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UK minister of state meets President Yameen

Swire’s visit follows the government’s sudden change of heart in authorising jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s travel to the UK for medical treatment. Indian and Sri Lankan media reported today that lobbying efforts by the Maldives’ neighbours were responsible for the government’s u-turn.

17 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Senator McCain ‘standing for human rights in the Maldives’

Jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s international lawyers Jared Genser and Amal Clooney met with US Senator John McCain yesterday as their campaign seeking targeted sanctions to secure the opposition leader’s release intensifies.

14 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

UN rights team calls on ex president

A team from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) met on Tuesday with former president Mohamed Nasheed at his residence, where he remains under house arrest over a terrorism conviction.

15 Jul 2015, 1:00 PM

Politics

Government dismisses ‘slanderous’ allegation of plot to assassinate Nasheed

23 Apr 2015, 7:55 PM

Politics

Calls grow for President Yameen to intervene, resolve political crisis

29 Mar 2015, 5:57 PM

News In Brief

Government invites international experts to observe Nasheed’s appeal hearings

24 Mar 2015, 9:51 PM

Politics

Foreigners cannot meddle in domestic affairs, declares President Yameen

10 Mar 2015, 6:24 PM

News In Brief

Nasheed arrest “domestic matter” for Maldives: Chinese Foreign Ministry

26 Feb 2015, 2:52 PM

News In Brief

UK alerts British tourists to protests in Malé

24 Feb 2015, 4:54 PM

News In Brief

Nasheed meets South Korean president while attending IDU meeting

22 Nov 2014, 4:29 PM

Politics

JP open to negotiations with PPM, says Gasim

18 Jun 2014, 5:01 PM

Politics

“They say they have trust in the judiciary because they can influence it”: Nasheed

06 Mar 2014, 4:49 PM

Politics

ACC defends report on airport privatisation deal as Sheikh Imran insinuates bribery from GMR

24 Jun 2013, 5:49 PM

Culture

Religious advice should not involve political interest, says Nasheed

24 Jun 2013, 12:49 PM

News In Brief

Nasheed calls on government to complete Thimarafushi airport

23 Jun 2013, 5:29 PM

Business & Tourism

Auditor General’s Office to verify disputed figures in finance ministry audit report

23 Jun 2013, 1:48 PM

Politics

No corruption in GMR airport deal, concludes ACC

18 Jun 2013, 7:45 PM

Politics

MDP launches agriculture policy: govt to buy, ship local produce

19 May 2013, 8:59 PM

Politics

New footage of Feb 7 shows Yameen, Gasim inciting demonstrators, police

20 Feb 2013, 12:02 PM

Politics

MDP accuse Commonwealth Secretariat of complicity in “coup” cover-up

24 Jan 2013, 7:05 PM

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