Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
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Maldives parliament resumes sittings
Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.
28 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
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Campaign trail: war of pledges, retirement age and interim rule
Daily round-up of news from the campaign trail.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
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Maldives government urged to use state funds for candidate security
Young men on motorbikes confronted and tried to attack the opposition’s presidential candidate.
11 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
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Mohamed Nasheed, the Maldives and the MDP
Nasheed’s decision not to run for president shocked, and even divided, the party he leads.
11 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
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Attempted assault on opposition presidential candidate
The candidate was unharmed and led away from the scene by private security.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
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The race of his life: An introduction to the Maldives’ latest presidential hopeful
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has never sought the spotlight or headlines.
02 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
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Government welcomes MDP ‘decision’ to take part in presidential poll
One minister hoped ‘honest campaigning’ could now begin.
02 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
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MDP denies internal rifts over presidential pick
Debate is raging about who should be the main opposition’s presidential candidate.
01 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
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Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared MDP’s alternative candidate
The veteran lawmaker was appointed in a unanimous decision by 791 delegates at the MDP’s congress.
30 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
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Cheers and jeers as lawmaker freed
There are concerns about the drain on police resources since a state of emergency was declared.
28 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
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Agreement over opposition leaders’ proposals
In establishing a unity government, all proposals by opposition parties have been agreeable so far, said MDP parliamentary group leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
09 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
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After Commonwealth warning, government renews call for dialogue
On Sunday, the government asked the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party and the Adhaalath Party to send details of its representatives for all-party talks “as they were the only parties who have not yet done so despite several previous requests.”
26 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM
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MDP undecided on continuation of talks
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) remains undecided on continuing talks with the government despite alleging President Abdulla Yameen had failed to honour a commitment to release former President Mohamed Nasheed.
30 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM
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Freedom for ex president on the horizon, suggests MDP
Following a third meeting of talks with the government, the MDP has raised hope of freedom for convicted opposition leader and former president Mohamed Nasheed by July 26, the day Maldives marks 50 years of independence from the British.
13 Jul 2015, 2:50 AM
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Third meeting of talks cancelled
The government has cancelled a third meeting in ongoing talks with the MDP as some ministers are out of the country, the president’s office has said.
08 Jul 2015, 8:52 PM
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Progress in talks raises hope of end to crisis
Representatives of the government and the opposition expressed tonight optimism of a resolution to a six-month long political crisis with home minister stating the government is open to exploring avenues to release jailed politicians and withdraw charges against opposition supporters.
06 Jul 2015, 3:48 AM
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Leaders commit to reconciliation, prepare to begin talks
“I believe this is the time for a major reconciliation by finding a consensus through talks. The government, to show its sincerity, will make all the concessions we can,” Home minister Umar Naseer told the press following a meeting with MDP MP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
02 Jul 2015, 2:50 AM
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Opposition to stage a sit-in on June 12
09 Jun 2015, 6:20 PM
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Opposition announces mass protest for June 12
20 May 2015, 8:21 PM
MDP against “double taxation” of tourism industry
13 Jan 2014, 6:31 PM