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Morning Brief

Opposition cries foul as downsizing Supreme Court divides ruling party

A digest of yesterday's top story.

25 Feb, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ruling party denies imminent removal of Supreme Court justices

Deputy Speaker Nazim dismissed "baseless" opposition allegations.

10 Feb, 11:30 AM

News In Brief

By-elections, impeachment plans and police brutality

News in brief from Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th.

08 Feb, 11:00 PM

Politics

Identity theft and pizza parties: PNC's fraudulent path to largest party

The ruling party is accused of misusing the national identity database to fraudulently boost its membership.

05 Feb, 10:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Tuesday roundup: anti-corruption watchdog probes compensation payouts

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

15 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Adhaalath Party urges respect for differing views on religious disputes

Clerics strongly opposed the nomination of two female judges to the Supreme Court.

26 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker

The two main contenders nominated the former president after a divisive campaign.

28 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

State funds approved for political parties

The MDP is now the largest party with more than 50,000 members.

21 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

MDP wins Filladhoo council by-election

The by-election was called after the resignation of two council members.

14 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Yellow wave sweeps MDP to historic 65-seat haul

MDP won an unprecedented super majority of the 87-member parliament.

08 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Elections Commission set to announce results

MDP has taken a two-third majority of the 19th parliament.

07 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Religious rhetoric incites violence, presidential commission warns

The warning came after JP leader Gasim Ibrahim claimed the MDP would build temples and churches.

26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Coalition leaders exchange barbs as campaign enters final stretch

Millionaire lawmakers won’t accept bribes, JP leader Gasim suggested.

24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

MDP accused of offering flats to voters

The party has denied the allegations after reports of phone calls from campaign offices.

21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Allegations against MDP candidate dismissed as smear campaign

Hisaan Hussain was accused of mistreating five people who lived in her house.

20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

MDP and Adhaalath team up in six constituencies

The MDP candidate for the Mahibadhoo constituency dropped out.

18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority

The second MDP government will “show the difference” with a parliament majority, he said.

10 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

MDP candidate’s campaign office vandalised

The attacks came after “constant death threats,” Mickail Naseem said.

09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

MDP proposes sweeping changes for judicial reform

The MDP proposes a dramatic reduction in the powers of the Supreme Court.

27 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

MDP to go it alone in parliamentary elections

The four-party coalition failed to agree on a formula for jointly contesting the elections in March.

02 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM

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