Politics
Home minister opposes lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly
The freedom of assembly law presently requires written permission from the police.
27 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP announces provisional results despite complaints from MP Aslam
Aslam submitted 11 complaints after losing the MDP vice presidency.
25 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
UN special rapporteur concerned over ‘near-complete impunity’ for torture
Watchdog bodies failed to “ensure an effective system for oversight and accountability.”
25 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Maldives Reform Movement registered
A six-year-old boy memorised the Quran.
25 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Yameen lambasts government at opposition rally
MP Hussain Mohamed Latheef rejoined PPM.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Gayoom appeals for fraternity among political parties
The ex-president urged parties to find common ground.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
MPs clash over Afrasheem murder report
Shouting matches erupted at the security services committee.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Nasheed and Shifaz reelected in MDP leadership polls
With 87,439 eligible voters, the turnout was 27 percent.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Salaf protests innocence over Dr Afrasheem murder report
The religious conservative NGO is accused of inciting hatred.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Justice Areef retires, Ghanee suspended for impeachment
Justice Azmiralda was put in charge of the Supreme Court.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Council elections scheduled for April 4
President green lights Malé City Streetscaping Development Plan.
20 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition accuses MDP of ‘abusing supermajority for revenge’
Ex-president Yameen’s lawyers called for mistrial.
20 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Parliament moves to impeach Prosecutor General Bisham
The judiciary committee was tasked with beginning the process.
20 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Lawmakers concerned over rising deco cases
Two expats acquitted on charges of covering up a murder.
19 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Parliamentary probe launched into jihadi group
The group is accused of murdering a lawmaker and journalist.
19 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives parliament dismisses Supreme Court justices
Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed Abdulla removed from the bench.
18 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Visa exemption deal signed with Morocco
The agreement takes effect on January 31.
17 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
President’s office defends number of political posts
The number remains lower than before, the president’s spokesman insisted.
14 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Speaker expels MP Rozaina from parliament chamber
The Addu Meedhoo MP protested the speaker’s refusal to grant her a point of order.
14 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Watchdog recommends dismissal of Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed
The JSC also suspended the pair.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
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