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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. 

946 articles

MDP sets eight conditions for backing candidate for Majlis speaker

24 May 2014, 4:24 PM

Ambassador to EU illegally paid US$17,000 as allowance in 2011, reveals audit report

22 May 2014, 12:13 PM

New regulations require Supreme Court permission for attending overseas events

21 May 2014, 4:59 PM

High Court upholds jail sentence of man found guilty of forcing women into prostitution

20 May 2014, 5:29 PM

Government to tender Malé-Hulhulé bridge project next month

19 May 2014, 2:21 PM

President Yameen defends nomination of Maumoon Hameed for prosecutor general post

19 May 2014, 2:12 PM

JICA completes US$11 million solar energy project

14 May 2014, 7:23 PM

Government exploring options for Hulhumalé reclamation project

13 May 2014, 5:25 PM

Slippages in revenue or expenditure will undermine debt sustainability: MMA macroeconomic report

12 May 2014, 5:40 PM

President Yameen urges ACC to expedite investigations involving government projects

11 May 2014, 5:22 PM

Funds raised in Maldives to support terrorism abroad: State Department

07 May 2014, 4:59 PM

Government hampered by “restrictive” public finance law, says President Yameen

06 May 2014, 5:02 PM

Stalled Ali Hameed cases “exposes state of Maldivian judiciary,” says MDP

05 May 2014, 6:03 PM

Judicial administration brought under direct control of Supreme Court

04 May 2014, 1:05 PM

State broadcaster slams “irresponsible” broadcasting commission report on election coverage

03 May 2014, 5:45 PM

EU urges government to retain moratorium on death penalty

03 May 2014, 8:53 AM

MDP marks May Day with rally calling for introduction of minimum wage

03 May 2014, 8:45 AM

JP reprimands former council member Fuad Gasim

03 May 2014, 8:30 AM

Tourist arrivals increase six percent in March

01 May 2014, 2:10 PM

Nasheed warns of “imminent sovereign debt crisis”

01 May 2014, 1:40 PM

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