Politics

Majlis notifies vice-president of impeachment vote

The People’s Majlis has notified vice president Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed of a resolution calling for his removal, and granted him 14 days to respond to charges.

Leaders commit to reconciliation, prepare to begin talks

“I believe this is the time for a major reconciliation by finding a consensus through talks. The government, to show its sincerity, will make all the concessions we can,” Home minister Umar Naseer told the press following a meeting with MDP MP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

HRCM questions police conduct in raid of ex-defence minister’s apartment

“The investigation noted matters that raise questions about the actions of police officers in searching G. Enif due to the carelessness of the police officers and because the search was not videotaped,” reads a 35-page confidential HRCM investigation report obtained by Minivan News.

Vice president labels impeachment a ‘constitutional coup’

Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel has called his party’s attempt to remove him a “constitutional coup” and suggested that the the international community should intervene to prevent the situation.

Eight Bangladeshi men arrested for gambling

A total of eight Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested in the Maldives June on charges of gambling. They were arrested during police raids and caught with large sums of money and card decks.

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

PPM secures opposition backing to impeach vice president

Schools closed over dengue outbreak

US ready to ‘deepen partnership’ with Maldives, seeks progress on democracy

UN Human Rights Council mulls action against Maldives

Government seeks to write off fines for illegal parking

Maldives becomes founding member of Asian infrastructure bank

Feasibility study underway for iHavan project

Supreme Court bans clubs and associations within judiciary

Vice President told to return home, answer charges

Comment: In Jameel’s defense

Heated Viber exchange exposes rift between Gayoom brothers

Parliamentary rules changed to expedite vice president’s impeachment

UN urged to condemn guideline for human rights watchdog

Blair’s Omnia accused of lying over Maldives contract