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Maldives State of Emergency: FAQ
President Abdulla Yameen claims the Supreme Court is at the centre of what his supporters have called a “judicial coup” to overthrow the government.
12 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives State of Emergency: A City Guide to Malé
The Maldives Independent has prepared a guide to the city for those steering clear of it because of the state of emergency.
10 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
‘A beautiful landscape with inhumane people’ – How the Maldives crisis is affecting tourism
China, which has the single biggest market share of tourists to the Maldives by nationality, says its citizens should take care.
05 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Machiavellian Prince: Abdulla Yameen
President Abdulla Yameen is difficult to love, yet he has managed to stay in power.
03 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Nine: Who Are They?
The Supreme Court has annulled all proceedings against nine prisoners and ordered their release until a fair retrial. Who are they and what were they alleged to have done?
03 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives Supreme Court – a law unto itself?
While the Supreme Court annulled all proceedings against the high-profile politicians, it has not ordered the dismissal of charges. It has ordered their release until a fair retrial.
02 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
The State We’re In: Politics in the Maldives
As the country braces itself for a tumultuous 2018 – and possibly a presidential election – the Maldives Independent looks back at the main political events of the last few years. Take a seat.
02 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Family matters in the Maldives: Faris Maumoon
Faris Maumoon is a politician but is best known for being the eldest son of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. He is also known for being in prison.
28 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Hijab and the Maldives: stigma, shaming and the struggle to take it off
Of the 20 women interviewed, half had stopped wearing hijab and the other half wore it but wanted to stop. None of them wanted to be identified.
17 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition leadership plagued by discord and silence
Gayoom and Nasheed have not spoken to each other since March 2017, when the two former rivals signed an historic agreement to work together to “restore democracy” to the country.
10 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Critical condition: Are airports the cure-all to island development?
The proposed construction of an airport in Kulhudhuffushi has caused controversy, but some locals welcome it because they see it as much needed development.
14 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives opposition boycott: (back)firing on all cylinders?
Opposition lawmakers have been boycotting parliamentary proceedings since the contentious disqualification of defectors from the ruling party was used to quash a majority-backed no-confidence motion against the parliament speaker.
13 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
In chains: human rights in the Maldives
Praise for human rights progress in the Maldives has angered and alarmed defenders.
12 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
Drugs, deaths and tripping in the Maldives
The Maldives Independent is exploring the country’s party drug culture through interviews with users aged 16 to 25 and people who know them.
01 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
Slow and steady for Kelaa’s guesthouse industry
For decades, the north was neglected by central governments in development plans because of its remoteness. Transport difficulties hindered progress and even today resorts – a Maldivian cash cow – are sparse in the region.
12 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
Mixed blessings for Maafushi’s guesthouse boom
The success of Maafushi – and the ensuing development of guesthouses – have sparked concerns. Construction noise has deterred guests, and the loss of sea views has hurt the value of profitable rooms.
23 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
The stigma and struggle of mental health in the Maldives
The Maldives has an acute shortage of qualified mental health professionals despite growing mental health problems among the population.
18 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
No Chinese, no business: The Peking Pound and the Maldives
China remains the single highest supplier of tourists to the Maldives, but dwindling figures have heightened fears that the market has peaked.
17 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Surf’s up in the Maldives
Maldivian surfers have been catching waves in a pristine spot in the north Malé atoll since the closure of a popular break in the capital almost two years ago.
15 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Petition from lawyers for judicial reform
A group of Maldivian lawyers outlined serious concerns with the independence and functioning of the judiciary in a petition calling for wide-ranging reforms.
16 Sep 2017, 9:00 AM
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