Politics


Chief justice slams ‘illegal’ suspension of Supreme Court director
Didi accused the Department of Judicial Administration of “bullying” court staff.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Opposition files corruption cases against president, speaker and defence minister
The complaints concerned alleged misuse of state resources on private trips.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Watchdog summons ‘unlawful,’ contends Justice Adam Mohamed
The justice challenged the legitimacy of the watchdog’s ethics probe.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Chief justice refuses to accept summons from watchdog
The JSC is investigating 18 complaints against Didi.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Stability and constitutional supremacy: President Solih’s Republic Day address
The president highlighted key achievements of his administration.
11 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliamentary committee condemns judge for ‘encouraging torture’
Judge Hailam shared a cartoon of the president and speaker in chains.
10 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Judge alleges coercion to sentence ex-president
Government officials sought assurances that Yameen will be jailed, Judge Hailam alleged.
09 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Thursday roundup: prosecution seeks to televise ex-vice president’s trial
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
07 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


NGO shutdown ‘shows repression hasn’t gone away’: Amnesty
Amnesty called on the government to reverse its decision to ban MDN.
06 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Tuesday roundup: judge suspended ahead of ex-president’s verdict
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
05 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: long weekend and JSC task-force
The president declared next Sunday a public holiday.
05 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives bans NGO over ‘anti-Islamic’ report
The Maldivian Democracy Network will be dissolved in 45 days.
05 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Monday roundup: judge shares cartoon of president in chains
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
04 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Sunday roundup: dozen detained from opposition Victory Day protest
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
03 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Thursday roundup: businessmen-lawmakers oppose income tax
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
31 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Wednesday roundup: Mahaz confirmed as new Supreme Court justice
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
30 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: Maldives ambassador presents credentials to Queen
24 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in September.
30 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Tuesday roundup: president appeals against weaponising Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories
29 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents
41 accidents occurred in Malé last week.
27 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Opposition warns of ‘popular uprising’ as ban MDN protests continue
More than 100 councils have backed calls to ban the NGO for “slandering Islam.”
27 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM

