Politics
Prominent lawyer suspended for third time
The former deputy prosecutor general was suspended over a tweet.
14 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives election body denies blocking foreign journalists
Foreign journalists are required to undergo background checks to apply for a visa.
13 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: scholars and teachers
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
13 Sep 2018, 09:00
Candidates sign off on voter lists
The signature of candidates is required on the lists used at polling stations.
12 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: imperialist influence
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
12 Sep 2018, 09:00
Bending the rules, abusing state funds: Maldives president’s campaigning exposed
The Maldives president has made development the cornerstone of his re-election campaign.
12 Sep 2018, 09:00
Unseated lawmakers slam president’s ‘admission of atrocity’
The president declared that he was responsible for unseating the lawmakers.
12 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: coverage for mental health
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
11 Sep 2018, 09:00
MEPs accused of breaking Maldives visa rules
The group presented themselves as an official delegation, a Maldives ambassador said.
11 Sep 2018, 09:00
Fact-checking the Maldives fisheries minister
The US and UK deny their ambassadors are lying about the Maldives situation.
11 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: size matters
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
10 Sep 2018, 09:00
India warned over ‘ill-willed provocation’ towards Maldives
Maldives-India relations have nosedived under the current government.
10 Sep 2018, 09:00
Expat workers threatened with deportation
Expats will have their visas cancelled if they are found to be involved in political activities.
09 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: turnout taunts
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
09 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: ‘I excluded Nasheed, I excluded Gasim’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
08 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives accuses US of coercion and intimidation after sanctions threat
Washington’s intervention was described as unhelpful and an act of intimidation.
08 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives election body denies hiring ruling party activists
Most officials in charge of polling stations are ruling party members, the opposition claims.
08 Sep 2018, 09:00
US threatens sanctions against Maldives
The government shows no sign of yielding to external pressure.
07 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: tuition-free college
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
07 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: division and security
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
06 Sep 2018, 09:00
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