Politics
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.
05 Feb 2018, 09:00
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.
04 Feb 2018, 09:00
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.
04 Feb 2018, 09:00
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.
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
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.
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
Maldives acting police chief fired
A police spokesman told media that President Adbulla Yameen has appointed Deputy Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz to replace Ahmed Saudhee.
03 Feb 2018, 09:00
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.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
Teargas and riot shields as government urges restraint after court ruling
The defence minister said it could be a time of a national security crisis, as hundreds of people filled the capital’s streets to celebrate the imminent freedom of opposition leaders.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
Regulator threatens to shut down TV stations
Private TV stations will be shut down without notice if coverage of the unfolding crisis is deemed to pose a threat to national security, the Maldives broadcasting watchdog has warned.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
‘No choice’ but to enforce Supreme Court ruling: opposition
Riot police used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse people who had gathered in their thousands on Thursday night to celebrate the imminent freedom of high-profile prisoners.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
‘Imperative’ for government to release prisoners: India
“In the spirit of democracy and rule of law, it is imperative for all organs of the Government of Maldives to respect and abide by the order of the apex court,” the external affairs ministry said Friday.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
State to submit concerns to Supreme Court over verdict
Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed advised the implementation of the ruling following due process and the Prosecutor General’s office said it was working to complete the necessary procedures.
02 Feb 2018, 09:00
Police probe into alleged coup ramped up
The probe began with the arrest of MP Faris Maumoon for attempting to overthrow the government by bribing politicians, and intensified with the arrest of three people close to his father Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on the same charges.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court orders Nasheed’s release in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of high-profile prisoners including the former president Mohamed Nasheed and former vice president Ahmed Adeeb.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Councillors suspended ahead of opposition rally
The suspension comes as the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party prepares to hold a rally on the island. All five councillors are involved in setting it up.
01 Feb 2018, 09:00
Elections Commission chief resigns
Ahmed Sulaiman told the Maldives Independent that he had sent in his resignation Wednesday but refused to comment on why he was quitting.
31 Jan 2018, 09:00
Backlash over president’s Supreme Court comments
President Abdulla Yameen told a rally it was the president’s duty to intervene if state institutions, including the Supreme Court, lost their way.
30 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldives urged to ‘restore and uphold’ constitution
Faris Maumoon was taken into custody Saturday night accused of attempting to overthrow President Abdulla Yameen’s government by bribing politicians, days after he was released from six months in custody.
30 Jan 2018, 09:00
Police have no right to political opinion, says president
The president’s comments follow a backlash from the opposition after his spokesman said he had personally directed police to arrest his nephew and opposition MP Faris Maumoon.
30 Jan 2018, 09:00
Faris arrest is ‘political atrocity’, says opposition
A spokesman from the President’s Office earlier confirmed that President Abdulla Yameen ordered police to arrest his nephew Faris.
29 Jan 2018, 09:00
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