Politics

Opposition files court case to nullify presidential decree outlawing “India Out” movement

April 27, 2022, 14:54

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition Coalition on Wednesday confirmed that they have filed a civil court case against the presidential decree declaring the "India Out" movement as unlawful. President Ibrahim… Continued

Finance Ministry to determine salaries of Foreign Service staff

April 25, 2022, 14:51

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives on Monday passed the amendment authorizing the Ministry of Finance to determine the salaries of Foreign Service Staff. The parliament passed this amendment… Continued

Opposition to nullify presidential decree outlawing “India Out” movement through court

April 21, 2022, 19:53

Malé, Maldives - President of opposition party PNC Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey) stated on Thursday that the presidential decree outlawing "India Out" movement violates the Maldives constitution and the opposition… Continued

Maldives Police removed India Out banners, including from ex-President Yameen’s home

April 21, 2022, 18:03

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service removed "India Out" banners from various locations across the capital city Malé on Thursday. Police raided a number of locations including the opposition… Continued

President Solih gazettes decree to stop “India Out” campaign

April 21, 2022, 17:51

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday gazetted a decree to stop the India Out campaign after the opposition lead campaign to remove Indian military from the Maldives… Continued

Police must immediately remove “India Out” banners: Speaker Nasheed

April 20, 2022, 14:57

Malé, Maldives - Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed stated on Wednesday that the Maldives Police must remove "India Out" banners immediately. Speaker Nasheed stated this during the parliamentary… Continued

Police summon Parliamentarians Ghassan & Saeed regarding “India Out” mega protest

April 17, 2022, 16:44

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service has summoned the MP Ghassan Maumoon of Guraidhoo Constituency and MP Mohamed Saeed of Maavashu Constituency regarding the opposition mega protest on 25… Continued

President Solih should run for president without contesting in party primaries: MP Rasheed

April 16, 2022, 15:20

Malé, Maldives - MP for Fuvahmulah Constituency North Mohamed Rasheed (Dhonbe Rasheed) said on Saturday that incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih must get the MDP presidential ticket without any primaries… Continued

Aimindhatha is detained unlawfully: Defense Lawyer

April 14, 2022, 21:28

Addu City, Maldives - Defence lawyer of detained Aminath Dhiye (Aimindhatha) on Thursday stated that the 59 year old is detained unlawfully and the case have been appealed at the… Continued

MDP forfeits seat in Vilimalé WDC by-election

April 14, 2022, 21:04

Malé, Maldives - Ruling party MDP on Thursday lost the right to contest in the Vilimalé Women's Development Committee (WDC) by-election as the party missed the deadline for application. The… Continued