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Nasheed’s primary target remains ‘taking back control’ of MDP

June 19, 2023, 20:49

The democratic values once Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) instilled are no longer being practiced, said President of the party, Mohamed Nasheed. In a press conference held regarding Parliament's current situation,… Continued

Motion to remove Speaker’s seat from JSC sent to Parliament

June 19, 2023, 20:35

Attorney General's Office has sent a motion to remove 3 seats from Judicial Service Commission (JSC), including Speaker's seat to the Parliament on Monday. Current JSC has 10 members allocated.… Continued

EC blocks formation of “The Democrats”

June 19, 2023, 10:00

Elections Commission has blocked formation of new democratic party, "The Democrats". Former President Nasheed's branch within the MDP has left the party and decided to form a new party called… Continued

No discussions of India doing psychological profiling of soldiers: MNDF

June 18, 2023, 16:52

Maldives National Defence Force has said that it is not discussing psychological profiling of newly recruited officers through an Indian national forensic university. Senior officials of the National Forensic Sciences… Continued

Schools cannot be rented for campaigns and rallies: Education Ministry

June 18, 2023, 10:18

The Ministry of Education has said that schools cannot be rented for campaign activities and rallies. The ministry’s remarks came after Villimalé MP Ahmed Usham expressed concern on Twitter that… Continued

Judicial employees to be allowed to engage in politics

June 18, 2023, 07:33

The chapter prohibiting participation in political activities has been removed from the 'Judicial Staff Regulations' and included in the 'Code of Conduct' of the judicial staff to enable them to… Continued

3 hostages rescued from a house in Malé City

June 17, 2023, 19:01

Police have rescued three Maldivian men who were held hostage in a house in Malé City. Police said in a statement that they had received a tip-off that some people… Continued

President Solih has no role in foreign policy: MP Ali Hussain

June 17, 2023, 08:04

There is no role for the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the current foreign policy of the government, and the foreign policy of the country is very weak, said the… Continued

Seychellois first couple conclude state visit to Maldives

June 17, 2023, 07:45

President Mr Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan of the Republic of Seychelles concluded their state visit to the Maldives on Friday and departed to Seychelles.  President Ramkalawan arrived… Continued

MRM expresses concerns over withdrawal of sexual assault and rape charges against Ali Waheed

June 16, 2023, 19:07

Maldives Reform Movement has expressed concern that the withdrawal of seven sexual assault and rape charges against former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has given further encouragement to those who commit… Continued