Politics

Dismissing cases based on procedural issues goes against justice: MP Imthiyaz

September 21, 2021, 13:07

Malé, Maldives - MP of Maafannu North constituency and Chairman of Majlis Judiciary Committee Imthiyaz Fahmy has said that dismissing cases with prejudice in connection to procedural issues contradicts justice.… Continued

President Solih meets with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

September 21, 2021, 09:52

President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 76th United Nations General Assembly on Monday. The meeting took place in… Continued

Civil Service Commission urges employees against participating in protests organized by unknown entities

September 20, 2021, 17:14

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has urged civil servants against taking part in protests organized by unknown groups, with regards to the civil servants protests taking place… Continued

MMC condemns police brutality against journalists reporting opposition protest

September 20, 2021, 16:49

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Media Council (MMC), today, condemned the police brutality and use of excessive force against journalists covering the opposition protest last night. The statement released by… Continued

Supreme Court reduces sessions due to ex-President Yameen’s ill health

September 20, 2021, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives, today, decided to reduce the number of sessions per day to one due to former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's deteriorated health condition.… Continued

Attorney General to amend PG policies to prevent release of terror suspects

September 20, 2021, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The Attorney General (AG) of Maldives Ibrahim Riffath today stated that if required, the AG will amend policies related to the prosecutor general to prevent the release… Continued

PGO appeals alleged IS leader Ameen’s release at Supreme Court

September 20, 2021, 13:32

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) appealed the High Court’s decision on Thursday to free the alleged IS leader of Maldives Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla, Maadhadu, Fuvahmulah. The High… Continued

Over 70 percent of offices closed as civil servants strike

September 20, 2021, 13:19

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Civil Servants Association states that civil servants at over 70 percent of government offices did not attend work today as part of the civil servants'… Continued

Unclear who’s actually protesting: Civil Service Commission

September 19, 2021, 17:21

Malé, Maldives - The President of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Mohamed Nasih has said that it is unclear who is protesting, regarding the silent protest held today by civil servants… Continued

Filladhoo islanders demand MP Shareef to return Dhapparu

September 19, 2021, 16:52

Malé, Maldives - The islanders of Filladhoo, today, protested against the constituency MP Ibrahim Shareef during his visit to the island and demanded he return Dhapparu to Filladhoo jurisdiction. Filladhoo… Continued