Politics

Fuad Thaufeeq appointed as President of the Elections Commission

September 16, 2021, 13:26

Malé, Maldives - Fuad Thaufeeq was elected as the President of the Elections Commission (EC) on Wednesday. The position remained vacant since June 15 after the former EC President Ahmed… Continued

MNP secures 5000 signatures for party registration

September 15, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives National Party (MNP) has secured 5000 signatures required and applied for party registration at the Elections Commission (EC) of Maldives. Once registered, the new political… Continued

Abdulla Shahid of Maldives assumes office as the 76th UNGA President

September 15, 2021, 16:08

United Nations - The Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid was sworn in as the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) early Wednesday during the closing of the… Continued

Parliament seeks to criminally prosecute Police responsible for violence against suspect in custody

September 14, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives has passed a report seeking to prosecute officers responsible for violence against man in their custody under the Anti-torture Act. The report presented… Continued

May Terror Attack trial to start on Monday

September 14, 2021, 16:08

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives has scheduled the May 6 terror attack trials for 20 September 2021, Monday. Local news Mihaaru reports that Criminal Court Subpoenas have… Continued

Prisoner dies at Hulhumalé Jail; Parliament monitors case

September 14, 2021, 13:14

Malé, Maldives - Mohamed Aslam (40) passed away at the Hulhumalé Jail last night at 20:23. Following this, an emergency motion was submitted to the Parliament today. Mohamed Aslam, Janavareege,… Continued

Maldives government launches ‘Gov.Mv Message’ service

September 14, 2021, 12:52

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives, today, launched the gov.mv message service that allows the public to send documents digitally to government bodies. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih launched this… Continued

President Solih to address the UN General Assembly next week

September 14, 2021, 09:46

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is scheduled to depart to the United States next week to attend the 76th Annual Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).… Continued

Prosecutor General indicts Fahumee and two others for May terror attack

September 13, 2021, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has decided to prosecute Fahumee Ali, Mohamed Nazim and Ishaq for the May 6 terror attack targeting Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed.… Continued

Thinadhoo Council files transitional justice case regarding the 1962 forced depopulation by Maldives government

September 13, 2021, 17:21

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - The Thinadhoo Island Council Office has filed a case against the Maldives government at the Ombudsperson’s Office for Transitional Justice (OTJ) regarding the depopulation of… Continued