Maldives News

RaajjeTV journalist in Sri Lanka for injury treatment

Hussan Hussain boarded a plane to Sri Lanka on Sunday evening. Police tried to stop him from leaving but failed as he had already passed through the boarding gate.

#MaldivesInLimbo as parliament stalls on state of emergency vote

A total of 39 lawmakers from the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) attended a session to debate the president’s request, but all opposition lawmakers boycotted it.

A dozen people still in custody after anti-Yameen protests

Police have given their own tally on how many people were arrested during weekend protests.

Parliament to vote on state of emergency

Parliament’s opening session for 2018, which was due to be held on February 5, was cancelled for security reasons. Later that night the president declared a state of emergency.

Islamic Ministry sermon slammed for being ‘un-Islamic’

The Friday sermon, from the Islamic Ministry, was titled “The Leader is a Blessing” and quoted scripture that said it was forbidden for people to insult their leader or pray against him.

Maldives protests call for Yameen’s arrest

Friday’s protests, organised by the Maldives United Opposition (MOU), were held on more than 15 islands. There were 23 arrests, with politicians and journalists among those detained.

Maldives wants foreign help to investigate judges

#MaldivesInCrisis, young people and politics

The young people interviewed for this article did not feel represented by any one politician or party and none of them have connections to the country’s political parties.

The migrant workers of the Maldives

There are about 130,000 migrant workers in the Maldives, mostly from other South Asian countries.

Fake breasts and chicken breasts beckon as Maldives business deal inked

Olialia, which once wanted to open a resort staffed only by blondes, says it has entered into a “strategic alliance” with Maldivian businessman Ibrahim Mohamed Didi.

Top Maldives judge denies bribe and coup charges

Hisaan Hussain and MP Maariya Ahmed Didi, who represent Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, told reporters that their client said the charges against him were baseless and false.

Expat workers warned against protesting

There have been regular opposition protests in the capital demanding the release of high-profile prisoners.

Carried away: Lawmakers removed from parliament compound

Top Maldives court rejects Yameen impeachment case

The petition was filed last month, to much fanfare, by former presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom as well as other opposition figures.

China will stop Indian military action in the Maldives: Global Times

President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency following a shock Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of his opponents, including Mohamed Nasheed.

Maldives says no threat of foreign military invasion

The defence ministry said it was concerned by “irresponsible” calls for and encouragement of Indian military intervention and military action.

Police probe launched into Maldives ‘coup attempt’

Police spokesman Ahmed Shifan told reporters that US$260,000 had been found in a bag belonging to Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed, one of two judges arrested after Yameen declared a state of emergency.

Maldives state of emergency threatens growth

Tourism accounts for one-third of economic output and previous political disruptions have negatively affected GDP growth, says Moody’s Investors Service.

Maldives State of Emergency: A timeline

President Abdulla Yameen claims the Supreme Court is at the centre of what his supporters have called a “judicial coup” to overthrow the government. He says there was no way to investigate the attempted coup without declaring a state of emergency.

Maldives State of Emergency: FAQ

President Abdulla Yameen claims the Supreme Court is at the centre of what his supporters have called a “judicial coup” to overthrow the government.