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.
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
Finance Ministry asks to transfer MVR650 million from development budget to pay government salaries
30 Apr 2013, 4:28 PM
Summary: Testimony of former police chief superintendent to Government Oversight Committee
30 Apr 2013, 3:01 PM
Summary: Testimony of former police commissioner to Government Oversight Committee
28 Apr 2013, 5:33 PM
Coalition governments incompatible with presidential system, contends former President Nasheed
27 Apr 2013, 6:31 PM
Parliament accepts bill seeking to abolish Hulhumale’ Magistrate Court
24 Apr 2013, 7:06 PM
High Court orders DRP Leader Thasmeen to settle MVR 1.9 million debt to Deputy Speaker Nazim
23 Apr 2013, 7:17 PM
Government bill on raising import duties narrowly accepted by parliament for consideration
23 Apr 2013, 5:15 PM
Umar Naseer’s PPM future to be decided on Thursday
22 Apr 2013, 5:27 PM
MP Riyaz Rasheed withdraws amendments to keep tourism bed tax in place past 2013
22 Apr 2013, 4:48 PM
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