ISIS
Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter
No suspects charged with joining militant groups have been convicted to date.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Yameen weighs in on civil liberties, terrorism and foreign influence
President Abdulla Yameen has decried what he suggested was double standards by the international community in the handling of emergencies declared earlier this month in the Maldives and France. His rare 90-minute speech weighed in on terrorism, slammed foreign interference and touched on how the Maldives can attract foreign investment.
27 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
Fiqh Academy issues fatwa on Jihad
“Travelling to Islamic countries where groups belonging to Islamic countries create havoc and instability in the name of jihad will open avenues for enemies of Muslims to interfere in the affairs of Muslim countries,” reads a fatwa (legal opinion) issued by the academy of religious scholars today.
25 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Immigration staff arrested over passport scam for Syrians
09 Apr 2015, 7:10 PM
Islamic Minister denounces ISIS connection claim
22 Feb 2015, 12:53 PM
Maldivians fighting wars abroad a concern, says Police Commissioner
03 Feb 2015, 4:17 PM
Hospital worker and wife latest to travel for Jihad
01 Feb 2015, 6:12 PM
Over 50 Maldivian militants fighting in foreign wars, reveals Commissioner of Police
08 Jan 2015, 7:22 PM
More than seven Maldivians fighting in foreign civil wars, reveals home minister
01 Dec 2014, 3:31 PM
Analysis: Gangsters, Islamists, police, and the rule of low
23 Nov 2014, 3:23 PM
Police detain Maldivian jihadis caught in Sri Lanka
06 Nov 2014, 5:03 PM
Fuvahmulah couple the latest to travel to ISIS territory for jihad
30 Oct 2014, 7:28 PM
“President Yameen, the world is watching you”, warns Australian senator
29 Oct 2014, 7:52 PM
Maldives a “land of sin”, says jihadist after departing with family for ISIS territory
23 Oct 2014, 8:19 PM
IS un-Islamic and anti-Islamic, tells Dr Waheed at UN General Assembly
01 Oct 2014, 8:56 PM
Allegations of ties between police and terrorist groups harm national interest, says police commissioner
01 Oct 2014, 3:30 PM
Majority of Maldivian jihadists ex-military, claims former President Nasheed
14 Sep 2014, 5:15 PM
The Islamic State has supporters in paradise: Washington Post
11 Sep 2014, 4:45 PM
Protesters march with IS flag calling for enforcement of Islamic Shariah
06 Sep 2014, 1:09 PM
Maldives condemns ISIS crimes, says foreign minister
28 Aug 2014, 4:42 PM
