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.
Supreme Court rules secret ballot, dismissal of CSC chair unconstitutional
16 Mar 2013, 3:09 PM
Summary: Testimony of Brigadier General Nilam to Government Oversight Committee
16 Mar 2013, 2:55 PM
Under-age rape victim convicted of fornication, sentenced to 100 lashes
26 Feb 2013, 6:21 PM
New footage of Feb 7 shows Yameen, Gasim inciting demonstrators, police
20 Feb 2013, 12:02 PM
Brigadier General Nilam suspended following testimony to Government Oversight Committee
19 Jan 2013, 4:42 PM
Nasheed’s ousting result of “planning, propaganda and a lot of work”: Umar Naseer
19 Jan 2013, 4:35 PM
Footage leaked of museum vandals destroying pre-Islamic artifacts
14 Jan 2013, 4:16 PM
Recent bills “restrict fundamental rights,” NGOs warn
02 Jan 2013, 7:34 PM
Parliament’s Finance Committee revises pay scheme for senior state officials
31 Dec 2012, 4:50 PM
Political parties bill designed to “eradicate” Islamic ideology: Adhaalath Party leadership
30 Dec 2012, 12:18 PM
Rape suspect arrested in Vili-Male’
30 Dec 2012, 11:05 AM
Political parties bill passed with 10,000 member prerequisite
27 Dec 2012, 8:12 PM
Parliament passes MVR 15.3 billion budget for 2013
27 Dec 2012, 6:39 PM
Population consolidation, rightsizing public sector essential to address budget deficit: Auditor General
25 Dec 2012, 5:51 PM
PPM leaves “national movement”
25 Dec 2012, 5:10 PM
“Technical problem” prevented former President Nasheed from leaving, Immigration Department claims
22 Dec 2012, 2:58 PM
STO owed MVR 1.45 billion in overdue bills from state institutions, government companies
20 Dec 2012, 1:20 PM
Parliament passes bill on state wage policy to create Pay Commission
18 Dec 2012, 5:36 PM
ACC to investigate alleged violations of public finance law by Prosecutor General’s Office
17 Dec 2012, 5:50 PM
Defence Minister signs military aid agreement with China
16 Dec 2012, 10:42 AM
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