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Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed

Politics

Gasim hopes for ‘national unity government’

The JP leader met former MDP chair Ali Waheed, former vice president Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, and JP deputy leader Ameen Ibrahim in Germany.

21 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

Chaos islands

With the new opposition coalition’s first protest rally due to take place tomorrow night, a divided government now readies itself to face a fragmented opposition, setting in motion a battle for legacy in the Indian Ocean, writes Omkar Khandekar.

13 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition leader to be investigated over arrest warrant for president

Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, the leader of the newly launched opposition coalition, is being investigated by the police on suspicion of links to a forged warrant for President Abdulla Yameen’s arrest.

20 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives opposition shows united front, urges supporters to “set aside differences”

Five rival opposition groups announced today a united front to remove President Abdulla Yameen from office, urging supporters to bridge differences to restore democracy.

01 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Adeeb pledges support for the opposition

Detained former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has pledged support to the opposition just days after his predecessor, Vice President Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, formally joined the opposition coalition.

04 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Jameel highlights reform record in message of thanks

Former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed highlighted his past record of protecting Islam and upholding the rule of law in a message of thanks addressed to opposition supporters.

03 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Shifting alliances: MDP votes to team up with Jameel

The Maldivian Democratic Party’s national council has voted to ally with former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed in a controversial move the party hopes would “establish a constitutional government that represents the Maldivian public.”

02 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Quitting Commonwealth will be “a huge mistake,” says vice president

“We should never allow the heat of politics to cause long lasting damage to national interests,” vice president Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed said ahead of a parliament debate on quitting the Commonwealth today.

20 Jul 2015, 2:11 AM

Politics

PPM to file no-confidence motion in vice-president

27 Jun 2015, 3:18 AM

Politics

Gayoom ‘unhappy’ with age limits for presidency

20 Jun 2015, 11:50 PM

Culture

Government introduces Arabic lessons as part of Islamic education drive

11 Feb 2014, 7:59 PM

Politics

Police honour retired Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz ahead of his move into politics

03 Dec 2013, 3:59 PM

Politics

Comment: Maldivian Democracy – Where to from here?

10 Oct 2013, 1:20 PM

Politics

Maldives crisis requires international assistance: former Foreign Minister Dr Shaheed

30 Sep 2013, 7:20 PM

Politics

Nasheed “will not be allowed to assume power” even if he wins election: PPM running mate Dr Mohamed Jameel

11 Sep 2013, 5:15 PM

Politics

Comment: Revisiting the Maldives’ transition to democracy

24 Aug 2013, 1:13 PM

News In Brief

PPM and MDA leadership to host coalition rally in Male’ tonight

19 Aug 2013, 11:44 AM

News In Brief

Maldives Development Alliance to hold coalition talks

03 Aug 2013, 7:17 PM

News In Brief

PPM only party who can secure peace, investor confidence: Former Home Minister Dr Jameel

29 Jun 2013, 8:50 PM

News In Brief

PPM schedules Funadhoo island “mega-rally” for Thursday

25 Jun 2013, 1:58 PM

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