Maldives News
Judicial watchdog to review performance of all judges
Attorney general moves to increase supreme court’s bench from five to seven.
25 Jun 2019, 09:00
Maafushi Prison inmates confined to cells after protests
Detainees stage hunger strike over brutality of prison guards.
25 Jun 2019, 09:00
Authorities silent over Luthufee capture
The fugitive has been in captivity at the Maldives embassy in Colombo for over two months.
25 Jun 2019, 09:00
14-year-old boy remains missing
Shaim Abdulla went missing on June 18 from an orphanage in Villimalé.
24 Jun 2019, 09:00
Minister denies graft at communication ministry, marginalising Shaafiee
Ex-state minister said he resigned because his corruption fears were not being addressed.
24 Jun 2019, 09:00
Judicial watchdog recommends Thinadhoo Island magistrate be dismissed
The recommendation follows a probe into an altercation involving Ibrahim Rasheed.
24 Jun 2019, 09:00
Maafushi Prison search finds 1 potential weapon
8 mobile phones also found during 4-hour inspection.
24 Jun 2019, 09:00
Rilwan’s family urges probe into Didi’s part in suspects’ release
The then criminal court judge is thought to have been asked to release Mohamed Suaid and Abdulla Haisham.
24 Jun 2019, 09:00
Man found dead inside pay toilet
Police said there were no visible signs of injury on the body.
23 Jun 2019, 09:00
Fearful Maafushi prison guards refuse to enter cells
Off-duty prison guard attacked.
23 Jun 2019, 09:00
Minister vows prison reform after horrific abuse of inmates
Six prisoners at Maafushi beaten, pepper sprayed and forcibly head shaved.
22 Jun 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court justice hears allegations made against him
Didi is suspected of taking bribes, releasing criminal suspects and seeking government jobs for family members.
20 Jun 2019, 09:00
Motion calls for action against Supreme Court interference
Justice Abdulla Didi to appear before judicial watchdog
19 Jun 2019, 09:00
Deputy ambassador to Malaysia sacked
Ghaniya Abdul Ghafoor, the wife of suspended Supreme Court Justice Abdulla Didi, claims she has been defamed in the media.
19 Jun 2019, 09:00
MPs vow to clean up judiciary
Parliament unanimously backs judicial corruption probe
18 Jun 2019, 09:00
JSC’s Didi probe to be conducted in public
Judicial watchdog to fast-track future probes into complaints against judges.
18 Jun 2019, 09:00
MVR800 million to be invested in 10 hospitals
Work has already started on five of the 10 hospitals
17 Jun 2019, 09:00
Business as usual for Didi
Supreme Court justice turns up for work despite being suspended by judicial watchdog
17 Jun 2019, 09:00
Didi files official complaint against 5 JSC members
JSC member Hisaan Hussain vows judicial reform will continue
17 Jun 2019, 09:00
Parliament to vote on Didi’s suspension
Move follows Supreme Court’s stay on justice’s suspension.
17 Jun 2019, 09:00
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