Politics
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, 09:00
MDP pledges to ban foreign vessels from Maldives fishing
The main opposition has five focus areas in its manifesto.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
Is the Maldives doing enough to fight plastic pollution?
Environmentalists question the consistency of policies to discourage plastic consumption.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
Malé council threatens to sue housing minister
The housing minister made ‘false and defamatory’ remarks, according to the council.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
Government welcomes MDP ‘decision’ to take part in presidential poll
One minister hoped ‘honest campaigning’ could now begin.
02 Jul 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
MDP denies internal rifts over presidential pick
Debate is raging about who should be the main opposition’s presidential candidate.
01 Jul 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Nasheed gives up MDP ticket
Nasheed said he was acquiescing to concerns that MDP could be left without a candidate.
29 Jun 2018, 09:00
EU-Maldives talks focus on free and fair polls
EU officials took up “the continuing deterioration of democracy in the Maldives.”
28 Jun 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Ruling party eyes presidential poll win with electoral law changes
The ruling party proposals come three months ahead of presidential elections.
25 Jun 2018, 09:00
Home ministry condemns Chinese ‘land grab’ claims
Ex-foreign minister Naseem accused the government of “giving land to China which could be converted into military bases.”
24 Jun 2018, 09:00
MDP leaders detained from campaign run
The jogging track was closed for “purposes of the ministry of youth and sports” but remained empty when police blocked the ‘Jazeera Run’.
23 Jun 2018, 09:00
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