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Politics

Opposition MPs want Maldives defence minister questioned over Facebook post

The minister said he used Facebook to get news of a threat out fast.

06 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives parliament endorses decision to quit Commonwealth

The People’s Majlis endorsed today President Abdulla Yameen’s decision for the Maldives to quit the Commonwealth over alleged unfair treatment, interference in domestic affairs, and threats to sovereignty and independence.

19 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Committee approves controversial anti-terrorism bill

The parliament’s national security committee has approved a new anti-terrorism bill that opposition MPs fear could be misused to target anti-government activities and jail politicians. The government-sponsored legislation could be put to a vote next week and is likely to pass as the ruling coalition controls a simple majority in the People’s Majlis.

21 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

Committee approves authorising president to determine city council’s powers

09 Jun 2015, 2:10 PM

News In Brief

New penal code delayed by three months

09 Apr 2015, 5:24 PM

Politics

Anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism bill passed

02 Apr 2014, 3:52 PM

Politics

MPs warned of consequences of failure to pass anti-money laundering legislation

13 Feb 2014, 6:17 PM

Politics

Criminal Procedure Code Bill to include strong measures against hard-line offenders

16 Dec 2013, 7:09 PM

Crime

EC warns parliament over VTV’s attempt to “incite uprising” against commission

16 Sep 2013, 6:00 PM

Politics

National Security Committee investigating local media spreading JP’s claims against Elections Commission

14 Sep 2013, 7:20 PM

Culture

Transport minister to be summoned to committee over Israeli jet

17 Oct 2012, 8:49 PM

Politics

Parliament’s National Security Committee to summon Home Minister and Defence Minister

31 Jan 2012, 10:44 AM

Business & Tourism

National Security Committee to forward resolution prohibiting Israeli flight operations

28 Dec 2011, 6:08 PM

Politics

Dr. Bari requests Parliament to forbid all Israeli ties

26 Dec 2011, 6:52 PM

Politics

Adhaalath Party calls on party members to conduct peaceful protest

22 Dec 2011, 6:47 PM

Politics

MP Yameen questioned by National Security Committee over alleged illegal oil trade

02 Nov 2011, 9:55 PM

News In Brief

Amendment to open visa laws sent for further review

18 Oct 2011, 6:01 PM

News In Brief

Government nominates, shuffles ambassadors

29 Aug 2011, 3:45 PM

News In Brief

National security committee compiles report on Gitmo detainees

07 Jun 2010, 10:31 AM

Politics

Claims of citizenship for Guantánamo detainees are “total lies”, says Attorney General

24 May 2010, 5:18 PM

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