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Minister apologises after overnight queues for social housing
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Minister apologises after overnight queues for social housing

More than 5,000 forms were submitted in two days for 400 plots from Hulhumalé.

11 Oct 2018, 09:00

Nasheed will return ‘a free man’
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Nasheed will return ‘a free man’

The MDP urged supporters to gather in Malé on November 1 to welcome its exiled leader.

10 Oct 2018, 09:00

Prominent lawyer suspended for criticising Supreme Court
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Prominent lawyer suspended for criticising Supreme Court

Suood was suspended over a tweet that called a Supreme Court ruling unconstitutional.

10 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court
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Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court

The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.

10 Oct 2018, 09:00

Human rights watchdog affirms fairness of presidential polls
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Human rights watchdog affirms fairness of presidential polls

There were no irregularities that could affect the outcome, the HRCM concluded from its election observation.

09 Oct 2018, 09:00

Halted housing projects resume after anti-corruption probe
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Halted housing projects resume after anti-corruption probe

The Hiyaa social housing scheme and sale of plots from Hulhumalé were halted by the ACC.

09 Oct 2018, 09:00

President-elect discusses reform and asset recovery with UK minister
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President-elect discusses reform and asset recovery with UK minister

Solih also met the ambassadors of France and the European Union.

08 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives top court reinstates opposition lawmakers
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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, 09:00

Maldives elections body seeks defamation action against ruling party
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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, 09:00

Maldives president-elect invited to visit China
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Maldives president-elect invited to visit China

Chinese state-run media backed “mutually beneficial cooperation” to continue under Solih.

07 Oct 2018, 09:00

Ex-vice president returns after three years in exile
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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, 09:00

Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index
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Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index

The watchdog’s president conceded bias in defamation inquiries initiated by his colleagues.

06 Oct 2018, 09:00

Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment
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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, 09:00

Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment
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Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment

The prisons authority granted furlough at the request of the human rights watchdog.

05 Oct 2018, 09:00

JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives
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JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives

The tycoon returned after more than a year in exile.

04 Oct 2018, 09:00

Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election
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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, 09:00

Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’
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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, 09:00

Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs
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Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs

The apex court order maintains the pro-government parliament majority.

03 Oct 2018, 09:00

Double whammy: 12 MPs reinstated, PPM congress nullified
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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, 09:00

Maldives president denies US$1.5m campaign finance violation
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Maldives president denies US$1.5m campaign finance violation

The anti-money laundering watchdog informed police about the suspicious transaction.

02 Oct 2018, 09:00

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