Politics

China will stop Indian military action in the Maldives: Global Times

President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency following a shock Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of his opponents, including Mohamed Nasheed.

Maldives says no threat of foreign military invasion

The defence ministry said it was concerned by “irresponsible” calls for and encouragement of Indian military intervention and military action.

Police probe launched into Maldives ‘coup attempt’

Police spokesman Ahmed Shifan told reporters that US$260,000 had been found in a bag belonging to Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed, one of two judges arrested after Yameen declared a state of emergency.

Election body set to obey Supreme Court ruling on lawmakers

The constituencies are those where lawmakers lost their seats after being expelled from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM).

Maldives state of emergency: updates

European envoys ‘disappointed’ by Maldives presidential snub

Ambassadors from the European Union, Germany and the UK were in the Maldives days after a state of emergency was declared.

China rebukes Nasheed over Maldives land grab claims

Mohamed Nasheed last month told reporters the Asian giant was on a shopping spree in the Maldives.

Maldives unrest could escalate India-China tensions

A state of emergency declared by President Abdulla Yameen has triggered an onslaught of travel warnings from foreign governments, including China and the UK, advising their holidaymakers to be careful.

Maldives president reveals 50 percent pay rise and ‘coup epiphany’

His full salary is MVR 100,000 (US$6,464) a month and comes from the state.

Maldives judges ‘took millions in bribes’ as part of coup plot

Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and Judge Ali Hameed were both arrested hours after a state of emergency was declared.

China slaps down India over Maldives crisis

Former president Mohamed Nasheed asked India to send troops after a state of emergency was declared. Since his plea two top judges have been arrested and a Supreme Court order to release high-profile prisoners, including him, has been revoked.

Maldives capital braces for unrest on ‘coup day’

Six years after Mohamed Nasheed stepped down as president the Maldives, in particular the capital, is in turmoil again after a state of emergency was declared.

Live blog: Maldives State of Emergency

A former president and the country’s top judge were among those arrested last night as the Maldives declared a state of emergency.

Top judge denies faking signature on Supreme Court ruling

James Dauris said he had spoken to Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, who signed a verdict saying that nine prisoners should be freed until they could have fair trials.

Government squares up to Supreme Court over presidential impeachment ‘threat’

Statements initially suggested the government’s compliance but the attorney general’s latest remarks and comments from the military indicate further turmoil for the honeymoon destination.

No obstacle to enforcing order: Supreme Court

An unfolding crisis in the Maldives is escalating after the attorney general declared Sunday morning that the security services will defy a new Supreme Court order for the removal of President Yameen.

Maldives parliament opening cancelled for security reasons

The first sitting for 2018 was scheduled for Monday and due to be addressed by President Abdulla Yameen. It was cancelled indefinitely, parliament said in a message sent to journalists.

President breaks silence over Supreme Court ruling

Yameen was addressing ruling party supporters in the capital, making it his first public appearance since Thursday night’s decision was published.

Maldives acting police chief fired

A police spokesman told media that President Adbulla Yameen has appointed Deputy Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz to replace Ahmed Saudhee.

Government undeterred by Supreme Court ruling, says PPM

Ministers and lawmakers at a press conference Friday afternoon declared loyalty to Yameen and condemned the opposition’s alleged plot to topple the government.