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Maldives red-faced over India UN vote ‘snub’

The Maldives was thrashed by Indonesia in the UN Security Council vote.

19 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

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Row over Maldives failed UN Security Council bid

The Maldives was thrashed by Indonesia in the vote for a UN Security Council seat from the Asia-Pacific region.

10 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives ‘disappointed’ after being thrashed in UN vote

Indonesia got more votes than the Maldives in the contested election for one Asia-Pacific seat by 144 to 46.

09 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

India’s vote for Maldives ‘guaranteed’ at Security Council election

Ambassadors are confident India will vote for the Maldives to get a seat on the UN Security Council, despite nosediving bilateral ties.

07 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Dhonis and hashtags for Maldives UN Security Council bid

While the Maldives foreign ministry announced the country’s candidacy back in 2016, a new website, animated video and three hashtags have been launched to support its Security Council campaign.

17 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives seeks election to UN Security Council

Citing under-representation of small states in the UN’s main bodies, Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim announced Saturday the Maldives’ candidature to the UN Security Council for the term 2019-2020.

25 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM

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“Potential for trouble”: UN Security Council briefed on Maldives

05 Oct 2013, 1:25 PM

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13 Apr 2011, 12:50 PM

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