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US and EU welcome dismissal of election challenge

“The Maldivian people can finally enjoy clarity over the outcome of the election,” the president-elect said.

22 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

President-elect discusses reform and asset recovery with UK minister

Solih also met the ambassadors of France and the European Union.

08 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives accuses US of coercion and intimidation after sanctions threat

Washington’s intervention was described as unhelpful and an act of intimidation.

08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Western powers call on Maldives to restore independence of parliament

“The forcible closure of the nation’s Majlis to its members; security forces surrounding and entering Parliament; and the harassment, intimidation and arrests of elected members of parliament are deeply troubling,” reads a joint statement.

26 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives ‘rejects’ international criticism of defamation bill

The defamation bill “does not seek to criminalise free speech,” the government insists, claiming that it would “provide a layer of protection for those who may fall victim to scurrilous and defamatory articles and to ensure that such comment does not impact upon issues of religious sentiment or national security.”

02 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Democracy or money? Excerpts from Yameen’s May 2 speech

Here are excerpts from Yameen’s May 2 speech in which he speaks at length on his views of democracy, criticises persisting international pressure and opposition’s lobby efforts for sanctions.

05 May 2016, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

A tale of two Maldives

The simple fact is that for many months the international media and political leaders in the US, UK and Europe have heard only one side of the story about the Maldives: that promoted by Nasheed and his high-profile media lawyers, writes Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon.

26 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Defiant Yameen lashes out as concerns persist over jailing of opponents

The Maldives’ embattled president, Abdulla Yameen, has lashed out at persisting international scrutiny over the jailing of his opponents, days after cabinet ministers promised to follow recommendations for reform by the Commonwealth.

25 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed meets top diplomats in Colombo

Following his temporary release from jail, former President Mohamed Nasheed met today with the heads of diplomatic missions in Colombo and expressed the need for dialogue between the opposition and the Maldivian government, according to sources.

20 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Sri Lanka brokered deal for Nasheed’s release in jeopardy

Home Minister Umar Naseer, who had refused to meet UK Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire today, is now claiming Nasheed tore up state documents.

18 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Foreign minister slams UK, US, EU, Canada over tweets

03 Jun 2015, 9:37 PM

Politics

US “deeply troubled” by Maldives’ questionable commitment to democracy, human rights

28 Mar 2015, 5:36 PM

Politics

Respect Criminal Court verdict, says President Yameen

15 Mar 2015, 11:59 AM

Politics

US, EU, and UK concerned over lack of due process in Nasheed trial

14 Mar 2015, 4:19 PM

Business & Tourism

US and Maldives hold first bilateral trade talks

20 Oct 2014, 3:31 PM

Politics

Unauthorised aircraft identified as belonging to US military

31 Aug 2014, 9:06 PM

Politics

Government’s respect for religious freedom declined in 2013: US State Department report

02 Aug 2014, 2:37 PM

Politics

Seleznyov’s Guam hearing delayed as defence claims Maldives’ arrest was illegal

22 Jul 2014, 5:06 PM

Politics

MMA denies US suggestion it has knowledge of terrorist funding

12 May 2014, 6:49 PM

Politics

EC dismissals: Government calls on international partners to respect Maldivian constitution

13 Mar 2014, 1:32 PM

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