Lawyers gathered in front of the Supreme Court to submit a petition raising concerns over the Maldivian judiciary. The European Union and British Ambassador to the Maldives on Monday criticized the mass suspension of over 50 lawyers in the archipelago over an “unlawful” petition they submitted to the Supreme Court. In a tweet posted late […]
During the press conference held by lawyers who were suspended indefinitely over submitting a petition to the the Supreme Court raising concerns about the Maldivian judiciary. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The lawyers, who are suspended over submitting a petition to the Supreme Court, proclaimed that they will not shrink away from their efforts to protect the legal […]
Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon waves as he is escorted to jail. PHOTO/MIHAARU The state prosecution has amended its charge against the opposition lawmaker of Dhiggaru constituency, Faris Maumoon, from “accepting bribe” to “offering bribe”. The lawmaker son of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested and remanded under a court order until the end of […]
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 stated that opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim’s 10-day medical leave cannot be extended. Qasim’s family on […]
Lawyers speak to press after presenting a “great, big” Constitution to the Attorney General. Lawyers, who have been suspended over submitting a petition to the Supreme Court, declared Monday that the authorities’ decision to take action against them instead of addressing the issues highlighted in their petition is a great injustice. A large number of […]
JP leader Qasim Ibrahim exits the Criminal Court after a hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim’s legal team on Sunday evening filed the appeal for his bribery conviction. The former Maamigili MP’s legal team had announced their decision to appeal his jail sentence of three years, two months and 12 […]
Former Attorney General Husnu Al-Suood with the copy of the “big” Constitution that was presented to the Attorney General’s Office. PHOTO / TWITTER A team of lawyers on Sunday presented Attorney General Mohamed Anil with a “great big” copy of the Maldivian Constitution. The literally and physically “great big” Constitution, which is printed in colour, […]
Former President Maumoon with top opposition leaders PHOTO:Hussain Waheed/Mihaaru Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and the joint opposition on Sunday filed at the Supreme Court to overturn the Elections Commission’s decision to hold by-elections for the constituencies of four lawmakers which the latter has declared disqualified from the parliament. Following a top court ruling on […]
Yameen Rasheed, 29, a popular social media activist and blogger was found murdered early April 23, 2017. The Criminal Court has decided to hold the murder trial of Yameen Rasheed, a renowned blogger who was brutally killed last April, behind closed doors. The lower court is scheduled to hold the preliminary hearings of six out […]