Maldives News
Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’
The exiled opposition leader ruled out a deal with “the now defunct Maldives Supreme Court.”
04 Oct 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs
The apex court order maintains the pro-government parliament majority.
03 Oct 2018, 09:00
Double whammy: 12 MPs reinstated, PPM congress nullified
The EC reversed its decision to strip 12 former ruling party lawmakers of their seats.
03 Oct 2018, 09:00
Elections Commission decries death threats
EC secretary-general was threatened by three masked men.
03 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives president denies US$1.5m campaign finance violation
The anti-money laundering watchdog informed police about the suspicious transaction.
02 Oct 2018, 09:00
Watchdog denies withdrawing case against president
The Financial Intelligence Unit contradicted the president’s spokesman.
02 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives ex-president urges incumbent to accept defeat
The president was advised not to plunge the nation into chaos and unrest.
02 Oct 2018, 09:00
Raajje TV journalist harassed by ruling party protesters
Hussain Hassan was surrounded and verbally abused.
02 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives president calls for protests over alleged vote rigging
The ruling party is alleging fraud over a leaked audio of EC chief Ahmed Shareef.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog halts Hiyaa housing project
The ACC has also instructed state-owned companies to stop pay raises, promotions and new hires.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Outgoing Maldives president replaces police chief
Hamdhoon Rasheed was promoted from the assistant commissioner of police.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Transition chief appointed to organise transfer of power
Ahmed Latheef previously served as the Maldives ambassador to China.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court to rule on unseated lawmakers
A dozen lawmakers were deemed to have lost their seats for crossing the floor.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Saudi Arabia and China’s leaders congratulate Maldives president-elect
Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan called Solih on Monday morning.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Tata housing deal renewed to avoid US$250m payout
An out-of-court settlement was reached after Tata Housing filed for arbitration.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Prosecutors admit Faris was sentenced after rushed trial
The lawmaker was convicted of identity fraud for using the ruling party flag.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Ibu meets Sheikh Imran, police chief
It was Solih’s first meeting with a coalition partner since winning the election.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives presidential election – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the Maldives presidential election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: pleading in the rain
The final roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: make peace not war
The Saturday roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
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