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"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.

14 hours ago

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

Politics

President Muizzu outlines reforms and policies in debut podcast

Translated extracts of President Muizzu's new podcast.

31 Mar, 5:57 PM

Politics

Russian ambassador's clash with ex-Maldives presidents lays bare geopolitical tightrope

The Maldives faces a delicate balancing act between principles and pragmatism.

27 Mar, 11:41 PM

Politics

"I completely broke down": the cyber violence pushing women out of Maldivian politics

Female politicians face relentless online attacks without legal protection.

24 Mar, 5:00 PM

Politics

Point-counterpoint: war of words over social housing dispute

A compilation of allegations exchanged between the government and opposition.

18 Mar, 4:30 PM

Politics

"We're living and dying here": long-term Malé residents lose housing over paperwork

Hundreds were deemed ineligible for social housing.

06 Mar, 10:00 PM

Politics

Long-awaited housing list released with majority of recipients disqualified

53% of recipients chosen by the previous government were deemed ineligible.

27 Feb, 9:51 PM

Politics

Parliament shrinks Supreme Court ahead of ruling on party control of lawmakers

The judicial watchdog suspended three justices shortly after the vote.

26 Feb, 3:30 PM

Politics

Whistleblower Unit slaps Maldives Post with landmark first fine

The post office was fined MVR 900,000 for sacking a whistleblower.

25 Feb, 5:00 PM

Politics

High cost barrier and vote buying dominate Maldives elections

The market rate is MVR 5,000 per vote, a Westminster Foundation report found.

24 Feb, 2:30 PM

Politics

Electric dreams and driver nightmares: state-run taxi plan sparks backlash

The industry fears 10,000 workers could be affected.

19 Feb, 6:11 PM

Politics

Fenaka buckles under MVR 3.8 billion debt and arrears

The state utility owes billions to lenders and private contractors.

17 Feb, 4:21 PM

Politics

Corruption probe widens beyond US$23 million police housing scandal

A whistleblower alleged "widespread corruption" beyond the housing project.

16 Feb, 4:00 PM

Politics

Broadcom threatens Raajje TV with punitive action over protest song

The regulator decided to apply news reporting standards for its inquiry.

13 Feb, 2:00 PM

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