Maldives News

Majlis notifies vice-president of impeachment vote

The People’s Majlis has notified vice president Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed of a resolution calling for his removal, and granted him 14 days to respond to charges.

Leaders commit to reconciliation, prepare to begin talks

“I believe this is the time for a major reconciliation by finding a consensus through talks. The government, to show its sincerity, will make all the concessions we can,” Home minister Umar Naseer told the press following a meeting with MDP MP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

High Court, citing lateness, rejects murder acquittal appeal

The High Court, citing lateness, has rejected an appeal filed by the state over the criminal court’s acquittal of man accused of killing his girlfriend and stuffing her body into a suitcase. Prosecutors blamed the delay on the criminal court failure to provide documents on time.

Vice president labels impeachment a ‘constitutional coup’

Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel has called his party’s attempt to remove him a “constitutional coup” and suggested that the the international community should intervene to prevent the situation.

Dr Bari rejoins Adhaalath Party

Eight Bangladeshi men arrested for gambling

A total of eight Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested in the Maldives June on charges of gambling. They were arrested during police raids and caught with large sums of money and card decks.

“I only fear Allah, not the People’s Majlis,” says vice president

Four police officers promoted to assistant commissioner rank

US ready to ‘deepen partnership’ with Maldives, seeks progress on democracy

Parliament approves three new ministers

Vice President told to return home, answer charges

Comment: In Jameel’s defense

Ministerial task force formed to combat dengue outbreak

UN urged to condemn guideline for human rights watchdog

MDP proposes Indian mediator for all-party talks

Omnia Strategy helping government respond to UN working group on arbitrary detention

Joyous celebrations on MDP’s tenth anniversary

PPM to file no-confidence motion in vice-president

Government seeks international engagement in conciliatory policy shift

MDP agrees to begin talks without Nasheed