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.
UN rights office urges action to rectify Nasheed’s ‘vastly unfair’ trial
02 May 2015, 5:35 PM
EU resolution based on ‘fabrications, misconceptions, and misrepresentations’
30 Apr 2015, 11:10 PM
Government accuses opposition of plotting May Day coup
30 Apr 2015, 5:48 PM
Government offers ‘corporate resident visas’ for foreign investors
27 Apr 2015, 4:44 PM
Government accuses Amnesty of colluding with MDP to tarnish Maldives’ image
26 Apr 2015, 5:30 PM
‘Peace offering’ met with pepper spray and arrests
25 Apr 2015, 5:16 PM
MDP MP appeals for Indian pressure to release Nasheed
25 Apr 2015, 5:00 PM
Maldives human rights situation ‘rapidly deteriorating’
23 Apr 2015, 7:40 PM
Parliament reverses import duty hikes for garments and motorcycles
22 Apr 2015, 8:18 PM
Tourism ministry seizes environment regulatory powers
21 Apr 2015, 5:30 PM
Horns and megaphones banned in parliament chamber
20 Apr 2015, 6:36 PM
Chief judge praises criminal court over Nasheed’s trial
19 Apr 2015, 6:11 PM
World Bank reiterates concern over unsustainable spending
19 Apr 2015, 4:54 PM
Maldives blames GMR, Axis Bank for sanctions by India after airport takeover
16 Apr 2015, 10:25 PM
Villa accounts freeze will ‘send shockwaves’ through Maldives economy
16 Apr 2015, 9:46 PM
Gasim’s Villa group bankruptcy imminent
15 Apr 2015, 6:03 PM
New penal code will ‘bury’ Islamic sharia
14 Apr 2015, 7:08 PM
Police uncover four child abuse rings
13 Apr 2015, 7:16 PM
Opposition’s claim of leadership rift angers Gayoom
13 Apr 2015, 6:26 PM
Penal code delayed amid opposition MPs’ protest
12 Apr 2015, 7:23 PM
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