Politics
High court frees Gasim as Prosecutor General files bribery charges
The Prosecutor General’s office has meanwhile pressed charges against Gasim and JP MP Abdulla Riyaz. The first hearings have been scheduled for Thursday morning.
12 Apr 2017, 09:00
Government calls for ‘balanced’ statements from international partners
“Finding amicable solutions to the issues facing the country today should not be a responsibility that falls exclusively on the government,” the foreign ministry said in response to widespread international concern over an intensifying crackdown on opposition leaders.
11 Apr 2017, 09:00
Rules changed to save speaker from impeachment
The ruling party-dominated parliament on Monday pushed through controversial changes to the rules of procedure to require a minimum of 42 signatures from the 85-member house to submit a no-confidence motion against the speaker or the deputy speaker.
10 Apr 2017, 09:00
Gayoom staffer on trial for contempt
Abdul Aleem is accused of contravening the civil court ruling that put Yameen in control of the PPM, by setting up a rival secretariat and expelling lawmakers loyal to the president.
10 Apr 2017, 09:00
US, EU and Canada condemn fresh crackdown on Maldives opposition
In a joint statement, the US, EU and Canada said urged the government to let the opposition conduct its activities without fear of intimidation or incarceration.
09 Apr 2017, 09:00
‘No evidence’ Gasim bribed lawmakers, say lawyers
Gasim Ibrahim has been remanded for six days by the criminal court on charges of bribery as international concern grew of the opposition lawmaker’s arrest.
08 Apr 2017, 09:00
Gasim arrested for bribery
The police said Gasim, who is facing trial on bribery charges, may tamper with evidence if he remained free.
07 Apr 2017, 09:00
Raajje TV fined MVR1m over speech defaming Yameen
The broadcasting regulator has slapped an MVR1 million (US$64,850) fine on the Raajje TV for airing a speech at an opposition rally in October that was deemed defamatory towards President Abdulla Yameen.
06 Apr 2017, 09:00
Ex-home minister seeks defamation charge against PPM MP
MP Ibrahim Falah accused Umar Naseer of corrupt practices during activities held in July 2015 to celebrate 50 years of independence.
05 Apr 2017, 09:00
Gasim faces trial on bribery charge
Gasim has been questioned twice by the police for declaring in a speech that the allied parties would grant tickets for the 2019 parliamentary elections to MPs who vote in favour of last week’s no-confidence motion against the speaker of parliament.
04 Apr 2017, 09:00
PPM MP Saud pledges support to Gayoom
Saud is the second PPM MP to abandon President Yameen since the united opposition coalition sought unsuccessfully to impeach the speaker of parliament and dismantle the previously secure pro-government majority.
03 Apr 2017, 09:00
Government dismisses crackdown on opposition leaders
Dismissing allegations of harassing and intimidating opposition politicians, the government reiterated that the police and judiciary are independent institutions and accused the opposition of pulling “stunts to gain recognition and airtime in the international media.”
03 Apr 2017, 09:00
Gasim summoned to police headquarters for second time
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim was summoned for questioning for the second time on Sunday afternoon on charges of offering bribes to lawmakers to vote in favour of impeaching the speaker of parliament.
03 Apr 2017, 09:00
No-confidence vote: roundup of reactions
The opposition alliance cried foul and western democracies expressed concern with “irregularities” but the government insisted that the vote was “free, fair, and transparent.”
01 Apr 2017, 09:00
Government calls on parties to re-engage in talks
Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee, chairman of the all-party talks and the government’s chief negotiator, told the press on Thursday that invitations have been sent out and urged opposition parties to revive the failed talks.
01 Apr 2017, 09:00
Opposition decries ‘ramped up crackdown’
In the aftermath of Monday’s contentious no-confidence vote, fresh terror charges were raised against former President Nasheed, former President Gayoom was expelled from the party he founded, and former Defence Minister Nazim was abruptly taken back to jail after nearly a year under house arrest.
01 Apr 2017, 09:00
Riyaz, lawmaker and ex-police chief, under investigation for spreading false rumours
“They did this to stop what we are doing in parliament. To intimidate us because of the work we are doing politically,” MP Abdulla Riyaz said.
29 Mar 2017, 09:00
Yameen faction expels Gayoom from PPM
The ruling party’s ethics committee has also expelled MP Mohamed Ameeth after he refused to vote against Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed’s no-confidence motion.
28 Mar 2017, 09:00
Schools forced shut in Malé as parents keep children at home over flu outbreak
All schools in capital city Malé have been shut once again after parents refused to send their children to school amid widespread panic over a flu outbreak that has claimed six lives
28 Mar 2017, 09:00
No-confidence motion defeated – as it happened
Live coverage of on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed. The military security of the parliament has barred the media and civil society organisations from observing the sitting.
27 Mar 2017, 09:00
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