MDP MPs

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.

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.

Parliament reverses import duty hikes for garments and motorcycles

Horns and megaphones banned in parliament chamber

MDP MPs suspend protest for talks with speaker

Former police commissioner calls for independent inquiry into jailbreak

Government releases MDP MP “Gadhoo” Zahir’s passport

MDP MPs call on JSC to suspend CSC Chair Fahmy

Parliament sittings canceled indefinitely by Speaker

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

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