Politics
Umar Naseer accused of corruption over Independence 50 celebrations
Shortly after investigators from the anti-graft watchdog went into the home ministry Sunday morning, Home Minister Azleen Ahmed called an impromptu press conference and alleged that his predecessor had awarded contracts in violation of public finance rules.
20 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Social media activist under arrest for ‘inciting fear and sowing discord’
Thayyib Shaheem, a prominent opposition social media activist, is under arrest on suspicion of sowing discord among the public with false information on social media and inciting fear and panic about the H1N1 swine flu virus.
19 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Criminal court threatens to take action against journalists
The criminal court has threatened to take “legal action” against journalists who “encourage terrorism” and threaten the peace, stability and sovereignty of the Maldivian state.
19 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
‘Terror threat’ prompted cancellation of Saudi king’s visit to Maldives
Both the police and the home minister have dismissed the article by Asian News International, which reported that the Saudi king’s official visit was cancelled over fears that terror cells set up by a Yemeni man in the Maldives could pose a threat.
19 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Council elections delayed for third time over flu outbreak
“President Yameen is convinced he can’t win a fair election and has delayed #LCE2017 for the 3rd time. A case of lies upon lies. Unacceptable,” tweeted former President Mohamed Nasheed, the opposition leader.
18 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Saudi king’s visit to Maldives postponed
The foreign minister said the visit was postponed due to the flu outbreak. The announcement comes after a leaked audio clip of Majority Leader Ahmed Nihan talking about the sale of Himithi in Faafu atoll to Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud.
17 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
MDP meeting hall raided for third time ahead of Saudi king’s visit
The meeting hall was previously raided twice amidst a crackdown against any attempts to carry out “demeaning” activities during upcoming official visits.
16 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives prepares to greet Saudi king
The Maldives is preparing for the official visit of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday afternoon with rehearsals for the red-carpet welcoming ceremony at the Republic Square in Malé.
16 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Faris Maumoon questioned by anti-graft watchdog
The Anti-Corruption Commission summoned MP Faris Maumoon for questioning on Tuesday afternoon, drawing accusations of intimidation and harassment ahead of the upcoming no-confidence vote against the speaker of parliament.
15 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
As sole candidates, 13 councillors elected without contest
Thirteen councillors have been elected without a contest after the elections commission declared them winners by default in the absence of other contenders.
15 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
MDP launches campaign, PPM introduces candidates for Malé city
The opposition MDP officially launched its local council election campaign with simultaneous rallies in the north and south on Thursday night as the ruling party introduced its candidates for the Malé city council.
13 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Police confiscate phones of social media activists
The police have confiscated the phones of Thayyib Shaheem and Shammoon ‘Lucas’ Jaleel , accusing the popular opposition social media activists of “spreading misinformation and sowing discord in society”.
13 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Raajje TV sets up ‘defamation fund’ after hefty fines
The hefty fines were the first punitive action taken under the controversial 2016 defamation law. Failure to pay the fines within 30 days could result in the closure of the station and a jail term of up to six months for the former Raajje TV journalist.
12 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Police orders removal of national flag from Gayoom’s office
The police have ordered the removal of the national flag from former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s office in Malé, citing new regulations that require the home ministry’s permission to hoist the national flag on private premises.
12 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Adeeb’s lawyer slams report of escape attempt
Jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s lawyer has slammed a report in Vnews alleging that his client was transferred to a police custodial centre Wednesday after an attempt to escape from the high-security Maafushi prison.
12 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
No intention of buying land in Maldives, asserts Saudi embassy
The Saudi Arabian government has no intention of investing in a mega project or buying an island or atoll in the Maldives, the Saudi embassy has asserted, dismissing the “widely circulated baseless and unfounded allegations”.
11 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Gayoom forced to leave without military bodyguards
The former president’s military bodyguards were prevented from accompanying him on a private visit to India, delaying his flight by an hour after the security personnel were forced to remove their luggage.
09 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Government denies ‘selling off’ atoll to Saudi Arabia
The categorical denial comes after Climate Home reported former President Mohamed Nasheed and foreign policy experts raising the prospect of Saudi Arabia seeking a strategic anchor in the Maldives to secure an oil route to China.
08 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Opposition announces protest against Faafu deal as police crackdown intensifies
After warning that “legal action” will be taken against “demeaning” activities during upcoming official visits, the police have raided the MDP’s meeting hall twice, painted over graffiti on Shaviyani Bileyfahi, and warned against putting up banners against the Faafu deal at the MDP’s campaign launch rally on Haa Alif Dhidhoo.
08 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
No-confidence motion filed to remove Speaker Maseeh
Opposition lawmakers have submitted a no-confidence motion to remove Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed, posing the first credible challenge to President Abdulla Yameen’s previously unassailable majority in parliament.
08 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
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