Yoga Day Attack

Yoga Day violence not initiated by opposition: EC

December 12, 2022, 12:58

Malé, Maldives - Election Commission (EC) has said that the clashes to stop the International Yoga Day celebrations at the Galolhu Stadium were not initiated by the opposition PPM/PNC. Protestors… Continued

Yoga Day Violence: Two Sheikhs awarded 10 days to appoint legal help

October 17, 2022, 18:22

Malé, Maldives - Two local Sheikhs Adam Nishan and Fazloon Mohamed, who are charged in relation to the violence that broke out during the International Yoga Day event held in… Continued

18 people charged with terrorism under India’s orders: Opposition

October 4, 2022, 14:42

Malé, Maldives - Opposition coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC) has accused the government of having been pressured by India to charge 18 people… Continued

Yoga Day Violence: 18 charged, Fazloon, Nishan & Mohamed facing terrorism charges

October 3, 2022, 18:15

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has raised charges against a total of 18 individuals, including former MP Mohamed Ismail, Sheikh Fazloon Mohamed and Adam Nishan over the… Continued

Yoga day violence: Action to be taken against those found negligent

August 31, 2022, 09:25

Malé, Maldives - The sub-committee of the Cabinet of Ministers, following investigations into the violent incident that took place on Yoga day in Malé, has made a total of 39… Continued

Sheikh Nishan released from custody

August 7, 2022, 15:33

Malé, Maldives - Sheikh Adam Nishan, who was arrested on World Yoga Day, in connection with the violence that took place against yoga, has been ordered by the Criminal Court… Continued

Yoga Day Violence: Scholars’ remand extended, 6 released

July 19, 2022, 15:33

Male’, Maldives - The Criminal Court on Tuesday extended the remand for local clerics Sheikh Fazloon Mohamed and Sheikh Adam Nishan with additional 16 days for Yoga Day violence. Criminal… Continued

Scholars appeal arrest for Yoga Day violence at High Court

July 18, 2022, 14:31

Male’, Maldives - Sheikh Fazloon Mohamed and Sheikh Adam Nishan, arrested in connection to the violence at the event to celebrate international Yoga Day have appealed their arrest at the… Continued

Police, Youth Ministry and Islamic Ministry clash over Yoga Day violence

June 28, 2022, 18:13

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and Ministry of Islamic Affairs have released conflicting statements over the Yoga Day violence. Ministry of… Continued

Islamic Ministry suspends preaching licenses of two clerics arrested for Yoga Day violence

June 23, 2022, 15:34

Malé, Maldives - Islamic Ministry of Maldives on Thursday suspended the preaching license for two religious scholars who were arrested in connection to the Yoga Day riots. The preaching licenses… Continued