Maldives News
Amid mounting outrage, president promises imminent action over Rilwan abduction
No arrests have been made a week after a presidential commission disclosed findings.
09 Sep 2019, 09:00
Parliament breaks for recess after record number of sittings
Lawmakers went on holiday after passing a new fisheries law.
08 Sep 2019, 09:00
AirAsia apologises for emergency landing
The plane turned back after an engine caught fire.
08 Sep 2019, 09:00
Translation: Summary of report on Rilwan’s abduction
The journalist was killed by a local al-Qaeda affiliate, an inquiry commission concluded.
08 Sep 2019, 09:00
President picks drug court judge for Supreme Court
The president has sought the judicial watchdog’s counsel.
05 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives and India enter treaty on assistance in criminal matters
It was the first treaty of its kind signed by the Maldives.
04 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives calls for greater integration of South Asia to address challenges
President Solih highlighted the lack of effective institutions for cooperation.
04 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives parliament approves first female Supreme Court justices
The president’s nominees were confirmed with 62 votes in favour.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Nasheed apologises for ‘no jobs for pepper spray’ comments
The speaker of parliament criticised demands for government jobs by activists.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Customs seizes more than 100 books with ‘irreligious content’
The books were confiscated from an annual book fair.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives summit ends after row between Indian and Pakistani lawmakers
The row erupted when Pakistan’s deputy speaker raised the issue of Kashmir.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Sri Lankan Prime Minister addresses Maldives parliament
Guardian visas were pledged for parents and grandparents of Maldivian students.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives president promises justice for abducted journalist’s murder
Rilwan was beheaded and his body was sunk, a presidential commission found.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Prosecution witness testimony concluded in ex-president’s money laundering trial
The admissibility of a statement from the anti-corruption chief was contested.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives and Sri Lanka renew visa facilitation agreement
Both countries will offer a free 90-day visa on arrival.
02 Sep 2019, 09:00
Abducted journalist’s writing offered in new book
‘What Rilwan Spoke About’ features a curated selection of translated articles.
01 Sep 2019, 09:00
South Asian Speakers Summit begins in Maldives
The annual gathering focuses on Sustainable Development Goals.
01 Sep 2019, 09:00
Rilwan killed by Maldives group linked to al-Qaeda, presidential commission reveals
The group recruits locals to fight in Syria.
01 Sep 2019, 09:00
Wastewater analysis identifies illicit drug use in Maldives
Cannabis and heroin were the most used drugs.
01 Sep 2019, 09:00
It’s not only political prisoners who need a fair judiciary – businesses need it too
Op-ed by Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and co-founder of Soneva resorts.
01 Sep 2019, 09:00
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