Maldives News
Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court
The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.
10 Oct 2018, 09:00
Defamation charges sought against president’s spokesman
Ibrahim Muaz Ali called EC members “thieves” at the ruling party’s nightly protest.
10 Oct 2018, 09:00
Bribery charges dismissed against ex-Supreme Court justices
The bribery charge was the president’s justification for February’s state of emergency.
10 Oct 2018, 09:00
Environment ministry declares three new protected areas
The three biodiversity hotspots include popular dive sites and unique wetlands.
09 Oct 2018, 09:00
Youth stabbed in Maldives capital
The victim was rushed to hospital by members of the public.
09 Oct 2018, 09:00
Human rights watchdog affirms fairness of presidential polls
There were no irregularities that could affect the outcome, the HRCM concluded from its election observation.
09 Oct 2018, 09:00
Halted housing projects resume after anti-corruption probe
The Hiyaa social housing scheme and sale of plots from Hulhumalé were halted by the ACC.
09 Oct 2018, 09:00
President-elect discusses reform and asset recovery with UK minister
Solih also met the ambassadors of France and the European Union.
08 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives top court reinstates opposition lawmakers
The Supreme Court ruled that its anti-defection ruling was misapplied to unseat the ex-PPM MPs.
08 Oct 2018, 09:00
Water villas destroyed in fire
The rooms were vacant and no one was harmed.
08 Oct 2018, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog halts sale of Hulhumalé plots
The anti-corruption watchdog has been asked to stop the sale of state assets during the transition period.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives elections body seeks defamation action against ruling party
The Elections Commission is accused of vote rigging at nightly protests by the ruling party.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives president-elect invited to visit China
Chinese state-run media backed “mutually beneficial cooperation” to continue under Solih.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00
Two rape cases under investigation
A 16-year-old girl was raped at a guesthouse in Malé.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00
Addu stabbing victim in critical condition
The 22-year-old victim is awaiting transfer to Malé for further treatment.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00
Ex-vice president returns after three years in exile
Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed went into exile before his impeachment in July 2015.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00
Human rights watchdog laments treatment of migrant workers
There was outrage after hundreds of migrant workers were illegally ferried to work.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00
Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index
The watchdog’s president conceded bias in defamation inquiries initiated by his colleagues.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00
Causeway worsened flooding as warned by environment impact report
Hoadehdhoo islanders dug out the causeway after swell surges flooded the island.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00
An unlikely saviour
The presidential poll was not expected to be fair with Ahmed Shareef as chief Elections Commissioner.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00
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