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.
“You will never walk out of here alive”: MDP reveals details of alleged torture of May Day detainees
07 May 2015, 17:34
Former police chief questioned over Dr Afrasheem murder, Raajje TV arson
06 May 2015, 18:06
Cameraman ‘forced’ to erase footage of PG meeting judge
06 May 2015, 17:57
Global spotlight poses ‘enormous challenges’ to Maldives democracy
05 May 2015, 17:56
Concerns grow over police abuse of May Day detainees
04 May 2015, 17:18
New public media company is ‘a state mouthpiece’
03 May 2015, 16:09
UN rights office urges action to rectify Nasheed’s ‘vastly unfair’ trial
02 May 2015, 17:35
EU resolution based on ‘fabrications, misconceptions, and misrepresentations’
30 Apr 2015, 23:10
Government accuses opposition of plotting May Day coup
30 Apr 2015, 17:48
Government offers ‘corporate resident visas’ for foreign investors
27 Apr 2015, 16:44
Government accuses Amnesty of colluding with MDP to tarnish Maldives’ image
26 Apr 2015, 17:30
‘Peace offering’ met with pepper spray and arrests
25 Apr 2015, 17:16
MDP MP appeals for Indian pressure to release Nasheed
25 Apr 2015, 17:00
Maldives human rights situation ‘rapidly deteriorating’
23 Apr 2015, 19:40
Parliament reverses import duty hikes for garments and motorcycles
22 Apr 2015, 20:18
Tourism ministry seizes environment regulatory powers
21 Apr 2015, 17:30
Horns and megaphones banned in parliament chamber
20 Apr 2015, 18:36
Chief judge praises criminal court over Nasheed’s trial
19 Apr 2015, 18:11
World Bank reiterates concern over unsustainable spending
19 Apr 2015, 16:54
Maldives blames GMR, Axis Bank for sanctions by India after airport takeover
16 Apr 2015, 22:25
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