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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. 

981 articles

Religious scholars symposium concludes with consensus on contentious issues

02 Jan 2012, 18:37

MDP wins council by-elections

01 Jan 2012, 19:05

2012 budget passed with opposition MPs’ amendments

26 Dec 2011, 19:00

Pillay controversy a missed opportunity to demonstrate nobility of Sharia: President

04 Dec 2011, 18:45

“Our faith should not be so easily shaken”: President Nasheed

29 Nov 2011, 11:58

State budget for 2012 submitted to parliament

28 Nov 2011, 14:13

Eliminating gender inequality essential for development, says President

27 Nov 2011, 15:52

Islamic Minister, MPs, PPM and religious groups condemn UN Human Rights Commissioner

27 Nov 2011, 00:06

Flogging for fornication “inhumane and degrading violence against women”: Navi Pillay tells Majlis

24 Nov 2011, 17:16

Former member of interim Elections Commission deny corruption allegations by ACC

23 Nov 2011, 18:35

Two former members of interim Elections Commission face corruption charges

22 Nov 2011, 15:40

HRCM claims to have received 500 complaints of human rights violations

21 Nov 2011, 18:48

Parliament passes bill reducing, eliminating import duties

21 Nov 2011, 17:42

MDP win two, PPM one in council by-elections

20 Nov 2011, 13:23

Supreme Court rules Kaashidhoo MP cannot attend parliament sittings

19 Nov 2011, 15:38

Police refute media reports of “petrol bomb” set off under Education Minister’s car

19 Nov 2011, 15:23

Inmate found hanged in Maafushi prison

15 Nov 2011, 20:46

PPM vows to defend “national heroes” who destroyed Pakistani SAARC monument

15 Nov 2011, 20:15

Three arrested over assault of MP Amir

15 Nov 2011, 10:13

Pakistan’s ‘idolatrous’ SAARC monument set ablaze by protesters

14 Nov 2011, 18:30

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