Maldives

High Court Judge to retire

“I am retiring because my doctors have advised me to stop working in such a stressful and busy environment,” Shareef said. His retirement will come into effect on October 1.

Four stabbed in Fuvahmulah fight

Three were transported to nearby Addu City’s Hithadhoo regional hospital for further treatment. One young man is in critical condition. “His status is not clear,” a hospital spokesman said.

Yameen deflects criticism over slow progress in fulfilling sports pledges

President Abdulla Yameen has blamed slow progress in the construction of sports stadiums and mosques on an alleged lack of construction companies in the Maldives.

Cherie Blair speaks out against sanctions on the Maldives

Blair said sanctions must not be used over the imprisonment of a single individual, former President Mohamed Nasheed. In response, his lawyers said they will pursue targeted sanctions against individual abusers because of the numerous political prisoners in the Maldives.

Supreme Court’s latest writ ‘compromises independence of watchdog bodies’

A Supreme Court writ ordering the Attorney General’s (AG) Office to represent all state offices, including independent institutions, has caused concern, with lawyers saying the writ contravenes the constitution and compromises the independence of independent institutions.

More ‘plane debris’ discovered in the Maldives

Debris suspected to be parts of an airplane were discovered on two separate islands in the Maldives today.

Ex-defence minister Nazim authorised to seek medical care in India

The government has granted jailed former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim permission to seek medical treatment abroad. He has been authorized to leave the Maldives for seven days.

Ex-MP Nazim lodges complaint over mistreatment

Former ruling party MP Ahmed Nazim has lodged a complaint with the human rights watchdog over alleged mistreatment in state custody.

Court rejects ex-defence minister’s request for medical treatment

The civil court has rejected a request by jailed ex Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim for medical treatment abroad and a transfer to house arrest. It claims it has no jurisdiction over the matter.

Government to reclaim Malé southwest harbour

The government has announced plans to reclaim the southwestern harbour of Malé to build a waste management center and to relocate warehouses.

Shortened Eid holiday sparks anger

September 20 and 21, previously designated as public holidays in connection with Eid Al Adha, will now be working days, the government has announced. The reversal has sparked anger.

PPM branch backs Gayoom’s removal from party’s leadership

The Progressive Party of Maldives’ Machchangoalhi south branch has declared support for proposed amendments to the political party law that would strip former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom of the ruling party’s leadership.

Our protectors have failed us

The Maldivian police, who have pledged to protect and serve us, have failed us. Stabbings, killings, death threats, and destruction of property are now common in the Maldives. To date, justice has been delivered in only a handful of cases, writes Shafaa Hameed.

Nasheed’s lawyer to be flown abroad for treatment

Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s lawyer Mahfooz Saeed will fly to Sri Lanka tonight for further treatment for a stab wound.

Amal Clooney arrives in the Maldives

Opposition supporters gathered at the Malé airport with a drumming band to welcome jailed former president Mohamed Nasheed’s international lawyer Amal Clooney today. Jared Genser is expected to arrive tomorrow.

MDP reacts angrily to Yameen calling Nasheed ‘most autocratic leader in recent history’

Home minister Umar Naseer rejoins PPM

Naseer was expelled from the PPM in mid-2013 after claiming that presidential primaries were rigged in favour of Abdulla Yameen, whom he accused of having links to criminal gangs, convicts and drug smuggling “networks.”

Environmental offenders named and shamed on Facebook

Frustrated by the lack of government action on environmental misconducts, an environmentalist has set up a Facebook page to name and shame those who violate environmental laws and harm protected species.

Corruption alleged in 90 luxury flat project

The opposition has lodged a complaint with the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) over the awarding of a contract without a bidding process to a real estate company to build a 20-storey luxury apartment complex in Malé.

Nasheed asks High Court for opportunity to consult lawyers ahead of appeal hearings

The opposition leader has asked the court to send him the case documents and to provide sufficient time to review the PG’s appeal with his legal counsel, including his high-profile international lawyers, Amal Clooney and Jared Genser, who are due to arrive in the Maldives tomorrow.