Maldives News
Maldives bans recruitment of Bangladeshi labourers for one year
A “regularisation programme” was launched for migrant workers.
18 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives signs UN arbitration convention
Maldivian courts will be obliged to enforce arbitration awards.
18 Sep 2019, 09:00
Murder suspects acquitted after 13 years
Two defendants were cleared after a retrial.
18 Sep 2019, 09:00
Broadcasting regulator moves to censor political satire show
Raajje TV was asked to censor the use of slang on Maakana Show.
17 Sep 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president pleads guilty over escape attempt
Adeeb was charged with obstruction of justice for fleeing in defiance of a travel ban.
17 Sep 2019, 09:00
High Court judge suspended over Rilwan abduction
Hassan Ali was immigration controller when the journalist went missing.
17 Sep 2019, 09:00
Demotion of policemen accused of beating suspect under review
The police brutality was caught on video.
16 Sep 2019, 09:00
Inquiry commission seeks Rilwan abduction suspect
The commission posted video footage of the male suspect.
16 Sep 2019, 09:00
MDP MPs concerned over proposed changes to anti-terrorism law
Ruling party lawmakers are due to meet the Attorney General to share concerns.
15 Sep 2019, 09:00
President ratifies new Maldives heritage law
Changes to the tax administration law were also ratified.
15 Sep 2019, 09:00
Immigration under fire for deporting suspects without investigation
No Maldivian has been convicted of human trafficking to date.
15 Sep 2019, 09:00
Education ministry denies serving insect-infested school breakfast
A video of a sandwich infested with insects circulated on social media.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives condemns Israeli prime minister’s threat to annex Palestinian territory
The Maldives reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
US imposes sanctions against Maldives ‘terrorist leader’
Mohamed Ameen was described as “key leader for ISIS.”
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives government seeks sweeping counter-terrorism powers
The proposed changes have prompted concerns over civil rights and due process.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Immigration stopped 11 ‘imposters’ with fake passports
The identity fraud was detected by border control officers.
12 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldivian arrested for criticising Islam
The man received multiple death threats online.
11 Sep 2019, 09:00
Revenue in August falls below forecast
The decrease was attributed to non-payment of BPT and GST.
11 Sep 2019, 09:00
Search operation conducted for Rilwan murder probe
Several buildings were raided as armed soldiers patrolled the capital.
11 Sep 2019, 09:00
New members appointed to anti-corruption watchdog
Two women were chosen as president and vice president for the first time.
10 Sep 2019, 09:00
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