Politics
Maldives top court reinstates opposition lawmakers
The Supreme Court ruled that its anti-defection ruling was misapplied to unseat the ex-PPM MPs.
08 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives elections body seeks defamation action against ruling party
The Elections Commission is accused of vote rigging at nightly protests by the ruling party.
07 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president-elect invited to visit China
Chinese state-run media backed “mutually beneficial cooperation” to continue under Solih.
07 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-vice president returns after three years in exile
Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed went into exile before his impeachment in July 2015.
06 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index
The watchdog’s president conceded bias in defamation inquiries initiated by his colleagues.
06 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment
A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.
05 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment
The prisons authority granted furlough at the request of the human rights watchdog.
05 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives
The tycoon returned after more than a year in exile.
04 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election
The ruling party has demanded an investigation into alleged graft by the Elections Commission chief.
04 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’
The exiled opposition leader ruled out a deal with “the now defunct Maldives Supreme Court.”
04 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs
The apex court order maintains the pro-government parliament majority.
03 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Double whammy: 12 MPs reinstated, PPM congress nullified
The EC reversed its decision to strip 12 former ruling party lawmakers of their seats.
03 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president denies US$1.5m campaign finance violation
The anti-money laundering watchdog informed police about the suspicious transaction.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Watchdog denies withdrawing case against president
The Financial Intelligence Unit contradicted the president’s spokesman.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives ex-president urges incumbent to accept defeat
The president was advised not to plunge the nation into chaos and unrest.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president calls for protests over alleged vote rigging
The ruling party is alleging fraud over a leaked audio of EC chief Ahmed Shareef.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Outgoing Maldives president replaces police chief
Hamdhoon Rasheed was promoted from the assistant commissioner of police.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Transition chief appointed to organise transfer of power
Ahmed Latheef previously served as the Maldives ambassador to China.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court to rule on unseated lawmakers
A dozen lawmakers were deemed to have lost their seats for crossing the floor.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Saudi Arabia and China’s leaders congratulate Maldives president-elect
Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan called Solih on Monday morning.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
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