Maldives News
UN special rapporteur concerned over ‘near-complete impunity’ for torture
Watchdog bodies failed to “ensure an effective system for oversight and accountability.”
25 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Police probes online harassment of barista
Only one case of sexual harassment has been prosecuted so far.
25 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Islamic State logo spray-painted on Maaugoodhoo walls
Four men came to the island and left after spray-painting several walls.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Yameen lambasts government at opposition rally
MP Hussain Mohamed Latheef rejoined PPM.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Extremist group with child brides under investigation
A 13-year-old girl was found to be pregnant.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives welcomes 1.5 millionth tourist of 2019
News in brief.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Gayoom appeals for fraternity among political parties
The ex-president urged parties to find common ground.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Coffeeshop vandalised with anti-LGBT threat
A former female employee faced harassment for wearing a suit.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Judicial administration bought vehicles at inflated prices
Three cars and a van were purchased at double or triple the actual cost.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
President opens national arts and crafts exhibition
‘Fannu Expo’ features over 30,000 products.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: buy a T-shirt, plant a tree
1.6kg of cocaine was seized from two Brazilians.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
MPs clash over Afrasheem murder report
Shouting matches erupted at the security services committee.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Plans scrapped to change design of Hiyaa flats
The size of a two-bedroom flat is 550 square feet.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Nasheed and Shifaz reelected in MDP leadership polls
With 87,439 eligible voters, the turnout was 27 percent.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Salaf protests innocence over Dr Afrasheem murder report
The religious conservative NGO is accused of inciting hatred.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Maleesha owner sentenced to eight years over Hajj fraud
The company defrauded dozens of people who paid to perform the pilgrimage.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
EPA imposes MVR275k fine for illegal vegetation removal
The island’s leaseholder is former MP Hassan Adil.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
President ratifies landmark child protection laws
A new juvenile justice law also comes into force.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: school holidays begin
Five percent of Hajj quota reserved for patients with life-threatening illnesses.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Justice Areef retires, Ghanee suspended for impeachment
Justice Azmiralda was put in charge of the Supreme Court.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
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