 million grant for public financial management system

17 Jul 2014, 16:36

Majlis approves reallocation of flats from southern atolls to Hulhumalé

17 Jul 2014, 16:33

Addu City Council refutes Kooddoo claims over stalled fish cannery project

16 Jul 2014, 15:41

Housing Ministry to resume stalled Tata housing project

16 Jul 2014, 14:15

Oversight committee rejects President Yameen’s nominees for Prosecutor General

15 Jul 2014, 14:53

Public accounts committee approves reintroducing car allowance for ministers

15 Jul 2014, 12:58

Court rules in favour of Medianet in World Cup rebroadcasting dispute

14 Jul 2014, 14:57

Auditor General questions valuation of assets of state-owned enterprises

13 Jul 2014, 14:54

PPM secures 43-seat parliament majority with signing of JP MP Muhamma

10 Jul 2014, 14:03

Government proposes scrapping punishment for evading mandatory national service

09 Jul 2014, 15:06

Majlis disrupted over Tourism Ministry corruption allegations

08 Jul 2014, 15:49

Tourist arrivals reach half a million in 2014

06 Jul 2014, 12:32

Criminal Court denies ordering deportation of Pakistanis arrested in 24kg drug haul

03 Jul 2014, 16:12

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