Maldives News
MDP leaders released from detention under emergency powers
Leadership figures were arrested in the buildup to the March 16 mass protest after police alleged there were plans to overthrow the government by inciting unrest and violence in the capital.
22 Mar 2018, 09:00
Police dismantles Ihavandhoo opposition hut
Ihavandhoo island council president Mohamed Rasheed, who live-streamed the police team in action, suggested the authorities were vexed because people were gathering there to watch the opposition-aligned Raajje TV.
22 Mar 2018, 09:00
Chief prosecutor hits back at anti-graft watchdog
The Prosecutor General’s office has hit back at the anti-corruption watchdog for blaming it for the low conviction rate for graft cases.
22 Mar 2018, 09:00
‘No change’ in India’s visa policy for Maldives
Relations between the two countries have waned over the Maldives’ closeness with China and the state of emergency, which India has condemned.
21 Mar 2018, 09:00
Courtroom chaos ahead of state of emergency expiry
The criminal court was busy Wednesday as the authorities scrambled to keep “coup plotters” in custody after a 45-day state of emergency expires this week.
21 Mar 2018, 09:00
Complaint filed over Indian doctor at Dhoonidhoo
The opposition coalition has accused the doctor of neglect for refusing to provide care when sick detainees were brought to see him late at night. He is also alleged to have been careless when dispensing medicine.
21 Mar 2018, 09:00
Graft charges sought against Gayoom-era minister
The anti-graft watchdog wants to retrieve around US$2 million from a decade-old corruption case.
21 Mar 2018, 09:00
Woman found hanged in Thinadhoo
Police said the apparent suicide was reported at 8:50 am Wednesday and that the young woman’s body was found inside a house.
21 Mar 2018, 09:00
An unjustly jailed dictator
The incarceration of the former president and strongman, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, has provoked mixed emotions among Maldivians.
21 Mar 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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