A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 10th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: As guaranteed by the constitution, access to basic healthcare is a fundamental right of any citizen. And, although, one has been convicted and is serving a jail sentence, the person is still entitled to that right. […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 28th March 2018. The following is a loose translation: Amidst shaping of Maldives foreign policy, the most recent talk you hear is Maldives government campaigning hard to win United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat. When Japanese Foreign Minister visited the Maldives recently, President Abdulla Yameen […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 7th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Most won’t like to talk about rape or inhumane abuse. Even when we approached a few on the street some women replied, ‘We do not want to talk on such a topic.’ For the girl who […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 3rd January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Are you currently facing physical abuse from your spouse? Do you need a restraining order? Are you not able to see your kids or are you not getting maintenance (financial support) for your kids? Do you […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 2nd January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Economically, this year, we will be able to see a lot of projects in its final form. They include housing projects, massive tourism projects and transportation projects. It is believed, that from an economic perspective, this […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 3rd January 2018. The following is a loose translation: – Mandatory to respect UN’s declaration – Can’t ignore this declaration like the Working Group’s ruling – President Yameen scared to contest with Nasheed Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Ahmed Shaheed has said that he […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 31st December 2017. The following is a loose translation: It is just 2 weeks for schools to open and new academic year to begin. To get ready for the new school year, repairs and maintenance and new painting work will be close to a finish. […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 18th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: After obtaining court approval to get medical treatment for his spine, former President Mohamed Nasheed, who is in hiding ever since, fled from the UK to India, to seek their assistance to bring turmoil to President […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 20th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: When local online news ‘Vaguthu’, covered a report on several threats India was making towards Maldives government, former President Maumoon and Nasheed burst out in anger. In their language ‘Vaguthu’ was not a suitable news source. […]