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Maldives top court clears way for Nasheed’s return
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Maldives top court clears way for Nasheed’s return

The court halted enforcement of Nasheed’s jail sentence pending a review of his terrorism conviction.

30 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers
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Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers

A total of 12 MPs were deemed to have lost their seats for defecting.

29 Oct 2018, 09:00

Ibu to take office on Nov 17
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Ibu to take office on Nov 17

Presidents have traditionally been sworn in on Republic Day.

29 Oct 2018, 09:00

China would respect will of Maldives people over debt, says Gayoom
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China would respect will of Maldives people over debt, says Gayoom

China has financed Maldives projects with loans in excess of a billion dollars.

29 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives parliament resumes sittings
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Maldives parliament resumes sittings

Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.

28 Oct 2018, 09:00

Court rules in favour of evicted Kulhudhuffushi residents
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Court rules in favour of evicted Kulhudhuffushi residents

The magistrate court was ordered to review compensation claims for two houses torn down for an airport.

27 Oct 2018, 09:00

Rilwan’s family fears Adeeb could flee before fresh investigation
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Rilwan’s family fears Adeeb could flee before fresh investigation

Several opposition figures have called for Adeeb to be allowed to seek medical treatment overseas.

27 Oct 2018, 09:00

Gasim Ibrahim endorsed as next speaker
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Gasim Ibrahim endorsed as next speaker

PPM MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla has also thrown his name into the hat.

25 Oct 2018, 09:00

High Court overturns identity fraud conviction of MP Faris
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High Court overturns identity fraud conviction of MP Faris

Faris was jailed for using the flag and logo of the Progressive Party of Maldives.

25 Oct 2018, 09:00

Majlis to resume with vote on presidential term
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Majlis to resume with vote on presidential term

The opposition wants the president-elect to take the oath of office on November 11.

25 Oct 2018, 09:00

Lawmakers seek repeal of anti-defamation and anti-defection laws
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Lawmakers seek repeal of anti-defamation and anti-defection laws

A bill to repeal the anti-defection law was proposed by PPM deputy leader Riyaz Rasheed.

25 Oct 2018, 09:00

Majority backs parliament resolution to free Nasheed
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Majority backs parliament resolution to free Nasheed

Thirteen lawmakers from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives signed the resolution.

24 Oct 2018, 09:00

Cross-party support for bid to oust speaker
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Cross-party support for bid to oust speaker

The 51 MPs who signed the no-confidence motion include 15 from the ruling coalition.

24 Oct 2018, 09:00

Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction
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Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction

The president-elect’s spokeswoman has also urged the Supreme Court to release opposition leaders.

23 Oct 2018, 09:00

Lawmaker suspended for criticising Supreme Court
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Lawmaker suspended for criticising Supreme Court

JP MP Ali Hussain was disciplined over remarks made on VTV.

23 Oct 2018, 09:00

PPM stands by vote rigging claims
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PPM stands by vote rigging claims

The ruling party is seeking a police probe of its allegations.

22 Oct 2018, 09:00

Row escalates between Maldives ruling party and elections body
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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
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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
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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
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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

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