November 3rd was the 30th anniversary of a violent coup attempt.
The minister said he used Facebook to get news of a threat out fast.
The government has been accused of seeking a pretext to delay the September 23 presidential election.
Speaking at an event to mark the 29th anniversary of Victory Day, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar said both secular or irreligious thought and religious extremism...
Citing the need to safeguard the army from political influences, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar announced plans to amend the Armed Forces Act this year, prompting...
A failed coup attempt by a faction within the Turkish military Friday night has reignited fierce debates among Maldivians on social media about the controversial transfer...
The government has identified individuals suspected of recruiting Maldivians for militant extremist groups fighting in the Syrian civil war, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar revealed today.
The government has promised "swift measures" against Maldivians involved with terrorist organisations in a new state policy on combating terrorism and violent extremism. A seven-page policy...
Speaking to reporters last night upon his return from a four-day official visit to Pakistan, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar said the loan will be used...
"The government decided to provide [compensation for] 40 percent of the damages...In addition to this, MVR1 million (US$64,800) from Coastline will be distributed proportionately," Defence Minister...
