Politics
Maldives politicians criticised by EU
One member of the European Parliament remarked on the “shrinking political space” in the Maldives.
19 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Councillors suspended for condemning police brutality
Villingili island councillors condemned the alleged assault of a Raajje TV journalist. They have been suspended without pay for one month.
18 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition turned away from police HQ
Police blocked off and turned away the six opposition figures wishing to meet Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz regarding the implementation of the Supreme Court’s February 1 ruling.
17 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives must restore Nasheed’s right to run for office, says UN
The UN committee’s decision follows two complaints lodged by Mohamed Nasheed in 2013 and 2016 about violations of his civil and political rights.
16 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Bids to form new political parties rejected
The founder of the proposed ‘Great Green Connection’ was a member of an existing party whilst the ‘Maldivian Republic Party’ could not be registered because its name was too similar to Jumhoree Party.
16 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Electoral body guarantees smooth presidential poll
The head of the electoral body said there was nothing to indicate that the election might get delayed, adding the Elections Commission would become more involved in supervising political party activity such as primaries, meetings and membership.
12 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Election funding to be released by May 8
The Political Parties Act requires the Elections Commission to distribute some 0.2 percent of the annual state budget within the first three months of the year.
11 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Police raid Dhidhdhoo council offices
Police said the office was searched in relation to an ongoing investigation but refused to provide details.
11 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
UAE to open embassy in Maldives
The UAE is the top trading partner of the Maldives. In 2016, the Maldives imported US$332 million worth of goods from there.
10 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition snubs election body
The snub came as the opposition alliance said there had been progress in the talks to field a single candidate against the ruling party.
10 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Nasheed calls for freedom to have fun
Ex-president Mohamed Nasheed recorded a message on SoundCloud that was similar to one issued last month, when he called on people to “make pain your passion.”
09 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
President’s re-election campaign seeks volunteers
First Lady Fathmath Ibrahim launched the volunteer programme for President Abdulla Yameen’s re-election campaign at a ruling party rally on Gan island in Laamu atoll.
07 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Father’s crime is not supporting the government’: Gasim’s daughter
The opposition coalition rallied Friday afternoon with the families of detainees arrested during a state of emergency declared in February over an alleged coup plot.
07 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Councillor suspensions challenged at High Court
The Local Government Authority’s suspension of councillors was challenged at the High Court last week as four more opposition councillors were told to stay home.
07 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
‘State of necessity’ invoked to pass laws without constitutional quorum
The Attorney General’s office asked the Supreme Court to rule that parliament can pass laws without a constitutional quorum when lawmakers boycott votes.
06 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Mahloof released to house arrest
The criminal court placed the opposition spokesman under house arrest for the duration of an upcoming trial on terrorism charges raised for protesting outside the high-security Maafushi jail.
05 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
India asked to take back gifted helicopter
Maldives wants a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to replace the “Dhruv” Advanced Light Helicopter, the Times of India reported.
04 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Pakistan army chief departs
During the official visit, Bajwa paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen, who “expressed hope and confidence that the Maldives and Pakistan will continue working together on bilateral and international issues of common concern.”
02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Mahloof remanded for five more days
The independent lawmaker is accused of obstruction of police duty for distributing masks during an opposition protest last month, a charge that carries a jail sentence of four months and 24 days.
31 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Pakistan army chief arrives in Maldives
The rare visit comes amid frayed India-Maldives ties after public disputes over the exercise of emergency powers, prompting speculation in Indian media that it is a “political signal” from the regional rival.
31 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
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