The first sitting for 2018 was scheduled for Monday and due to be addressed by President Abdulla Yameen. It was cancelled indefinitely, parliament said in a...
While the Supreme Court annulled all proceedings against the high-profile politicians, it has not ordered the dismissal of charges. It has ordered their release until a...
Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed advised the implementation of the ruling following due process and the Prosecutor General’s office said it was working to complete the necessary...
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which last updated its advice over a terror threat, said political protests and demonstrations often took place in Malé and that...
Ministers and lawmakers at a press conference Friday afternoon declared loyalty to Yameen and condemned the opposition's alleged plot to topple the government.
"In the spirit of democracy and rule of law, it is imperative for all organs of the Government of Maldives to respect and abide by the...
As the country braces itself for a tumultuous 2018 - and possibly a presidential election - the Maldives Independent looks back at the main political events...
Private TV stations will be shut down without notice if coverage of the unfolding crisis is deemed to pose a threat to national security, the Maldives...
Riot police used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse people who had gathered in their thousands on Thursday night to celebrate the imminent freedom of...
The defence minister said it could be a time of a national security crisis, as hundreds of people filled the capital's streets to celebrate the imminent...
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of high-profile prisoners including the former president Mohamed Nasheed and former vice president Ahmed Adeeb.
The corpse was found floating by the water villas of Soneva Jani in Noonu atoll Thursday morning.
The alcohol importing license for all Villa holiday properties, except Royal Island Resort, was revoked last year. Villa had been importing alcohol to Royal and transferring...
Faris Maumoon is already on trial for identity fraud and bribery and was recently released after six months in custody. But he was arrested last Saturday...
The court ordered banks to freeze the personal accounts of Interpol-wanted Mohamed Allam Latheef, his father Abdul Latheef Aboobakur and accounts of 10 companies linked to...
Mihaaru and Avas both said that police officers went to their offices, asking about a statement from Ahmed Adeeb.
The suspension comes as the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party prepares to hold a rally on the island. All five councillors are involved in setting it up.
