Politics

Police make multiple high-profile arrests for gay sexual relations

July 28, 2022, 20:47

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Thursday made multiple high-profile arrests regarding leaked videos portraying same-sex sexual relations. Police arrested a police officer, ex-parliamentarian and high-profile lawyer under… Continued

Evidence Act enforceable in six months is a grave threat to press freedom: Human Rights Organizations

July 27, 2022, 16:08

Malé, Maldives - Ten international and local human rights organizations released a joint statement urging the government of Maldives to repeal or amend a provision forcing journalists to reveal their… Continued

Maldivians made every sacrifice to achieve independence: President Solih

July 26, 2022, 17:41

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday stated that Maldivian citizens won’t accept anything less than the preservation of their liberty and an independent and sovereign nation. He… Continued

LGA launches inquiry against Dhuvaafaru Council for embezzling over MVR 2 million

July 26, 2022, 14:42

Malé, Maldives - Local Government Authority (LGA) on Tuesday urged the authorities to investigate Dhuvaafaru Local Council and Women's Development Committee for embezzling over MVR 2 million. LGA further stated… Continued

MDP appoints deputy chairpersons via uncontested elections

July 25, 2022, 19:55

Malé, Maldives - Ibrahim Waheed and Ahmed Abdulla were elected as ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)'s administrative and financial deputy chairpersons on Monday. The two candidates won the elections uncontested.… Continued

Elections Commission Vice Chair calls WDC election a waste of funds after low voter turnout

July 24, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - The Vice Chairman of the Elections Commission of Maldives Ismail Habeeb raised concerns on Saturday after only 1009 people (8.34 percent) voted at the Addu City, Hithadhoo… Continued

Government cancels Independence Day parade amid cost-cutting measures

July 24, 2022, 15:00

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives on Sunday cancelled the Independence Day celebratory events as a cost-cutting measure. While massive celebrations were announced earlier for this years Independence Day… Continued

MoU between India and Maldives’ JSC will advance Neighborhood First policy: Union Cabinet

July 23, 2022, 14:45

India - The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of judicial cooperation with the Judicial Services Commission of Maldives, stating… Continued

Three percent voter turnout for Addu City Hithadhoo Women’s Development Committee by-election

July 23, 2022, 14:15

Addu City, Maldives - Elections Commission (EC) of the Maldives reported that 3.74 percent of total 12,397 eligible voters have turned out to vote for the Addu City, Hithadhoo and… Continued

President appoints Aishath Shaan Shakir as Ambassador from Maldives to Germany  

July 20, 2022, 13:10

Male’, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday accredited Aishath Shaan Shakir to serve as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Federal Republic of Germany… Continued