Politics
Adeeb’s lawyers allege assassination plot
Adeeb’s lawyer Mahfooz Saeed wrote to Police Commissioner Ahmed Areef on Sunday claiming to have learned of “a plot to assassinate my client former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb in his cell in Dhoonidhoo prison.”
04 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Opposition MP charged with terrorism
The retired brigadier general was previously put on trial along with former President Mohamed Nasheed over the military’s detention of the criminal court’s chief judge but the Prosecutor General had withdrawn the case in July 2015.
04 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Criminal procedures law comes into force
The Attorney General’s office said the law was “much needed to place the Maldives justice system on the same footings as developed countries,” and advised the relevant institutions to implement the changes necessary to migrate to Criminal Procedure Act and enforce the law.
04 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
No-confidence motion against Speaker Maseeh filed with 45 signatures
Of the 10 MPs from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives who were among the 45 signatories, MP Ahmed Rasheed has claimed that his signature was forged.
03 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Yameen meets PPM leadership amid growing rift among lawmakers
The meeting followed multiple leaks from an official PPM Viber group showing arguments among lawmakers after Yameen appealed against backing the opposition’s bid to remove Speaker Abdulla Maseeh.
02 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Adeeb’s admission of frame-up fuels calls for Nazim’s release
Adeeb told the Supreme Court that the pistol found in Nazim’s bedroom did not belong to the then-defence minister, assuring the chief justice “as someone who knows very well the reasons why the incident occurred the way it did, how the planning began, the people involved, and how it ended”.
02 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Nazim and Imran taken back to jail
In his first media interview since his arrest in May 2015, Imran told the opposition-aligned Raajje TV before his return to prison that the opposition alliance is on the cusp of “victory” against President Abdulla Yameen’s embattled administration.
01 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
EU parliament discusses Maldives human rights situation
MEPs discussed “the continued lack of respect for the peaceful expression of the political opposition, worsening security trends including sharp radicalisation of parts of society and the high number of foreign fighters from the country joining the ranks of ISIS, as well as the overall decrease in the respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.”
27 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
‘No doubt’ of opposition parliamentary majority, Nasheed claims
“Our goal is to bring an end to President Yameen’s rule. I urge all party members to dedicate your time to the efforts to remove President Yameen from power,” the opposition leader said in a statement released Monday on the occasion of his Maldivian Democratic Party’s 12th anniversary.
26 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
MP Faris charged over use of PPM flag
The MP for Dhiggaru was charged with identity fraud under section 312 of the penal code. Causing a person to falsely believe that the defendant was lawfully exercising official or legislative authority is a class five felony that carries a two-year prison sentence.
22 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Adeeb a high flight risk, says attorney general
“In what country would a person convicted of trying to kill the head of state be allowed to escape? In what country would someone who embezzled millions of dollars be allowed to leave with that money?” he asked.
21 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Police seek charges against Gayoom’s assistant
The police are seeking charges former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s personal assistant over his refusal to appear for questioning over the alleged bribery of lawmakers by MP Faris Maumoon.
20 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Opposition lawmaker slams broadcasting regulator over Medianet fine
Opposition MP Ahmed ‘ADK’ Nashid slammed the broadcasting regulator Thursday night over an MVR500,000 (US$32,425) fine imposed on the main cable television provider for rebroadcasting an Al Jazeera corruption exposé.
19 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Calls grow to authorise medical leave for Adeeb
Amnesty International has joined opposition figures to call on the government to authorise medical leave from prison for Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.
18 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Cable TV provider fined half a million for airing Al Jazeera corruption exposé
According to state media, the ‘Stealing Paradise’ documentary, which exposed systemic corruption, abuse of power and criminal activity at the highest level of government, was deemed to pose a threat to national security.
17 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Opposition leaders welcome Gayoom back to Maldives
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was welcomed back to the Maldives by opposition leaders and supporters Wednesday night after nearly three months overseas.
16 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Government borrows US$52m for ‘short-term financing’
The loan was taken from the Bank of Maldives on March 28 to settle unpaid bills and “manage cash flow,” according to information shared by the finance ministry with parliament’s public accounts committee.
15 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Adam Azim released
Azim, the brother of jailed former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim and shadow minister of the Maldives United Opposition, was interrogated over remarks made during an appearance on the private broadcaster Sangu TV.
14 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Revisions to criminal procedures law withdrawn
A raft of amendments proposed by the government to the new criminal procedures law was abruptly withdrawn before it was put to a vote at Tuesday’s sitting of parliament.
13 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Azim questioned over Sangu TV appearance
Adam Azim, a senior opposition figure arrested on charges of encouraging the government’s overthrow was questioned by the police for nearly five hours Sunday about his appearance on Sangu TV.
12 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
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