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.
No corruption in GMR airport deal, concludes ACC
18 Jun 2013, 7:45 PM
Civil Court freezes accounts, holds passport of DRP Leader Thasmeen
17 Jun 2013, 11:34 AM
MDP launches higher education policy, pledges raising enrolment rate to 40 percent
16 Jun 2013, 11:17 AM
Government paid Baroness Scotland £50,000 in excess of agreed consultancy fee
12 Jun 2013, 6:00 PM
Cancelled agreement to develop IGMH cost US$150,000, reveals audit
09 Jun 2013, 7:45 PM
JSC suspends Chief Judge of the High Court
29 May 2013, 10:21 PM
JSC appeals against “obstruction” following MDP protest march
27 May 2013, 6:13 PM
Supreme Court takes over Civil Court case on legitimacy of transfer of power
26 May 2013, 7:07 PM
“Serious failings in the justice system entrenched impunity”: Amnesty International
23 May 2013, 5:23 PM
Four MTCC harbour projects stalled over lack of construction material
21 May 2013, 6:18 PM
Maradhoo detainees allege physical abuse in police custody
20 May 2013, 5:55 PM
MDP launches agriculture policy: govt to buy, ship local produce
19 May 2013, 8:59 PM
GIP-DRP coalition not a third way; “two men with no other way”: Nasheed
18 May 2013, 7:02 PM
Eight arrested following clashes with Special Operations police in Addu City
16 May 2013, 4:41 PM
Revised penal code will “destroy Islam,” insists Sheikh Ilyas
15 May 2013, 11:03 PM
PPM condemns sacking of Dr Jameel, declares continuing support for government
15 May 2013, 5:15 PM
Dr Jameel sacked from cabinet “for becoming PPM running mate”
11 May 2013, 5:29 PM
President ratifies fiscal responsibility bill to limit govt spending and public debt
07 May 2013, 4:10 PM
Police begin recruitment for “special constabulary” reserve force
06 May 2013, 7:14 PM
MDP condemns use of Islam as “political weapon to sow discord”
01 May 2013, 6:44 PM

