MP Abdulla Riyaz


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


JP proposes all-party talks in first meeting with government
09 Jun 2015, 7:59 PM


Former police chief questioned over Dr Afrasheem murder, Raajje TV arson
06 May 2015, 6:06 PM
Fingerprints on confiscated pistol did not match Nazim’s, lawyers reveal
05 Mar 2015, 11:22 PM
JP Leader Gasim meets Sri Lankan President Sirisena
28 Feb 2015, 2:48 PM
Police deny framing Nazim as former Commissioner alleges politicisation
12 Feb 2015, 4:51 PM
JP calls on government to speed up projects included in PSIP budget
03 Sep 2014, 3:59 PM