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Maldives News

Anti-corruption watchdog halts sale of Hulhumalé plots
Culture

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
Politics

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
Politics

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
Crime

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
Crime

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
Politics

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
Culture

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
Politics

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
Environment

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
Feature Comment

An unlikely saviour

The presidential poll was not expected to be fair with Ahmed Shareef as chief Elections Commissioner.

06 Oct 2018, 09:00

Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment
Politics

Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment

A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.

05 Oct 2018, 09:00

Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment
Politics

Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment

The prisons authority granted furlough at the request of the human rights watchdog.

05 Oct 2018, 09:00

Court releases ex-Special Ops policemen
Crime

Court releases ex-Special Ops policemen

The eight ex-policemen were arrested during February’s state of emergency.

05 Oct 2018, 09:00

JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives
Politics

JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives

The tycoon returned after more than a year in exile.

04 Oct 2018, 09:00

Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election
Politics

Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election

The ruling party has demanded an investigation into alleged graft by the Elections Commission chief.

04 Oct 2018, 09:00

Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’
Politics

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
Politics

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
Politics

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
Crime

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
Politics

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

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