Politics
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
‘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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Government moves to slash oil tariff
The parliament has approved government-sponsored legislation for reducing the import duty for petroleum products from 10 to five percent.
12 Jun 2017, 09:00
Police question Vnews editor over ‘misleading’ headline
The police contended that the headline, ‘Adam Azim arrested on charges of trying to topple the government,’ misrepresented the content of the arrest warrant. The senior opposition figure was accused of speaking in a manner that encouraged the illegal overthrow of the government.
11 Jun 2017, 09:00
‘What I saw as real was not reality’: Adeeb’s open letter from prison
The jailed former vice president shared an open letter to the public through his lawyer after failing to secure permission to travel overseas for the treatment of glaucoma, kidney stones and internal cysts.
11 Jun 2017, 09:00
Opposition celebrates MP Mahloof’s release
Independent MP Ahmed Mahloof was released Friday morning after serving 10 months and 24 days in prison on two counts of police obstruction.
10 Jun 2017, 09:00
Adam Azim arrested for ‘encouraging overthrow of government’
Azim was accused of encouraging the overthrow of the government and of inciting hatred among the public toward the judiciary with false claims.
08 Jun 2017, 09:00
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