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.
High Court overturns Criminal Court’s July 2010 suspension of senior police officers
22 Nov 2012, 5:31 PM
Audit report flags irregularities in Elections Commission finances
17 Nov 2012, 5:59 PM
Taming fiscal deficit “most pressing macroeconomic priority for Maldives”: IMF mission
14 Nov 2012, 2:05 PM
Judicial Council decided Hulhumale’ court could not hear criminal cases, reveals Nasheed’s legal team
13 Nov 2012, 2:36 PM
Economic dependency threatens Maldives’ independence, warns President Waheed
12 Nov 2012, 4:51 PM
Broadcasting Commission condemns barring of Raajje TV crew from government press room
11 Nov 2012, 4:41 PM
Dismissal of Transport Minister “cowardly act”, says JP official
10 Nov 2012, 4:46 PM
Human Resource Ministry owed more than MVR 350 million in unpaid work permit fees, student loan repayments
08 Nov 2012, 4:52 PM
Supreme Court instructs High Court to suspend hearings on former President Nasheed’s appeal
08 Nov 2012, 1:11 PM
IMF urges parliament to expedite fiscal responsibility legislation
08 Nov 2012, 11:37 AM
Addu airport stake sold to Champa Afeef’s Kasa Holdings
06 Nov 2012, 2:19 PM
Auditor General, ACC Chair dismiss Attorney General’s delay allegations over GMR issue
06 Nov 2012, 10:18 AM
“Waves of secularism”: President warns of undue foreign influence
05 Nov 2012, 7:09 PM
MP Riyaz Rasheed threatens to sue Finance Minister, Attorney General over state benefits to former President Nasheed
05 Nov 2012, 1:16 PM
JP Leader Gasim threatens STO MD with dismissal if Addu airport stake is sold
05 Nov 2012, 1:12 PM
High Court grants injunction suspending former President Nasheed’s trial
04 Nov 2012, 12:54 PM
Government withholding allowance, claims office of former President
03 Nov 2012, 8:04 PM
MPs oppose limiting presidential prerogative on appointing Police Commissioner
01 Nov 2012, 2:03 PM
Severe flooding in Hoarafushi damages 95 households
31 Oct 2012, 5:03 PM
PPM wins by-elections in Faafu, Meemu and Laamu atolls
30 Oct 2012, 2:03 PM

