Maldives News
Forced migration around the corner: Time to act
“Maldivians are paying a high social and economic cost for development policies that force atoll populations to migrate to Malé,” writes Salma Fikry in her foreword for Falhu Aliran Muiy, a book by Muna Mohamed on the inhabited islands of Maldives.
07 Jul 2016, 09:00
Tariq Ramadan’s appeal for President Yameen to stop imminent execution
In a letter sent to President Yameen on July 5, the renowned Islamic scholar wrote that executing Hussain Humam without the consent of the victim’s family “would contravene the fundamental principles of Islamic law.”
06 Jul 2016, 09:00
PPM expels Gayoom’s son
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s son was expelled Tuesday from the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives amid a bitter internal power struggle that has erupted into open warfare.
05 Jul 2016, 09:00
MPs launch lawsuit to wrest control of PPM from Gayoom
Three MPs have filed a lawsuit against Gayoom at the civil court to regain control of PPM.
05 Jul 2016, 09:00
Maldives foreign minister resigns citing opposition to death penalty
Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon has resigned his afternoon, citing opposition to the government’s plans to implement the death penalty.
05 Jul 2016, 09:00
PPM split a ‘big gift’ to opposition, says Yameen – transcript of speech
If the dispute with his half-brother former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is not resolved, Yameen said the increasingly acrimonious PPM split “will be a big Eid gift to our opposition, or those who would obstruct the development of the Maldives.”
05 Jul 2016, 09:00
Gayoom sets out agenda for PPM reform
Gayoom has set out a five-point plan to reform PPM, prompting fierce criticism from party members loyal to the incumbent president.
04 Jul 2016, 09:00
PPM to hold party congress to decide on presidential primary
The ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives will hold a congress to decide whether the party should award its ticket to incumbent President Abdulla Yameen or call a primary.
04 Jul 2016, 09:00
Court reprimands attorney general for criticising ban on ex-Haveeru staff
The civil court reprimanded the AG for saying that a much-derided order barring former staff of newspaper Haveeru from working for any other media organisation is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. Anil’s remarks are “invalid, unlawful, and cannot be acted upon,” the court said.
04 Jul 2016, 09:00
RSF lambasts Maldives president over action against journalists
Slamming Yameen over continued pressure on critical and independent media in the Maldives, RSF has called on the Commonwealth to react without delay.
04 Jul 2016, 09:00
Tourist arrivals decline in May
Tourist arrivals fell by -2.3 percent in May compared to the same period last year on the back of a steep decline in Chinese visitors.
03 Jul 2016, 09:00
Court bars former Haveeru staff from working for new paper
“We will jobless for the next two years. This is an absolute violation of our fundamental rights, our right to work anywhere we want. This is part of the government’s continuing crackdown on the press,” said assistant editor Ali Naafiz.
03 Jul 2016, 09:00
Maldives urged to halt execution by EU, UN rights experts
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has also opposed Humam’s execution without the consent of the victim’s family. “No Islamic state has the right to carry out qisas except as provided in Islam,” he declared in a tweet.
02 Jul 2016, 09:00
Translation: Gayoom’s statement on PPM reform agenda
In a televised statement Thursday night, Gayoom accused PPM MPs of defying his instructions, working against the party’s founding principles, and facilitating corruption. The PPM leader also suggested that council members asked him to grant the party’s presidential ticket to Yameen under duress.
02 Jul 2016, 09:00
Gayoom accused of ‘hijacking’ PPM as power struggle intensifies
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has been accused of “hijacking” the Progressive Party of Maldives as a power struggle with his half-brother President Abdulla Yameen for control of the ruling party intensified today.
30 Jun 2016, 09:00
Gayoom moves to take control of PPM
Gayoom moved to take control of the PPM tonight after a complaint was filed with the party’s disciplinary committee urging action against two MPs, including son Faris, who did not vote for a controversial tourism bill.
30 Jun 2016, 09:00
What some people call journalism
The role of ‘journalists’ like the editor of pro-government outlet Avas and the establishments that prop such people up, was crucial in bringing to an end the Maldives’ democratic transition. It is playing an equally crucial role in strengthening the current government’s authoritarianism, writes Azra Naseem.
30 Jun 2016, 09:00
New tax introduced on local tourism
Tourists staying in guesthouses in the Maldives will be charged a tax of US$3 for each day of stay effective October 1.
29 Jun 2016, 09:00
Government authorised to lease islands without bidding
The ruling party-controlled parliament voted through today controversial changes to the tourism law that authorises the government to lease islands for resort development without a competitive bidding process.
29 Jun 2016, 09:00
Maldives forges ahead with preparations for death penalty despite criticism
The government is forging ahead with plans to execute the 22-year-old man convicted of killing MP Afrasheem Ali. The MP’s family, who asked courts to delay the death sentence last week, said they are yet to hear back
29 Jun 2016, 09:00
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