Friday’s protests, organised by the Maldives United Opposition (MOU), were held on more than 15 islands. There were 23 arrests, with politicians and journalists among those...
Hisaan Hussain and MP Maariya Ahmed Didi, who represent Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, told reporters that their client said the charges against him were baseless and...
There have been regular opposition protests in the capital demanding the release of high-profile prisoners.
The defence ministry said it was concerned by "irresponsible" calls for and encouragement of Indian military intervention and military action.
The petition was filed last month, to much fanfare, by former presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom as well as other opposition figures.
President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency following a shock Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of his opponents, including Mohamed Nasheed.
President Abdulla Yameen claims the Supreme Court is at the centre of what his supporters have called a “judicial coup” to overthrow the government. He says...
President Abdulla Yameen claims the Supreme Court is at the centre of what his supporters have called a “judicial coup” to overthrow the government.
Tourism accounts for one-third of economic output and previous political disruptions have negatively affected GDP growth, says Moody's Investors Service.
Police spokesman Ahmed Shifan told reporters that US$260,000 had been found in a bag belonging to Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed, one of two judges arrested...
The Maldives Independent has prepared a guide to the city for those steering clear of it because of the state of emergency.
The government set new rules requiring background checks on foreign media over an Al Jazeera documentary about alleged corruption and abuse of power by President Abdulla...
The station discontinued its live broadcast at around 11 pm, citing a warning from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) it would close down news outlets...
There is a state of emergency in the Maldives following President Abdulla Yameen’s refusal to obey a Supreme Court verdict. Here is a round-up of developments...
His full salary is MVR 100,000 (US$6,464) a month and comes from the state.
Ambassadors from the European Union, Germany and the UK were in the Maldives days after a state of emergency was declared.
A state of emergency declared by President Abdulla Yameen has triggered an onslaught of travel warnings from foreign governments, including China and the UK, advising their...
