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MP Abdulla Riyaz

Crime

Court concludes appeal of MP Riyaz’s acquittal

The High Court on Monday concluded hearings into the state’s appeal of opposition MP Abdulla Riyaz’s acquittal on obstruction charges last year.

02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

MP Abdulla Riyaz cleared of obstruction charge

A three-judge panel at the criminal court ruled Sunday morning that the police obtained evidence against the lawmaker in contravention of the parliamentary privileges law.

09 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court hears closing arguments in MP Riyaz’s trial

The criminal court heard closing arguments Tuesday in Jumhooree Party MP Abdulla Riyaz’s trial on an obstruction charge raised over his refusal to unlock his mobile phone.

17 May 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

MP Riyaz pleads not guilty to obstruction charge

At a preliminary hearing Thursday morning, Judge Ahmed Shakeel rejected the state prosecutor’s request to detain Riyaz until the end of the trial, dismissing the prosecution’s argument that he could attempt to influence evidence in a separate case.

13 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court refuses to detain Gasim for bribery trial

At a preliminary hearing closed to the media and members of the public, Gasim pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery and attempting to influence voting and official conduct.

13 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

High court frees Gasim as Prosecutor General files bribery charges

The Prosecutor General’s office has meanwhile pressed charges against Gasim and JP MP Abdulla Riyaz. The first hearings have been scheduled for Thursday morning.

12 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Government dismisses crackdown on opposition leaders

Dismissing allegations of harassing and intimidating opposition politicians, the government reiterated that the police and judiciary are independent institutions and accused the opposition of pulling “stunts to gain recognition and airtime in the international media.”

03 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition decries ‘ramped up crackdown’

In the aftermath of Monday’s contentious no-confidence vote, fresh terror charges were raised against former President Nasheed, former President Gayoom was expelled from the party he founded, and former Defence Minister Nazim was abruptly taken back to jail after nearly a year under house arrest.

01 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Speaker faces no-confidence vote after realignment in Majlis

The no-confidence vote will be the first challenge to President Abdulla Yameen’s majority in parliament since the split within the PPM saw eight MPs loyal to the party’s deposed leader, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, form a rival bloc to work with the opposition.

31 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

UN envoy departs with appeal for ‘maximum flexibility’

The UN said Tamrat Samuel “urged all concerned Maldivian parties to show maximum flexibility and commitment to compromise in order to overcome outstanding differences and address vital matters of national importance.”

23 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

MP questions composition of parliament’s graft-probe committee

The parliament’s public accounts oversight committee has launched an inquiry into corruption cases under investigation since 2008, including the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation corruption scandal.

24 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

JP proposes all-party talks in first meeting with government

09 Jun 2015, 7:59 PM

Politics

Former police chief questioned over Dr Afrasheem murder, Raajje TV arson

06 May 2015, 6:06 PM

Politics

Fingerprints on confiscated pistol did not match Nazim’s, lawyers reveal

05 Mar 2015, 11:22 PM

Politics

JP Leader Gasim meets Sri Lankan President Sirisena

28 Feb 2015, 2:48 PM

Politics

Police deny framing Nazim as former Commissioner alleges politicisation

12 Feb 2015, 4:51 PM

News In Brief

JP calls on government to speed up projects included in PSIP budget

03 Sep 2014, 3:59 PM

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