A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Aminath Suzee, Chief Inspector of Police in Male, with colleagues (PRNewsfoto/Maldives Police Force) The Maldives has the highest percentage of female police officers in south-east Asia and, according to two serving Chief Inspectors, that figure is set to rise within the next few years. “We are actively trying to encourage more females in the service,” […]
In another agonizing decision taken by the Maldivian Government, it has agreed to become a guarantor for a loan of 200 Million taken by businessman Ahmed Sun Shiyam from a Chinese bank. Below are the series of events leading to this decision which has become a threat for every Maldivians. Who is Ahmed Sun Shiyam? […]
In August 2016, the Maldives passed a controversial law that criminalised defamation and restricted freedom of expression. The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has punished opposition-aligned Raajje TV several times under this law, increasing tensions between journalists and the government-backed regulator. Following is a timeline of actions taken by MBC against Raajje TV this year. March 7: […]
President Abdulla Yameen (R) and First Lady Fathmath Ibrahim (L) at the VIP lounge in Velana International Airport before he departed to the United Arab Emirates on Octover 16, 2017. PHOTO / PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen and the First Lady Fathmath Ibrahim on Monday departed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 15th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: Prison is a target of huge criticisms always. The prisoners and their lawyers always raise complaints against the poor prison conditions. However, most of the times it is ignored saying those are attempts to evade jail. […]
Ex-VP Ahmed Adheeb escorted back to Dhoonidhoo detention centre after his preliminary hearing at the Criminal Court. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has discontinued all medical services to the now jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adheeb, his family claimed on Sunday. In a statement that was published by Adheeb’s family, they claimed that […]
Parliament Speaker Abdulla Maseeh (L) pose for picture with Russian president Vladimir Putin after the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Russia. Parliament speaker and Fuvahmulah South MP Abdulla Maseeh met Russian president Vladimir Putin late Saturday. Maseeh is part of a parliamentary delegation currently in Russia to participate in the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) […]