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.
Saturday’s election an opportunity to reverse damage of February 7, says Nasheed
08 Nov 2013, 4:21 PM
President Waheed commutes sentences of 35 convicts, approves lump sum payment for ministers
08 Nov 2013, 2:13 PM
JP, PPM agree to sign voter registry
06 Nov 2013, 3:37 PM
President Waheed invites presidential candidates to discuss election issues
05 Nov 2013, 6:04 PM
MP ‘Sun Travel’ Shiyam faces trial over alcohol possession
05 Nov 2013, 1:58 PM
Speaker regrets “false” allegations by MP Muttalib of Indian-backed coup
04 Nov 2013, 4:44 PM
Tourism industry GDP growth flatlined in 2012, reveals Finance Ministry
04 Nov 2013, 4:30 PM
Development requires democracy, says Nasheed, launching “Votun Ufaaverikan” campaign
03 Nov 2013, 4:22 PM
Elections Commission announces Saturday 5pm deadline for submitting re-registration complaints
01 Nov 2013, 7:14 PM
Other religions will not be allowed under MDP government, says Nasheed
01 Nov 2013, 6:09 PM
Ambassadors warned of international restrictions if no president by November 11: Nasheed
31 Oct 2013, 2:58 PM
Budget of MVR16.4 billion for 2014 submitted to parliament
30 Oct 2013, 3:38 PM
Chief Justice threatens action against dissemination of “invalid information”
28 Oct 2013, 3:52 PM
Parliament approves MDP proposal for speaker to assume presidency after November 11
27 Oct 2013, 4:12 PM
Media Council expresses concern with court ordered police investigation of Raajje TV
26 Oct 2013, 12:45 PM
Defence Ministry alerted to possible threat to former President Nasheed’s life
26 Oct 2013, 12:05 PM
Opposition MPs “purged” as Supreme Court strips Ali Azim, Mohamed Nashiz of parliament seats
24 Oct 2013, 8:21 PM
Police stopped election illegally, in violation of constitution: Human Rights Commission
23 Oct 2013, 5:13 PM
Comment: Consolidating democracy
06 Sep 2013, 4:04 PM
Former JSC member ‘Reynis’ Saleem commissioned Afrasheem murder suspect for extortion: police
30 Jun 2013, 4:00 PM
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