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United States

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

PPM parliamentary group leader Nihan criticises US for comments on judiciary

22 Dec 2014, 3:45 PM

Politics

Judicial independence still an issue in Maldives, says US assistant secretary of state

18 Dec 2014, 2:09 PM

Crime

Russia slams Maldives after US detain Russian at Malé international airport

08 Jul 2014, 6:17 PM

Politics

EC dismissals: Court decision condemned by international community, EC praised

11 Mar 2014, 2:34 PM

Politics

Corruption, religious freedom, and judiciary biggest human rights problems in Maldives, say US report

01 Mar 2014, 10:22 PM

News In Brief

US never considered establishing military presence in Maldives

26 Jan 2014, 8:15 PM

Politics

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

News In Brief

Maldivian Democracy on the Brink: US ambassador

28 Oct 2013, 4:36 PM

Politics

United States, India, HRCM, multiple NGOs back Elections Commission, urge presidential polling to take place Saturday

18 Oct 2013, 8:41 PM

Business & Tourism

US government pledges US$9.7 million for Maldives climate change adaptation, election preparations

08 Jul 2013, 4:22 PM

Politics

Maldives’ political situation “very positive”: new US Ambassador

09 Sep 2012, 8:28 PM

Politics

“Nasheed’s ouster Maldives’ historical equivalent of Tiananmen Square”: US Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies

27 Jun 2012, 7:05 PM

News In Brief

US “working closely” with India to resolve political crisis

18 Feb 2012, 3:57 PM

Politics

Newsweek labels Nasheed ‘Green Guru’ for climate change work

18 Aug 2010, 2:07 PM

News In Brief

New Ambassador of Sudan to the Maldives

08 Apr 2010, 11:48 AM

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