Man arrested for murder of 13yr old charged with sex offences
Malé, Maldives - Ibrahim Zihaan, 27, arrested in relation to a 13 year old being found dead early Tuesday, was charged with sexual abuse at the Criminal Court hearing today.… Continued
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Opposition calls on President, Govt to not evade responsibility over 13 year old’s murder
Malé, Maldives - The opposition coalition consisting of the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) has criticised the government calling out for them to not evade… Continued
Covid-19: 6 people test positive in Addu City!
Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) has revealed that six new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Addu City today. Five of the new cases were from the Hithadhoo… Continued
Islamic Ministry recommends ‘Acts against Islam’ be included in Hate-crime Bill
Malé, Maldives — Islamic Ministry, on Tuesday, has advised the Parliament to include 'actions against Islam' as an offense in the Bill submitted by MP Hisaan Hussain, which targets hate speech… Continued
Police order postmortem for deceased 13-year old
Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service, on Tuesday, confirmed that a postmortem procedure would be conducted on the body of the 13-year-old found dead in the morning. Authorities have revealed… Continued
Supreme Court quashes High Court ruling, moves to investigate confiscated phones
Male', Maldives - The Supreme Court hearing held Monday, overturned the previous High Court ruling and reopened a probe into the confiscated phones belonging to the then-Airport Division Head Abdullah… Continued
All of Maldives should mourn the child’s murder: Gender Minister
Male', Maldives -- Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services Aishath Mohamed Didi made a statement declaring that the whole country should experience grief and sadness over the senseless murder… Continued
Ruqya to be regulated in Maldives
Malé, Maldives - The Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) held discussions amongst various authorities of the state to regulate the practice of ruqya in the Maldives, in response to… Continued
COVID-19: Additional death recorded in Maldives
Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed that a 79 year old female has passed away due to Covid-19. According to HPA the person admitted to the Hulhumale Medical… Continued
Special ambulance service agency to be established
Malé, Maldives — Health Minister of Maldives, Ahmed Naseem stated on Tuesday that the ministry commenced work to establish a special ambulance service agency in the country. Minister Naseem made the statement… Continued
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