Gangs ‘nominate’ criminal court judges

There’s no hope of justice with corrupt judges on the bench, the presidential inquiry commission’s chair declared.

Malé mugging video goes viral as crime fears rise

People do not intervene as the woman is mugged.

Home minister stripped of power to seek surveillance orders

A three member committee will vet suspects before Naseer can seek a monitoring and control – or ‘monicon’ orders – on them from the high court.

11 arrested in ongoing clashes between police and Malé’s gangs

The police claim the arrests are linked to a “special operation to curb violence” while the gangs are accusing the police of attempting to cover up an unlawful assault by Specialist Operations officers and vandalism of three gang hangouts on Friday.

Army deployed amidst clashes between police and gangs

Soldiers were deployed to the streets of Malé at midnight on Saturday in the wake of reported clashes between riot police officers and a number of gangs.

17 arrested for ‘disrupting public order’ released

The 17 people, including two minors, taken into custody yesterday for “disrupting public order” in the wake of Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s arrest.

Maldivian Youth “disenfranchised and excluded”, finds World Bank report

20-year-old male arrested in Mafaz murder

28-year-old man stabbed to death in gang-related violence

Police have completed 21,169 investigations in past 12 months

Police not only solving crimes, but developing responsible youth: Commissioner Waheed

MP Nihan claims “no gangs in Maldives” remarks misinterpreted

Amnesty calls on Maldives police to “intensify efforts” into cases of threats, violence, and abductions

Home minister and pro-government MPs discuss legislative steps to curb gang activity

Allegations of ties between police and terrorist groups harm national interest, says police commissioner

Government uses gangs for its ends, alleges former President Nashed

Stabbing victim Aseel dies from injuries

Three more hospitalised as wave of attacks continues

Five injured in spate of street violence in Malé

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