Counter Terrorism

Teachers ‘must’ monitor students in anti-extremism fight

Teachers in the Maldives must be educated on how to monitor students for extremist ideologies, according to the first strategy document from the National Counter Terror Centre.

Anti-terror fight under fire after ambassador’s remarks

The National Counter Terrorism Center is not functioning and has failed to respond to requests regarding safeguarding major tourist infrastructure against possible terrorist attacks, says an official from a private security company.

Man arrested for raising Islamic State flag

Superintendent Ahmed Shifan told Maldives Independent that the suspect was arrested earlier this week and the criminal court has since remanded him to police custody for seven days.

Maldives, India sign defence action plan

“It is clear that the contours of India-Maldives relations are defined by our shared strategic, security, economic and developmental goals. The prompt implementation of a concrete action plan in the defence sector will strengthen our defence cooperation,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with President Abdulla Yameen yesterday.

Police officers participate in regional anti-terrorism seminar

Sri Lankan special forces bring bark to SAARC

Indian press report growing concerns over possible terrorist base in Maldives