Politics
Row escalates between Maldives ruling party and elections body
The PPM has been fined US$4,860 for accusing Elections Commissioners of bribery and vote rigging.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
US and EU welcome dismissal of election challenge
“The Maldivian people can finally enjoy clarity over the outcome of the election,” the president-elect said.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Former ally alleges president’s complicity in corruption scandals
Former MP Nazim broke his silence years after going into exile.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim’s bribery conviction quashed
The tycoon was sentenced to more than three years in prison in August last year.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives top court rejects president’s petition for fresh polls
There were no grounds to annul the election, the Supreme Court’s full bench ruled unanimously.
21 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives opposition fears president will flee
The joint opposition asked police to hold President Yameen for corruption probes.
18 Oct 2018, 09:00
High Court overturns ex-president Gayoom’s conviction
He was sentenced to 19 months for refusing to hand over a mobile phone.
18 Oct 2018, 09:00
President defends track record in farewell address
Yameen made no mention of his petition to annul the September 23 election.
17 Oct 2018, 09:00
Ministers and lawmaker continue to back election challenge
The allegations of vote rigging have been widely ridiculed on social media.
17 Oct 2018, 09:00
No charges against ex-vice president’s lawyer
Moosa Siraj was arrested over statements released by his jailed client.
17 Oct 2018, 09:00
New military welfare company formed
Banks were refusing to lend to the existing welfare companies.
17 Oct 2018, 09:00
State-owned company accused of funding president’s campaign
An audit and corruption probe of the Housing Development Corporation are underway.
17 Oct 2018, 09:00
Finance ministry admits breach of right to information law
The ministry failed to provide information within the legally mandated 21-day period.
17 Oct 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court rejects secret witnesses in election challenge
A judgment is due on the president’s petition to annul the September 23 election.
16 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives back Saudi Arabia amid international crisis
Opposition leader Nasheed is under fire for accepting an invitation to visit the kingdom.
16 Oct 2018, 09:00
Obstruction charges withdrawn against 12 opposition lawmakers
President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was among the dozen lawmakers.
15 Oct 2018, 09:00
Verdict looms in Maldives election challenge
The Supreme Court was undecided on hearing from secret witnesses.
15 Oct 2018, 09:00
Police operation underway to curb gang violence
Police officers have been raiding gang hangouts and frisking suspects.
14 Oct 2018, 09:00
Tensions run high as Supreme Court hears election challenge
President Yameen asked the court to annul the September 23 election.
14 Oct 2018, 09:00
Salaf preacher denied entry to India
Sheikh Shameem was barred due to national security reasons.
13 Oct 2018, 09:00
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