Maldives News

Election body set to obey Supreme Court ruling on lawmakers

The constituencies are those where lawmakers lost their seats after being expelled from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).

Terror suspect gets flat in government housing scheme

A list of applicants shows Aalif Rauf received 86 points. He is one of three people charged with terrorism over Rilwan Ahmed’s abduction, who disappeared three years ago.

Maldives says respect our laws as journalists set to be deported

The government set new rules requiring background checks on foreign media over an Al Jazeera documentary about alleged corruption and abuse of power by President Abdulla Yameen.

Maldives State of Emergency: A City Guide to Malé

The Maldives Independent has prepared a guide to the city for those steering clear of it because of the state of emergency.

Maldives state of emergency: updates

RaajjeTV shuts after Maldives military threatens action

The station discontinued its live broadcast at around 11 pm, citing a warning from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) it would close down news outlets that were “threatening national security.”

European envoys ‘disappointed’ by Maldives presidential snub

Ambassadors from the European Union, Germany and the UK were in the Maldives days after a state of emergency was declared.

China rebukes Nasheed over Maldives land grab claims

Mohamed Nasheed last month told reporters the Asian giant was on a shopping spree in the Maldives.

Maldives unrest could escalate India-China tensions

A state of emergency declared by President Abdulla Yameen has triggered an onslaught of travel warnings from foreign governments, including China and the UK, advising their holidaymakers to be careful.

Maldives president reveals 50 percent pay rise and ‘coup epiphany’

His full salary is MVR 100,000 (US$6,464) a month and comes from the state.

Maldives judges ‘took millions in bribes’ as part of coup plot

Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and Judge Ali Hameed were both arrested hours after a state of emergency was declared.

China slaps down India over Maldives crisis

Former president Mohamed Nasheed asked India to send troops after a state of emergency was declared. Since his plea two top judges have been arrested and a Supreme Court order to release high-profile prisoners, including him, has been revoked.

Maldives capital braces for unrest on ‘coup day’

Six years after Mohamed Nasheed stepped down as president the Maldives, in particular the capital, is in turmoil again after a state of emergency was declared.

Live blog: Maldives State of Emergency

A former president and the country’s top judge were among those arrested last night as the Maldives declared a state of emergency.

Top judge denies faking signature on Supreme Court ruling

James Dauris said he had spoken to Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, who signed a verdict saying that nine prisoners should be freed until they could have fair trials.

‘A beautiful landscape with inhumane people’ – How the Maldives crisis is affecting tourism

China, which has the single biggest market share of tourists to the Maldives by nationality, says its citizens should take care.

Government squares up to Supreme Court over presidential impeachment ‘threat’

Statements initially suggested the government’s compliance but the attorney general’s latest remarks and comments from the military indicate further turmoil for the honeymoon destination.

No obstacle to enforcing order: Supreme Court

An unfolding crisis in the Maldives is escalating after the attorney general declared Sunday morning that the security services will defy a new Supreme Court order for the removal of President Yameen.

Maldives parliament opening cancelled for security reasons

The first sitting for 2018 was scheduled for Monday and due to be addressed by President Abdulla Yameen. It was cancelled indefinitely, parliament said in a message sent to journalists.

President breaks silence over Supreme Court ruling

Yameen was addressing ruling party supporters in the capital, making it his first public appearance since Thursday night’s decision was published.