United States


US pledges US$10 million in aid for the Maldives
The aid includes US$7 million to strengthen maritime security.
13 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives state media refuses to retract news on fake US cable
The US embassy dismissed the alleged leaked cable as fake.
06 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


US, EU and Canada condemn fresh crackdown on Maldives opposition
In a joint statement, the US, EU and Canada said urged the government to let the opposition conduct its activities without fear of intimidation or incarceration.
09 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM


Maldives condemned by UN and others over defamation law
The UN, US and human rights groups have urged the Maldivian government to scrap or amend a law re- criminalising defamation over restrictions it imposes on free speech and the press.
10 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM


Maldives enlists top US lobbying firm for US$55,000 a month
Amid mounting foreign pressure and the threat of targeted sanctions, Akin Gump has been employed for six months to assist the government with “outreach and communications with US government officials and media regarding ongoing priorities of the Republic of Maldives.”
15 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
PPM parliamentary group leader Nihan criticises US for comments on judiciary
22 Dec 2014, 3:45 PM
Judicial independence still an issue in Maldives, says US assistant secretary of state
18 Dec 2014, 2:09 PM
Russia slams Maldives after US detain Russian at Malé international airport
08 Jul 2014, 6:17 PM
EC dismissals: Court decision condemned by international community, EC praised
11 Mar 2014, 2:34 PM
Corruption, religious freedom, and judiciary biggest human rights problems in Maldives, say US report
01 Mar 2014, 10:22 PM
US never considered establishing military presence in Maldives
26 Jan 2014, 8:15 PM
Waheed’s “unprecedented” decision to stay “has endangered the Maldivian people’s right to elect a leader of their choice”: US
12 Nov 2013, 12:19 PM
Maldivian Democracy on the Brink: US ambassador
28 Oct 2013, 4:36 PM
United States, India, HRCM, multiple NGOs back Elections Commission, urge presidential polling to take place Saturday
18 Oct 2013, 8:41 PM
US government pledges US$9.7 million for Maldives climate change adaptation, election preparations
08 Jul 2013, 4:22 PM
Maldives’ political situation “very positive”: new US Ambassador
09 Sep 2012, 8:28 PM
“Nasheed’s ouster Maldives’ historical equivalent of Tiananmen Square”: US Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
27 Jun 2012, 7:05 PM
US “working closely” with India to resolve political crisis
18 Feb 2012, 3:57 PM
Newsweek labels Nasheed ‘Green Guru’ for climate change work
18 Aug 2010, 2:07 PM
New Ambassador of Sudan to the Maldives
08 Apr 2010, 11:48 AM