Maldives News
An unjustly jailed dictator
The incarceration of the former president and strongman, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, has provoked mixed emotions among Maldivians.
21 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Elections chief embarks on media charm offensive
The elections chief has insisted he can be non-partisan, despite a political background as a loyalist of President Abdulla Yameen.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition parliament leader remanded for nine days
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was arrested under the state of emergency, which deprives detainees of the right to be taken before a judge within 24 hours, but was later accused of entering the restricted Republic Square and obstructing police duty.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Eight more councillors suspended
The eight island councillors from Milandhoo, Hithadhoo and Gahdhoo join 17 councillors punished the previous day for calling on the authorities to execute a Supreme Court order to release political prisoners.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives state of emergency detainees charged with terrorism
A former president, two judges, four lawmakers and the police chief conspired to instigate a coup with a Supreme Court order for the release of nine prisoners, the Prosecutor General’s office said Tuesday night, revealing charges against 11 suspects.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of disputed laws
The Supreme Court concluded hearings Tuesday to decide whether it will hear the opposition’s challenge to the constitutionality of two controversial bills ratified last week.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Prosecutor General’s office blamed for graft case delays
The Anti-Corruption Commission pointed the finger at the Prosecutor General’s office and other state institutions, saying there was a lack of coordination and cooperation.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Long-awaited resort opens in Haa Dhaal Atoll
Until Sunday Haa Dhaal, which has a population of 18,570, was the only Maldivian atoll without a resort.
19 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
17 opposition councillors suspended
Elected representatives from six opposition-dominated councils were suspended for urging the execution of a Supreme Court order for the release of political prisoners last month.
19 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Anti-littering ‘environment cops’ to patrol capital
Around 255,826 metric tonnes of solid waste was generated in Malé in 2014, a 155 percent increase over the preceding decade.
19 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives urged to stop torture of detainees
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives has been informed of several instances of acts amounting to torture, it was claimed, but has failed to make significant and preventive interventions.
19 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Media regulator seeks to change editor rules
A Home Ministry regulation gazetted in January imposes new criteria that editors at registered media outlets have to meet.
18 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Police torture claims being investigated
Faris Maumoon has spent more than 200 days in detention, according to one NGO.
18 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives chief justice on trial
Chief Justice Saeed, who was accused of instigating a coup in the wake of a Supreme Court order for the release of nine prisoners, is standing trial for obstructing state functions, a charge he denies.
18 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
State of emergency: a round-up of weekend round-ups
Police confirmed that one woman and 14 men remain in custody from the Saturday night round-up. Only five of the more than 140 people arrested on Friday are currently in custody.
18 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Anti-government protest subdued with mass arrests and tear gas
A much-anticipated opposition demonstration on Friday night was suppressed with mass arrests and tear gas fired to keep protesters out of the capital’s Republic Square.
17 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives government has ‘entered its death spiral’
Thousands filled the streets of Malé Friday night for anti-government rallies, with the opposition telling media the protests would continue until their demands were met.
17 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Government seizes on EU criticism over freedom of religion
Calling for targeted sanctions in response to a protracted political crisis, a resolution adopted by the European parliament also strongly criticised “the fact that the practice of non-Muslim faiths is severely punishable in the Maldives.”
16 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives defiant after EU parliament calls for targeted sanctions
The Maldivian government said it “does not intend to prolong the state of emergency and plans to lift it as soon as the threats posed to national security are addressed satisfactorily.”
16 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Three MPs arrested as police allege violent coup attempt
Three MPs were among 10 people arrested Wednesday night as police cracked down on “illegal demonstrations and violent riots” aimed at overthrowing the government.
15 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
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