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Broadcasting regulator staff revolt against commission leadership

All staff walked out in an unprecedented strike.

17 hours ago

Politics

‘Vaanuvaa’: is justice delayed justice denied?

Our Ithuru Vaahaka podcast looks into the Maldives’ pre-trial detention problem which has left some defendants waiting up to a decade for their cases to be resolved.

15 May, 7:15 PM

Politics

How a move to curb MPs and a spa visit led to the Supreme Court cull

As the ruling party flexed its supermajority to remove two Supreme Court justices, our timeline explores how a constitutional challenge to new anti-defection rules has unravelled the separation of powers.

14 May, 2:00 PM

Ithuru Vaahaka

Episode 1: Shimon - #JusticeforYumn protest organiser

A chat with one of the leading organisers of #DhulehNukuraanan #JusticeforYumn

13 May, 6:00 PM

Politics

Eight years and no justice: the murder of Yameen Rasheed

With most of those implicated still to face justice, here's everything you need to know about how the Maldives lost its favourite blogger.

12 May, 4:00 PM

Politics

Yumn did not jump on her own, family says, after fall victim wakes

Hawwa Yumn Rasheed disputes police account, stating others present at Fentenoy apartments.

09 May, 12:49 AM

Politics

Secret phone calls and economic pressures undermine Maldives media

President Muizzu isn’t above ringing journalists directly.

08 May, 5:29 PM

Politics

Nasheed bombing trial remains stalled four years after failed assassination

Four years after the attempt on former President Nasheed's life, the trial drags on with no convictions, multiple delays, and shifting judge panels.

06 May, 7:03 PM

Politics

Muizzu fields questions during epic 15-hour press conference, after 500 days of silence

Key takeaways from the Press Freedom Day marathon

04 May, 6:34 PM

Healthcare

Thalassemia patients still waiting for results of “quick corrective action”

Thalassemia patients report ongoing medicine shortages and delays despite promised reforms.

04 May, 12:54 AM

Politics

Organisers arrested as police crack down on youth-led protest

Protests concluded peacefully on seven previous nights.

02 May, 2:26 PM

Politics

Dhuleh Nukuraanan youth protests: night seven in photos

Protesters gathered in Malé's main thoroughfare.

01 May, 3:49 PM

Politics

Family seeks representation on inquiry commission as fall victim undergoes spinal surgery

The commission's chair acknowledged lack of public trust.

30 Apr, 4:08 PM

Politics

"If she was left to die on a roof, they’ll do the same to me”

Protesters share why they've been out on the street for six nights.

29 Apr, 6:57 PM

Politics

Presidential commission appointed to probe woman's fall as protests continue in Malé

An independent inquiry was among the protesters' demands.

27 Apr, 3:50 PM

Politics

Police chief resigns as "nepo baby" protests enter fourth night

Commissioner's resignation was one of 10 demands of the youth-led protest.

26 Apr, 10:55 PM

Politics

Under pressure: Maldives rushes Israel passport ban after 300-day delay

The enforcement came days before a protest march.

23 Apr, 7:19 PM

Politics

Mail-order degrees: the Maldives fake PhD scandal

Senior officials flaunted unearned doctorates for prestige.

14 Apr, 4:30 PM

Politics

Threat to probe presidential retreat query creates "dangerous precedent"

The threat came in response to an RTI request.

13 Apr, 3:10 PM

Politics

"Act our size": Dr Shaheed on principled pragmatism for the Maldives in a multipolar world

A Q&A with the former foreign minister and UN special rapporteur.

01 Apr, 5:02 PM

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