State Of Emergency

Maldives State of Emergency: FAQ

President Abdulla Yameen claims the Supreme Court is at the centre of what his supporters have called a “judicial coup” to overthrow the government.

Maldives says respect our laws as journalists set to be deported

The government set new rules requiring background checks on foreign media over an Al Jazeera documentary about alleged corruption and abuse of power by President Abdulla Yameen.

Maldives State of Emergency: A City Guide to Malé

The Maldives Independent has prepared a guide to the city for those steering clear of it because of the state of emergency.

Maldives state of emergency: updates

RaajjeTV shuts after Maldives military threatens action

The station discontinued its live broadcast at around 11 pm, citing a warning from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) it would close down news outlets that were “threatening national security.”

European envoys ‘disappointed’ by Maldives presidential snub

Ambassadors from the European Union, Germany and the UK were in the Maldives days after a state of emergency was declared.

Maldives unrest could escalate India-China tensions

A state of emergency declared by President Abdulla Yameen has triggered an onslaught of travel warnings from foreign governments, including China and the UK, advising their holidaymakers to be careful.

Maldives president reveals 50 percent pay rise and ‘coup epiphany’

His full salary is MVR 100,000 (US$6,464) a month and comes from the state.

Maldives judges ‘took millions in bribes’ as part of coup plot

Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and Judge Ali Hameed were both arrested hours after a state of emergency was declared.

Maldives capital braces for unrest on ‘coup day’

Six years after Mohamed Nasheed stepped down as president the Maldives, in particular the capital, is in turmoil again after a state of emergency was declared.

Live blog: Maldives State of Emergency

A former president and the country’s top judge were among those arrested last night as the Maldives declared a state of emergency.

Resort occupancy rate continues to fall

While the occupancy rate at resorts fell six percent in November to 68.7 percent, the occupancy rate at guesthouse rose 11.6 percent during the month. In contrast to resorts and hotels, guesthouse occupancy has risen to an average of 22.9 percent this year.

Bomb scare in northern island

“It was made of plastic bottles and foil was wrapped around it. One of our employees noticed fire inside the engine room and went in to inspect,” an employee at the Haa Alif Ihavandhoo powerhouse said.

Sri Lanka warns Maldives against regional instability

Sri Lanka has warned the Maldives against “regional instability,” slamming a state of emergency declared here in the wake of an explosion on the presidential speedboat that has seen a cross-border killing and arrests. Soon after the statement was issued, Maldives lifted the state of emergency.

President Yameen lashes out at ‘bipolar’ opposition

Accusing the MDP of calling for a tourism boycott and then expressing concern over the adverse impact on the tourism industry from the unprecedented 30-day nationwide state of emergency declared last week, Yameen said: “I think the psyche or thinking of these groups is characterised by bipolarism.”

Maldives lifts state of emergency

President Abdulla Yameen has lifted an unprecedented 30-day nationwide state of emergency after just six days, citing progress by the police in investigating threats posed by missing weapons and explosives.

Raajje TV resumes politics coverage ‘for the sake of viewers’

Raajje TV’s chief operating officer said the station decided to resume regular broadcasts last night for the sake of its viewers despite failed attempts to seek assurances from the authorities. The media regulatory body had threatened to revoke licenses of TV stations that air content deemed to pose a threat to national security.

World Cup qualifier to take place in Maldives despite state of emergency

The Hong Kong Football Association’s chairman said the Maldivian defence ministry has assured the Hong Kong team’s safety to FIFA “as the state of emergency is declared only to cope with the demonstration in their country this weekend.” The constitutional right to freedom of assembly was suspended two days ahead of a mass protest planned by the main opposition party.

Midnight raids for weapons continue in Malé

According to local media, the police confiscated a pistol from the Thoathaage house in the Manchangoalhi ward of the capital. However, the suspected weapon reportedly turned out to a toy pistol that shoots plastic beads. The police raided three homes in Malé last night amidst an ongoing 30-day nationwide state of emergency declared over fears of imminent attacks.

MDP defies state of emergency with food parties

In an interview with The New York Times, Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon acknowledged that one aim of declaring a state of emergency was to stop the MDP’s mass protest, claiming it “might lead to violence and possible use of explosive devices or weapons that we know are out there.”