Politics
‘Return to democratic path’ before polls, India urges Maldives
India urged “credible restoration of the political process” before September’s presidential election.
06 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
JP opposes key MDP manifesto pledges
Coalition partners disagree on foreign judges and shifting to a parliamentary system.
05 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldivians with asylum overseas barred from running for president
Amendments to electoral laws were voted through with only 34 out of 85 MPs present.
04 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Islam, infrastructure and foreign pressure: Maldives president on campaign trail
The president slammed foreign interference and vowed harsh punishments for Maldivians who insult Islam.
03 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
MDP pledges to ban foreign vessels from Maldives fishing
The main opposition has five focus areas in its manifesto.
02 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Is the Maldives doing enough to fight plastic pollution?
Environmentalists question the consistency of policies to discourage plastic consumption.
02 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Malé council threatens to sue housing minister
The housing minister made ‘false and defamatory’ remarks, according to the council.
02 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Government welcomes MDP ‘decision’ to take part in presidential poll
One minister hoped ‘honest campaigning’ could now begin.
02 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
The race of his life: An introduction to the Maldives’ latest presidential hopeful
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has never sought the spotlight or headlines.
02 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
MDP denies internal rifts over presidential pick
Debate is raging about who should be the main opposition’s presidential candidate.
01 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared MDP’s alternative candidate
The veteran lawmaker was appointed in a unanimous decision by 791 delegates at the MDP’s congress.
30 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives under fire from UN rights expert
There were irregularities in the trials of the two top judges, said the UN rights expert.
30 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition agrees to field MDP candidate with JP running mate
The breakthrough came after weeks of indecision and bickering between the coalition partners.
30 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Nasheed gives up MDP ticket
Nasheed said he was acquiescing to concerns that MDP could be left without a candidate.
29 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
EU-Maldives talks focus on free and fair polls
EU officials took up “the continuing deterioration of democracy in the Maldives.”
28 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
MPs rebuffed Gasim’s plea to attend vote for Supreme Court nominees
Jumhooree Party MP Ali Hussain dismissed speculation that the exiled business tycoon has made a deal with the government.
28 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
MDP cries foul as police tear up campaign posters
MDP representatives walked out of Tuesday’s meeting of the national election advisory committee.
27 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Sheikh Imran transferred home
The Adhaalath Party leader was transferred to house arrest as repair work is being carried out on his jail cell.
27 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Dr Didi nominated as new Maldives chief justice
Dr Ahmed Abdulla Didi is the only sitting judge in the Maldives with a PhD.
27 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Nasheed and Gasim targeted in presidential ‘asylum ban’
Mohamed Nasheed and Gasim Ibrahim have both sought asylum overseas. Both have said they want to run for office.
26 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
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