Germany’s ambassador to the Maldives said the economy was suffering because of the volatile political situation and ordinary people were bearing the brunt.
The opposition alliance cried foul and western democracies expressed concern with "irregularities" but the government insisted that the vote was "free, fair, and transparent."
The defamation bill "does not seek to criminalise free speech," the government insists, claiming that it would "provide a layer of protection for those who may...
