Riyaz Rasheed


After Commonwealth warning, government renews call for dialogue
On Sunday, the government asked the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party and the Adhaalath Party to send details of its representatives for all-party talks “as they were the only parties who have not yet done so despite several previous requests.”
26 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM


UK training terrorists to attack Maldives, says ruling party MP
“There’s no room now to believe that what Britain is doing now isn’t keeping a few Maldivians there and training them for a terrorist attack here,” PPM MP Riyaz Rasheed said during Monday’s sitting of parliament.
19 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM


Human rights watchdog slams “unacceptable” misogynistic behaviour from MPs
Misogynistic remarks and behaviour from MPs that were derogatory towards women at recent sittings of the People’s Majlis are “unacceptable,” the human rights watchdog has said, urging lawmakers not to undermine national efforts for women’s empowerment.
17 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM


Ruling party MP calls female MPs ‘screaming crows’ in equality debate
PPM MP Riyaz Rasheed caused a stir today labelling the four women MPs of the opposition “shameless” and “screaming crows.” He also said that women are the leading cause for heart attacks and strokes.
14 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM


MDP calls for President Yameen to face investigation over Maldives biggest ever corruption scandal
The MDP said it had received documents via email that appear to show Yameen is “equally involved” in the corruption involving his former deputy Ahmed Adeeb and the state tourism promotion firm Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation.
31 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


Majority leader hospitalised with a lung infection
Majority leader Ahmed Nihan has been admitted today at the Intensive Care Unit because of a worsening lung infection. His family is hoping to fly him to India for further treatment tomorrow.
19 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


Maldives MPs caught up in tourism scandal
Companies affiliated with ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives MPs Mohamed Musthafa, Hussain Manik Dhon Manik and Riyaz Rasheed, and main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s Ahmed ‘ADK’ Nashid were awarded islands without due process.
05 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


President vetoes bill banning calls for sanctions, tourism boycotts
President Abdulla Yameen has vetoed a law banning calls for tourism boycott and sanctions against the Maldives, saying the bill infringes on the right to free speech.
13 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM


Nasheed’s lawyers ask UK for targeted sanctions
Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s lawyers have submitted to the UK government a list of potential targets for sanctions, prompting a ruling party MP to claim the opposition leader’s supporters will be banned from Saudi Arabia and China.
27 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
MP Riyaz refuses to apologise for ‘discriminatory’ tweets
17 May 2015, 7:42 PM
Majlis’ Ibthihaal investigation postponed until end of recess
15 Feb 2015, 4:24 PM
Majlis standing committees’ composition approved as parties reach compromise
25 Jun 2014, 3:29 PM
PPM and MDP elect parliamentary group leaders
03 Jun 2014, 10:49 AM
DQP MP Riyaz Rasheed joins PPM
09 Jan 2014, 7:07 PM
JP and PPM coalitions unite in condemnation of the Elections Commission
22 Oct 2013, 5:59 PM
Parliament rejects bill proposing enforcement of death penalty by hanging
25 Jun 2013, 5:49 PM
DQP MP Riyaz submits bill proposing hanging as preferred method of execution
06 Jun 2013, 6:24 PM
“The word coalition is not meaningful in the Maldives”: DRP Deputy Leader
24 Oct 2012, 4:44 PM
Conflicting reports over DQP MP Riyaz’s resignation from party
16 Oct 2012, 10:27 AM
“Why doesn’t Rasheed petition FIFA to sack me?”: Dr Shaheed rubbishes Riyaz’s calls for his resignation
09 Aug 2012, 5:56 PM