Government upholds moratorium on the death penalty
Malé, Maldives - Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla on Monday stated that the incumbent plans to uphold the moratorium on the death penalty as the Maldives have continued to… Continued
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Maldivian political parties condemn BJP staff insult of Prophet Muhammad
Malé, Maldives - Three political Maldives on Monday condemned the insult of Prophet Muhammad by two spokespersons of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the party of Prime Minister Narendra… Continued
Finance Minister Ameer responds to reserve risk concerns
Malé, Maldives - Amidst serious speculation and the growing concern from the public and analysts, Finance Minister, Ibrahim Ameer has denied claims of a reserve depletion followed by the economic… Continued
President urges local councils to support Women’s Development Committees during third session of Viavathi Raajje
Alif Alif Atoll, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday called on local councils to strengthen support and assistance for Women’s Development Committees (WDCs). President Solih this morning chaired… Continued
Speaker Nasheed’s lawyers granted permission to observe May 6 terror attack trials
Malé, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Sunday granted permission to the lawyers of the victim of May 6 bomb blast Speaker Mohamed Nasheed to observe the trials. Nazim… Continued
JUST IN: High Court rules police entry into ex-President Yameen’s residence to remove “India Out” banner unlawful
Malé, Maldives - The Maldives High Court ruled on Sunday that the police entry into former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's private residence to remove the "India Out" banner was unlawful.… Continued
Policymakers and local government officials debate decentralization policies at “Viavathi Raajje” forum
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih hosted the "Viavathi Raajje" conference on Friday to provide the opportunity to review the existing structures and find avenues for improvement following the… Continued
MDP commences #Baakeenuvey campaign to counter “India Out” movement
Malé, Maldives - Ruling party MDP on Thursday commenced social media campaign with the hashtag #Baakeenuvey even as opposition floods timelines with "India Out" graphics. Speaker Mohamed Nasheed and MDP… Continued
Government proposes 22 bills for parliament’s second term
Malé, Maldives - President's Office on Tuesday submitted a list of 22 proposed bills at the parliament from the government. The list has been presented amid the early closing of… Continued
UN Special Rapporteur calls on the government to urgently repatriate Maldivians from foreign warzones
Malé, Maldives - The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, on Tuesday urged the Maldivian government… Continued
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