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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Foreign minister slams UK, US, EU, Canada over tweets
03 Jun 2015, 9:37 PM
US “deeply troubled” by Maldives’ questionable commitment to democracy, human rights
28 Mar 2015, 5:36 PM
Respect Criminal Court verdict, says President Yameen
15 Mar 2015, 11:59 AM
US, EU, and UK concerned over lack of due process in Nasheed trial
14 Mar 2015, 4:19 PM
US and Maldives hold first bilateral trade talks
20 Oct 2014, 3:31 PM
Unauthorised aircraft identified as belonging to US military
31 Aug 2014, 9:06 PM
Government’s respect for religious freedom declined in 2013: US State Department report
02 Aug 2014, 2:37 PM
Seleznyov’s Guam hearing delayed as defence claims Maldives’ arrest was illegal
22 Jul 2014, 5:06 PM
MMA denies US suggestion it has knowledge of terrorist funding
12 May 2014, 6:49 PM
EC dismissals: Government calls on international partners to respect Maldivian constitution
13 Mar 2014, 1:32 PM