Politics
Freed MP urges government to release opposition leaders
All opposition leaders, aside from former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, are either in prison or exile as the Maldives prepares for this year’s presidential polls.
25 Jan 2018, 09:00
UN body urged to rule that Nasheed’s disqualification is illegal
Mohamed Nasheed is currently ineligible to contest the election as he was sentenced to 13 years in prison on a controversial terrorism charge.
23 Jan 2018, 09:00
Extremists and land grabs herald trouble in paradise, says Nasheed
Mohamed Nasheed, the exiled leader of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, cannot run for president due to a prison sentence.
22 Jan 2018, 09:00
Special Ops disperse opposition protesters
Photos show protesters holding placards that said “Stop the damages and injury to Gasim” and “Against stealing and corruption”.
21 Jan 2018, 09:00
First lady distributes cash to island’s needy
An islander said envelopes carrying MVR1500 (US$97) were distributed during an event at Afeefuddin School.
18 Jan 2018, 09:00
Opposition leader’s resorts raided by police and customs
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim is currently in Germany after fleeing the Maldives on medical leave while serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of bribery.
18 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maafushi councillors suspended by LGA
A letter said the three councillors were being investigated and were ordered to stay away from work from Thursday.
17 Jan 2018, 09:00
Political parties spar over presidential picks
The ruling party says it can give the presidential ticket to anyone it wants, telling the opposition to put its own house in order.
16 Jan 2018, 09:00
Modi to visit Maldives at “a suitable time”
The Maldives is the only South Asian neighbour that Modi has yet to visit since taking office in 2014.
12 Jan 2018, 09:00
Election law changes proposed by government
Under the proposed changes the Elections Commission would have to get candidates or their representatives to approve and verify the voter list, which is currently illegal.
12 Jan 2018, 09:00
Government wants to add treason to Penal Code
The current Penal Code, introduced in July 2015, repealed a set of laws written in 1968.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Politics and polls top the agenda for EU visit
A European Parliament resolution last October called on Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to guarantee the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
First lady embarks on atoll tour
The first lady is expected to visit islands to evaluate the living conditions of residents.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Leaked chat log shows bias in market stall leasing
A senior ruling party lawmaker thanked the housing minister and the president for making the arrangement.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
EU delegation to assess election recommendations
The 2014 EU Mission to the Maldives published a report recommending steps to ensure the transparency of campaign financing, promote the participation of women and reduce the risk of vote-buying.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Security boost at Gayoom residence is procedural, says MNDF
Security measures were stepped up, with the military recording the names of everyone coming in and out of the house.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldivian minister visits India as president’s special envoy
Relations with India have apparently soured over the Maldives signing a Free Trade Agreement with China in December after the deal was rushed through parliament.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Man arrested in connection with sexual blackmail of minor
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on the island Kalaidhoo in Laamu atoll on charges of blackmailing a minor to commit a sexual act.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Security boosted at Gayoom’s residence after alleged death threat
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) increased security around the residence of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom after receiving a report of a death threat.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Agreement over opposition leaders’ proposals
In establishing a unity government, all proposals by opposition parties have been agreeable so far, said MDP parliamentary group leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
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