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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. 

1015 articles

Auditor General, ACC Chair dismiss Attorney General’s delay allegations over GMR issue

06 Nov 2012, 10:18

“Waves of secularism”: President warns of undue foreign influence

05 Nov 2012, 19:09

MP Riyaz Rasheed threatens to sue Finance Minister, Attorney General over state benefits to former President Nasheed

05 Nov 2012, 13:16

JP Leader Gasim threatens STO MD with dismissal if Addu airport stake is sold

05 Nov 2012, 13:12

High Court grants injunction suspending former President Nasheed’s trial

04 Nov 2012, 12:54

Government withholding allowance, claims office of former President

03 Nov 2012, 20:04

MPs oppose limiting presidential prerogative on appointing Police Commissioner

01 Nov 2012, 14:03

Severe flooding in Hoarafushi damages 95 households

31 Oct 2012, 17:03

PPM wins by-elections in Faafu, Meemu and Laamu atolls

30 Oct 2012, 14:03

Police arrest six protesters from Kudahuvadhoo during President’s visit

29 Oct 2012, 16:25

“Legal order” last option to compel judges to attend committee: MDP

28 Oct 2012, 15:58

Police seek criminal charges against 18 year-old pair for refusing to submit to search

28 Oct 2012, 12:20

DRP MP Rozaina posts more Theemuge invoices on Twitter

27 Oct 2012, 16:03

IPU to send human rights fact-finding mission to Maldives

25 Oct 2012, 13:06

Police seek FBI, Singaporean police assistance to analyse evidence in MP Afrasheem homicide case

25 Oct 2012, 13:03

Leaked Theemuge invoices “few among thousands”: MP Rozaina

24 Oct 2012, 16:29

MDP MP submits resolution to form commission to investigate torture

24 Oct 2012, 14:49

High Court to decide on injunction for Nasheed trial

22 Oct 2012, 19:45

DRP MP Rozaina leaks invoices exposing extravagant spending of former President Gayoom’s family

21 Oct 2012, 17:54

Auditor General accuses senior officials of negligence in embezzlement of MVR 24 million from DMC

20 Oct 2012, 18:11

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