A UN committee was told last month the Maldives would vote yes.
The moratorium was lifted by former president Abdulla Yameen in 2014.
The government initially decided to implement the death penalty through lethal injection, but is now ready to carry out executions by hanging.
British minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon told the House of Lords the government had engaged the Maldives at the highest levels over the death penalty.
Delays in carrying out the death penalty due will be resolved by October 8, the home minister has said, despite international condemnation about the country resuming...
The Maldives will be ready to carry out the first executions in more than 60 years next month, President Abdulla Yameen declared Sunday amid growing international...
The renowned Islamic scholar urged President Abdulla Yameen to reconsider moving ahead with the first execution in the Maldives in more than 60 years.
MEPs discussed "the continued lack of respect for the peaceful expression of the political opposition, worsening security trends including sharp radicalisation of parts of society and...
If the guilty verdicts are upheld by both the high court and supreme court, Abdulla Nazeef and Mohamed Shifau will join three convicts presently on death...
The criminal court has acquitted the step-grandson of involvement in the January 2012 murder of Ali Hassan 'Ayyube', an alleged sorcerer from the island of Kudahuvadhoo...
"At present, the lack of confidence in due process means that the risk of the execution of an innocent man or woman is greater than ever,"...
Ex Home Minister Umar Naseer speaks candidly about his resignation from the cabinet, the changing political landscape, and the high-profile murder of Dr Afrasheem Ali.
Omkar Khandekar explores "the melting pot of conspiracy theories" spawned by the assassination of Dr Afrasheem Ali in October 2012.
The president's address featured recurring themes: an alleged conspiracy by unnamed foreign powers to undermine the country's Islamic identity, independence and sovereignty; the threat posed by...
The apex court upheld the conviction of Mohamed Nabeel on the murder of an 18-year-old man in March 2009. The full bench of the Supreme Court...
As the state prepares for its first execution in more than half a century, Shahindha Ismail ruminates on the value of forgiveness and mercy in Islam.
Contrary to reports in local media, the UN Human Rights Committee has not "ordered" the government to halt the imminent execution of a 22-year-old convict, newly-appointed...
