Azima Shakoor


Judges pledge to tackle human-trafficking
Maldivian judges have pledged their support to end human trafficking, agreeing to hold awareness sessions with contractors and use a special logo on all construction bid invitations by the judiciary.
08 May 2016, 9:00 AM


Maldives and the Commonwealth’s formal agenda: both sides claim victory
Ministers here have said the CMAG had not placed the Maldives on its formal agenda, while critics argued that continued scrutiny means the Maldives is effectively on the 53-member inter-governmental body’s watch.
23 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM


Police block anti-corruption walk
Dozens of riot police officers have set up barricades on all roads leading to Malé’s Artificial Beach today in an attempt to block a walk organized by the opposition in protest over what watchdog bodies have called the Maldives’ biggest ever corruption scandal.
05 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM


Nasheed prefers physical therapy over surgery, says lawyer
Former President Mohamed Nasheed could require up to six months to fully recover from a spinal condition, his lawyers have said. Azima Shakoor, the minister for legal affairs at the president’s office, told reporters in Colombo that the government would extend his 30-day medical leave on request.
30 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


TVM launches English talk show to counter Nasheed’s media blitz
Top government officials appeared last night in the Maldives public broadcaster’s first-ever English talk show to dismiss former President Mohamed Nasheed’s damning comments on rising terrorist recruitment and call for targeted sanctions.
28 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


Azima Shakoor appointed as legal affairs minister
President Abdulla Yameen made four new ministerial appointments today. Former Attorney General Azima Shakoor was appointed as minister of legal affairs at the president’s office.
10 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
No-confidence motion delayed after Attorney General calls in sick
28 Oct 2013, 3:09 PM
UN Special Representative calls for abolition of degrading and capital punishment against children
08 May 2013, 8:35 PM
Parliament notifies Gasim of case to remove him from JSC
23 Mar 2013, 3:01 PM
UN Special Rapporteur criticises “arbitrary” appointment of judges in Nasheed trial
26 Feb 2013, 6:20 PM
Bill on death penalty drafted, unclear on action on past sentences: AG Shakoor
01 Nov 2012, 5:52 PM
Attorney General expresses doubt over legality of former govt’s property deals
12 Mar 2012, 3:56 PM