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.
UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives
The Maldives was ranked 104 out of 189 countries.
11 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldivian ‘terrorist leaders’ face criminal charges
Charges sought against alleged leaders of al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates.
04 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Rape victim taken under state care
The 13-year-old girl gave birth after an illegal marriage.
03 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Extremist suspect arrested over rape of 13-year-old girl
Ismail Hammad was arrested upon his release from hospital.
01 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Parliament seeks action in response to Dr Afrasheem murder report
Parliament recommended an inquiry into Jamiyyathul Salaf’s finances.
27 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Police probes online harassment of barista
Only one case of sexual harassment has been prosecuted so far.
25 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-Islamic minister defends scholars after Afrasheem murder report
Differences of opinion with the moderate scholar were purely academic, Shaheem said.
19 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition files corruption cases against president, speaker and defence minister
The complaints concerned alleged misuse of state resources on private trips.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Malé warehouse fire in numbers
26 buildings were evacuated in the densely-packed residential neighbourhood.
01 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Young Maldivians join global climate strike
Students skipped school to protest in front of the main government office building.
27 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Audit exposes corruption at National Center for Information Technology
Wrongdoing was flagged in three projects worth over MVR90 million.
19 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Immigration stopped 11 ‘imposters’ with fake passports
The identity fraud was detected by border control officers.
12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Education ministry denies serving insect-infested school breakfast
A video of a sandwich infested with insects circulated on social media.
12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Rilwan’s abduction and murder: roundup of reactions
Parliament debated a draft report as the opposition and human rights groups issued statements.
10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives president promises justice for abducted journalist’s murder
Rilwan was beheaded and his body was sunk, a presidential commission found.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Five dead in tragic accident at sea
Five people drowned after the speedboat capsized.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
MP casts doubt on introducing minimum wage before 2020
An advisory board recommendation is not expected before the 2020 budget is passed.
27 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Adhaalath Party urges respect for differing views on religious disputes
Clerics strongly opposed the nomination of two female judges to the Supreme Court.
26 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Ocean thermal energy ‘ideal’ solution for Maldives
Researchers studied the feasibility of application in the country.
25 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Five percent of income pledged to local councils
President Solih also pledged to reserve a third of council seats for women.
24 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
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