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Extremist Ali Manik was allegedly released by incumbent government

June 15, 2021, 16:49

Malé, Maldives - Local media Mihaaru reports that Ali Manik who has recently been arrested in relation to the terror attack against the Former President and Current Speaker of the… Continued

Bill with amendments to criminalize hate crimes sent to committee

June 15, 2021, 16:06

Male', Maldives - The highly criticized bill on Amendment to the Penal Code Act (Act No: 9/2014) to stop hate speech and hate crimes has been accepted by the Parliament.… Continued

Maldivian with alleged links to ISIS to remain detained

June 15, 2021, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court at today's hearing, decided not to give release on the detainment of alleged ISIS leader in Maldives, Mohamed Ameen. The hearing today was scheduled… Continued

Measures taken at 25th session of IOTC to ensure tropical tuna stocks for Maldives remain at sustainable levels

June 15, 2021, 15:05

Male', Maldives -The Government of Maldives has announced that they have taken two important Conservation Management Measures to ensure that two of the most important tropical tuna stocks for the… Continued

Dr Farah appointed as President of Women in Diplomacy Network

June 15, 2021, 14:17

Malé, Maldives - High Commissioner of Maldives to the United Kingdom and Ambassador of Maldives to France and Ireland Dr Farahanaz Faisal has been appointed as the President of the… Continued

Maldives Police decentralizes into 6 operational regions

June 15, 2021, 13:58

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Home affairs informs that in accordance with the Maldives Police Service Act (Law No. 34/2020), the Maldives Police Service has decentralized its operations into 6… Continued

JUST IN: President of Elections Commission resigns

June 15, 2021, 13:31

Malé, Maldives - The President of Elections Commission (EC) Ahmed Shareef has resigned from his position. In a tweet, Shareef stated that he has resigned from his membership at the… Continued

High Court orders for 5 arrestees released from Addu counterterrorism operation to be remanded

June 15, 2021, 13:21

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives High Court has ordered for the five arrestees released by Criminal Court of Maldives to be detained again. The Prosecutor General’s office filed an appeal… Continued

Girifushi coastal development project handed over to MTCC

June 15, 2021, 11:35

Kaafu Atoll, Maldives —Girifushi coastal development project has been handed over to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for construction. The ceremony was held yesterday at the MNDF headquarters, where… Continued

Former govt. gave an Indian company to construct Sh. Atoll Airport: Minister Fayyaz

June 15, 2021, 10:59

Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives — Economic Minister, Fayyaz Ismail has stated that the former government of Maldives the project to construct Shaviyani International Airport was given to an Indian Company. Speaking… Continued