Mohamed Jameel Ahmed

Nasheed’s former rival Jameel to join the opposition

Former President Mohamed Nasheed welcomed Saturday his former rival and fierce critic, former Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, to the opposition, triggering derision and heated debate online.

Rumors abound over PPM split on appointment of new vice president

President Abdulla Yameen’s silence on the new appointment, rumors over Gayoom’s opposition and the “ISupportAdeeb4VP” campaign has triggered speculation that Adeeb’s appointment as the new deputy may not be as certain as it appeared in late June.

The campaign for the vice presidency

Vice president Mohamed Jameel Ahmed remains in London and will issue a written response ahead of his imminent impeachment as supporters of the tourism minister Ahmed Adeeb began a campaign backing him for the position. His appointment as the new vice president appeared momentarily in doubt this week

“I only fear Allah, not the People’s Majlis,” says vice president

Vice president says children must not be harmed in the name of Islam and culture

“They say they have trust in the judiciary because they can influence it”: Nasheed

Religion and nationalism key themes on National Day

Minister of Home Affairs orders the removal of “any material inciting hatred towards police”

PPM lobbying to re-start Nasheed’s criminal trial

Party running mates debate on TVM ahead of September 7 elections

PPM pledges harsher punishments for assaulting police, ‘obstructing police duty’

Foundations in place for new 10-storey police building

No-confidence vote against defence, home ministers scheduled for April 8

Home Minister Dr Jameel appointed acting Minister of Economic Development

Home Minister condemns “one-sided” Amnesty report