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Terrorism, climate change and return to democracy: President Solih addresses UN General Assembly

Solih became the first Maldivian leader to address the UNGA in seven years.

Maldives calls for UN reform

The Maldives has called on the UN to reform itself to better address the needs of small island states and global challenges such as climate change.

Who said what? Foreign Minister’s meetings in New York

Dunya called the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s ruling on Nasheed’s imprisonment “arbitrary” in a meeting with the UN human rights chief, and sought to downplay the call by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to grant clemency to Nasheed.

President Yameen may skip UN general assembly again

Yameen was scheduled to address the UNGA for the first time since his election on October 1. But Ibrahim Muaz Ali, the president’s spokesman, declined to comment if Yameen would be traveling to the US after his ongoing trip to Saudi Arabia.

Maldives’ UN journey proof small states can contribute to international community: Foreign minister

Maldives delegate to UN General Assembly call for assistance in fighting climate change