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Hassan Moosa

Hassan Moosa is a senior journalist at the Maldives Independent, covering environment and society. He began his journalism career with the paper in 2015 and has over six years of experience in the field. Hassan has also worked at Channel News Maldives (CNM) and as a multimedia journalist at MV+. His reporting brings together perspectives on island communities, conservation, and social justice, with a focus on amplifying the voices of underrepresented and marginalised groups. You can reach him at petu@maldivesindependent.com.

125 articles

“No one came illegally”: migrant extortion scandal exposes systemic failures

The Bangladesh High Commissioner called for reforms to address root causes.

26 Mar 2025, 23:34

Dhigurah tourist fees ignite controversy as councils assert control over beaches

Tourist operators and councils clash over beach access.

20 Mar 2025, 23:00

Point-counterpoint: war of words over social housing dispute

A compilation of allegations exchanged between the government and opposition.

18 Mar 2025, 16:30

Making sense of Malé's social housing crisis

A breakdown and timeline of the Gedhoruveriya scheme.

11 Mar 2025, 16:00

"We're living and dying here": long-term Malé residents lose housing over paperwork

Hundreds were deemed ineligible for social housing.

06 Mar 2025, 22:00

Long-awaited housing list released with majority of recipients disqualified

53% of recipients chosen by the previous government were deemed ineligible.

27 Feb 2025, 21:51

Whistleblower Unit slaps Maldives Post with landmark first fine

The post office was fined MVR 900,000 for sacking a whistleblower.

25 Feb 2025, 17:00

High cost barrier and vote buying dominate Maldives elections

The market rate is MVR 5,000 per vote, a Westminster Foundation report found.

24 Feb 2025, 14:30

Electric dreams and driver nightmares: state-run taxi plan sparks backlash

The industry fears 10,000 workers could be affected.

19 Feb 2025, 18:11

What is Operation Kurangi?

The data collection of migrant worker has raised concerns.

15 Feb 2025, 10:00

Capacity crunch forces fishing boats to queue up for days

The backlog will be cleared in two days, the fisheries minister assured.

12 Feb 2025, 15:00

Maldives navigates shifting monsoons and weather extremes

Record rainfall in Malé on January 3 was an extreme weather event.

11 Feb 2025, 11:00

Infrastructure development pushing islands to ‘tipping point’

Islands cannot naturally adapt to climate risks after harbour and land reclamation projects.

28 Dec 2019, 09:00

UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives

The Maldives was ranked 104 out of 189 countries.

11 Dec 2019, 09:00

Maldivian ‘terrorist leaders’ face criminal charges

Charges sought against alleged leaders of al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates.

04 Dec 2019, 09:00

Rape victim taken under state care

The 13-year-old girl gave birth after an illegal marriage.

03 Dec 2019, 09:00

Extremist suspect arrested over rape of 13-year-old girl

Ismail Hammad was arrested upon his release from hospital.

01 Dec 2019, 09:00

Parliament seeks action in response to Dr Afrasheem murder report

Parliament recommended an inquiry into Jamiyyathul Salaf’s finances.

27 Nov 2019, 09:00

Police probes online harassment of barista

Only one case of sexual harassment has been prosecuted so far.

25 Nov 2019, 09:00

Ex-Islamic minister defends scholars after Afrasheem murder report

Differences of opinion with the moderate scholar were purely academic, Shaheem said.

19 Nov 2019, 09:00

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