Maldives News
US issues security alert for Maldives
Special Ops used teargas to disperse opposition supporters celebrating a Supreme Court decision and officers with riot shields on one of Malé’s main roads told people not to take part in any protests, asking everyone to immediately leave.
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
Maldives acting police chief fired
A police spokesman told media that President Adbulla Yameen has appointed Deputy Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz to replace Ahmed Saudhee.
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
Machiavellian Prince: Abdulla Yameen
President Abdulla Yameen is difficult to love, yet he has managed to stay in power.
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
The Maldives Nine: Who Are They?
The Supreme Court has annulled all proceedings against nine prisoners and ordered their release until a fair retrial. Who are they and what were they alleged to have done?
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
Government undeterred by Supreme Court ruling, says PPM
Ministers and lawmakers at a press conference Friday afternoon declared loyalty to Yameen and condemned the opposition’s alleged plot to topple the government.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
Teargas and riot shields as government urges restraint after court ruling
The defence minister said it could be a time of a national security crisis, as hundreds of people filled the capital’s streets to celebrate the imminent freedom of opposition leaders.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
Regulator threatens to shut down TV stations
Private TV stations will be shut down without notice if coverage of the unfolding crisis is deemed to pose a threat to national security, the Maldives broadcasting watchdog has warned.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
UK updates Maldives travel advice after clashes
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which last updated its advice over a terror threat, said political protests and demonstrations often took place in Malé and that some led to violence and arrests.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
‘No choice’ but to enforce Supreme Court ruling: opposition
Riot police used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse people who had gathered in their thousands on Thursday night to celebrate the imminent freedom of high-profile prisoners.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
‘Imperative’ for government to release prisoners: India
“In the spirit of democracy and rule of law, it is imperative for all organs of the Government of Maldives to respect and abide by the order of the apex court,” the external affairs ministry said Friday.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
State to submit concerns to Supreme Court over verdict
Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed advised the implementation of the ruling following due process and the Prosecutor General’s office said it was working to complete the necessary procedures.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
Maldives Supreme Court – a law unto itself?
While the Supreme Court annulled all proceedings against the high-profile politicians, it has not ordered the dismissal of charges. It has ordered their release until a fair retrial.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
The State We’re In: Politics in the Maldives
As the country braces itself for a tumultuous 2018 – and possibly a presidential election – the Maldives Independent looks back at the main political events of the last few years. Take a seat.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
Police probe into alleged coup ramped up
The probe began with the arrest of MP Faris Maumoon for attempting to overthrow the government by bribing politicians, and intensified with the arrest of three people close to his father Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on the same charges.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Dismembered and headless corpse found at luxury Maldives resort
The corpse was found floating by the water villas of Soneva Jani in Noonu atoll Thursday morning.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Villa resorts running out of booze
The alcohol importing license for all Villa holiday properties, except Royal Island Resort, was revoked last year. Villa had been importing alcohol to Royal and transferring the stock to its other resorts.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court orders Nasheed’s release in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of high-profile prisoners including the former president Mohamed Nasheed and former vice president Ahmed Adeeb.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Councillors suspended ahead of opposition rally
The suspension comes as the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party prepares to hold a rally on the island. All five councillors are involved in setting it up.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Journalists questioned for reporting prisoner statements
Mihaaru and Avas both said that police officers went to their offices, asking about a statement from Ahmed Adeeb.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
MP Faris submits case to Supreme Court
Faris Maumoon is already on trial for identity fraud and bribery and was recently released after six months in custody. But he was arrested last Saturday on fresh charges of plotting to overthrow the government by bribing politicians.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
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