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Supreme Court quashes Nasheed’s terror conviction
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Supreme Court quashes Nasheed’s terror conviction

Nasheed’s 13-year jail sentence was overturned after a review of the controversial terrorism conviction.

26 Nov 2018, 09:00

Ex-prosecutor general’s terror conviction overturned
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Ex-prosecutor general’s terror conviction overturned

Muhthaz Muhsin was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a forged arrest warrant.

22 Nov 2018, 09:00

Supreme Court overturns Home Minister Imran’s terrorism conviction
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Supreme Court overturns Home Minister Imran’s terrorism conviction

Imran was sentenced to 12 years over his speech at the 2015 May Day protest.

22 Nov 2018, 09:00

Elections Commission ordered to recognise PPM leadership
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Elections Commission ordered to recognise PPM leadership

Former president Yameen was elected as the PPM’s leader at an extraordinary congress.

22 Nov 2018, 09:00

Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ released after court dismisses charges
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Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ released after court dismisses charges

The Sri Lankan was detained in 2015 on suspicion of planning to assassinate the former president.

22 Nov 2018, 09:00

Former president’s appointees sacked en masse
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Former president’s appointees sacked en masse

Chairpersons, managing directors and board members of 11 state-owned companies were dismissed.

22 Nov 2018, 09:00

Two more lawmakers join JP
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Two more lawmakers join JP

MPs Ilham Ahmed and Hussain Mohamed Latheef are the latest lawmakers to switch parties.

22 Nov 2018, 09:00

Maldives to restore ties with Qatar and Iran
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Maldives to restore ties with Qatar and Iran

Discussions have started with both nations, the new foreign minister announced.

22 Nov 2018, 09:00

MP Muhamma joins MDP
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MP Muhamma joins MDP

The former actor-comedian plans to contest in an MDP primary to seek re-election on the party’s ticket.

21 Nov 2018, 09:00

Institutions seek bigger budgets
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Institutions seek bigger budgets

The Elections Commission warned MVR80 million was not enough for the parliamentary elections in March.

21 Nov 2018, 09:00

High Court frees ex-magistrate Nihan
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High Court frees ex-magistrate Nihan

Nihan was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a fraudulent arrest warrant.

21 Nov 2018, 09:00

Presidential commissions to probe corruption and unresolved murders
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Presidential commissions to probe corruption and unresolved murders

Inquiry commissions were instituted by presidential decree hours after Solih took the oath of office.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

Judgment due in review of Home Minister Imran’s conviction
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Judgment due in review of Home Minister Imran’s conviction

The top court concluded a review of Sheikh Imran’s terrorism conviction.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

Supreme Court concludes review of Nasheed terrorism conviction
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Supreme Court concludes review of Nasheed terrorism conviction

A 13-year jail sentence handed to the former opposition leader was suspended for review.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

Celebrations continue with sports festival and public feast
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Celebrations continue with sports festival and public feast

The two-day festival began with water sports and is due to end with a football match between politicians.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

No-confidence motion filed to dismiss prosecutor general
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No-confidence motion filed to dismiss prosecutor general

Bisham was accused of failing to perform her duties as an independent state official.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

On return from exile, ex-MP Nazim claims key role in forming coalition
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On return from exile, ex-MP Nazim claims key role in forming coalition

Nazim said he facilitated a meeting between the MDP parliament leader and former president Gayoom’s son.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

President Solih meets ambassadors and foreign dignitaries
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President Solih meets ambassadors and foreign dignitaries

The new ambassador of the United States presented her letter of credence to the president.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

Ex-foreign minister appointed minister at president’s office
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Ex-foreign minister appointed minister at president’s office

Ahmed Naseem previously served as foreign minister in former president Nasheed’s cabinet.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

Ex-judges and chief prosecutor released to house arrest
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Ex-judges and chief prosecutor released to house arrest

The release of political prisoners on the first day in office was a campaign pledge of President Solih.

19 Nov 2018, 09:00

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