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MDP MPs clamour for Nasheed’s release as parliament resumes after recess

Shortly after today’s sitting began at 9:00am, MDP MPs started chanting “Free President Nasheed” and held up banners that read, “Free President Nasheed in line with the UN decision.” The People’s Majlis reconvened for its third and final session of the year today after a one-month recess.

05 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Parliament rejects bills proposed by opposition MPs

The parliament has rejected two pieces of legislation submitted by main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MPs on imposing price controls for staple foodstuffs and dissolving inactive companies.

04 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Parliament reverses import duty hikes for garments and motorcycles

22 Apr 2015, 8:18 PM

Politics

Horns and megaphones banned in parliament chamber

20 Apr 2015, 6:36 PM

Politics

MDP MPs suspend protest for talks with speaker

07 Apr 2015, 5:04 PM

Politics

Former police commissioner calls for independent inquiry into jailbreak

21 Oct 2014, 4:53 PM

News In Brief

Government releases MDP MP “Gadhoo” Zahir’s passport

06 Oct 2013, 4:32 PM

News In Brief

MDP MPs call on JSC to suspend CSC Chair Fahmy

25 Oct 2012, 9:32 PM

Politics

Parliament sittings canceled indefinitely by Speaker

31 Jul 2012, 7:18 PM

Politics

MPs released from Dhoonidhoo but party members remain in detention: Solih

09 Feb 2012, 1:47 PM

Politics

Millions of rufiya and a 100 foot fiberglass fishing boat to join JP: leaked letters allege corruption

11 Jul 2010, 5:43 PM

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