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.
MDP withdraws no-confidence motions against ministers
15 Apr 2013, 17:55
Former Police Commissioner Adam Zahir faces corruption charges
14 Apr 2013, 17:24
JSC contests High Court jurisdiction to rule on legitimacy of Hulhumale’ court bench
13 Apr 2013, 14:33
HRCM paid food, travel allowance in violation of finance regulation: audit report
19 Mar 2013, 14:58
Independent Institutions Committee votes to replace Fahmy in CSC
19 Mar 2013, 11:56
Summary: Testimony of former police intelligence chief to Government Oversight Committee
17 Mar 2013, 16:57
Supreme Court rules secret ballot, dismissal of CSC chair unconstitutional
16 Mar 2013, 15:09
Summary: Testimony of Brigadier General Nilam to Government Oversight Committee
16 Mar 2013, 14:55
Under-age rape victim convicted of fornication, sentenced to 100 lashes
26 Feb 2013, 18:21
New footage of Feb 7 shows Yameen, Gasim inciting demonstrators, police
20 Feb 2013, 12:02
Brigadier General Nilam suspended following testimony to Government Oversight Committee
19 Jan 2013, 16:42
Nasheed’s ousting result of “planning, propaganda and a lot of work”: Umar Naseer
19 Jan 2013, 16:35
Footage leaked of museum vandals destroying pre-Islamic artifacts
14 Jan 2013, 16:16
Recent bills “restrict fundamental rights,” NGOs warn
02 Jan 2013, 19:34
Parliament’s Finance Committee revises pay scheme for senior state officials
31 Dec 2012, 16:50
Political parties bill designed to “eradicate” Islamic ideology: Adhaalath Party leadership
30 Dec 2012, 12:18
Rape suspect arrested in Vili-Male’
30 Dec 2012, 11:05
Political parties bill passed with 10,000 member prerequisite
27 Dec 2012, 20:12
Parliament passes MVR 15.3 billion budget for 2013
27 Dec 2012, 18:39
Population consolidation, rightsizing public sector essential to address budget deficit: Auditor General
25 Dec 2012, 17:51
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