Maldives News
Parliament moves to impeach Prosecutor General Bisham
The judiciary committee was tasked with beginning the process.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldivians among Islamic State fighters caught in Afghanistan
More than 600 IS fighters surrendered to Afghan forces.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
NGO Salaf accused of encouraging terrorism
Salaf accused the government of pursuing a secularist agenda.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Lawmakers concerned over rising deco cases
Two expats acquitted on charges of covering up a murder.
19 Nov 2019, 09:00
Parliamentary probe launched into jihadi group
The group is accused of murdering a lawmaker and journalist.
19 Nov 2019, 09:00
Ex-Islamic minister defends scholars after Afrasheem murder report
Differences of opinion with the moderate scholar were purely academic, Shaheem said.
19 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: new members approved for NIC and MIRA
The first lady launched a National Elderly Action Plan.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Opposition defends ex-Islamic minister over Dr Afrasheem murder report
Shaheem was accused of lying to the inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldives parliament dismisses Supreme Court justices
Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed Abdulla removed from the bench.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Adeeb denies bomb and arson allegations by ex-MP Nazim
The allegations were made to a presidential inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: job centre and infant mortality
A British tourist drowned near Kuredu resort.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00
Visa exemption deal signed with Morocco
The agreement takes effect on January 31.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00
Dr Afrasheem killed by ‘jihadi group’ linked to al-Qaeda
Ex-Islamic minister Dr Shaheem accused of lying to inquiry commission.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00
Verdict due in ex-president Yameen’s money laundering trial
A new bench rejected the defence’s appeal for a fresh trial.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00
President’s office defends number of political posts
The number remains lower than before, the president’s spokesman insisted.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00
New child protection law passed with mandatory vaccination
The new law would raise age of consent to 18 years.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00
Speaker expels MP Rozaina from parliament chamber
The Addu Meedhoo MP protested the speaker’s refusal to grant her a point of order.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen confident of acquittal
Yameen said he “can’t be touched” if the trial is fair.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: criminal court suspends trial telecasts
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture is due to visit next week.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00
Watchdog recommends dismissal of Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed
The JSC also suspended the pair.
13 Nov 2019, 09:00
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