A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Qasim Ibrahim (R) with his lawyers at the VIP lounge in Velana International Airport (VIA) before departing to Singapore. Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Tuesday night granted additional five days for opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim to return to the Maldives. However, MCS maintained that it will still “take action” against the opposition […]
An opposition rally held at Jumhoory Party’s main activity hub. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The Prosecutor General’s Office has decided to not levy charges against Ahmed Shafiu, who was arrested under bribery accusations. Shafiu, who is a member of opposition Jumhoory Party (JP), was arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe lawmakers ahead of the censure motion […]
Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken to Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) officers. He was given permission to depart to Singapore on Wednesday evening. Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Monday night revealed that it will be taking action against opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim for not […]
Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon escorted back to jail after a hearing at the Criminal Court. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The state prosecution admitted on Monday that the investigation into the bribery charge against Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon has not revealed any specific dates on which the opposition lawmaker had allegedly offered bribes to parliamentarians. The lawmaker […]
MP Faris Maumoon’s bribery trial began Monday with the presiding judge refusing to release the former ruling party lawmaker after more than two months in custody. Dismissing the defence counsel’s arguments, Judge Ali Adam said Faris will remain behind bars because the court believes he may tamper with evidence or attempt to influence witnesses if […]
Former Presidents Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Mohamed Nasheed Former Presidents Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom and Mohamed Nasheed have called on Maldivian authorities to extend the medical leave of Jumhooree Party leader, Qasim Ibrahim. Following Maldives Correctional Services (MCS) decision to not extend Qasim’s medical leave for the second time, both Maumoon and Nasheed criticized the decision […]
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim’s family has informed the prisons authority that he cannot return to the Maldives on Tuesday despite the refusal to extend a 20-day medical leave. “He actually cannot leave. As doctors have not authorised for him to fly, the airlines are refusing to sell tickets for him. We also requested that […]
Jumhoory Party Leader Qasim Ibrahim PHOTO:Mihaaru Files Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim is prepared to comply with the government’s request and return back to the Maldives, despite his doctors’ recommendation to stay until he recovers, his lawyers said on Monday. Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Sunday said that Qasim will have to return […]
Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim. PHOTO/MIHAARU Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Sunday said that opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim will have to return to the Maldives on Tuesday when his leave expires. According to a spokesperson from MCS, Qasim has been asked to return on Tuesday, since the additional 10 days that were […]