Maldives National Defence Force

Arson suspected as fires destroy wetlands in Fuvahmulah

Two fires have destroyed a wetland area equal to 35 football pitches on the southern island of Fuvahmulah. Islanders said they suspect the fires were started deliberately.

Army downgrades protection for Gayoom

The army removed an emergency response car from the former president’s motorcade, effective Thursday.

Brigadier General Ahmed Shahid appointed new Vice Chief of Defence Force

MDP suggests extremist ideologies prevalent within the security services

Woman gives birth on a boat while waiting for emergency assistance

Defence Ministry audit reveals MVR6.78 million worth unlawful purchases

Week in review: December 8 – 14

MNDF deny reports of injured suspect in Raajje TV arson attack being treated at military hospital

Translation: MNDF officers’ ‘letter of concern’

Protesters adopt new tactics during fifth night of calls for elections

Police arrest MNDF officer accused of planning Dr Afrasheem’s murder

MDP willing to discuss interim government with PPM: Nasheed

Fioyree Island suffers storm damage due to bad weather

Maritime surveillance system launched with US assistance

MNDF launch basic diving course for international military personnel

Maldivian ship’s captain threatened with drowning over unpaid salaries: crew member

Opposition expresses concern at defence spending hike in 2013 budget

Audio of officer admitting to planting beer at MDP protest “edited”, claims MNDF

Media accuses MNDF of abandoning Supreme Court guard duty

MNDF searching for army deserters