A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 25th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: No one would disagree; President Yameen has been an exemplary leader in bringing developments. During his five year reign, he had indeed accomplished so much more in comparison to any other president during their full terms […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on VFP.mv website on 19th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: It is the lingering question of the many – who to vote in the third election, since the introduction of a multi-party system. A question to ponder. For this reason, we have been observing the rallies […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 13th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: – ‘Maldives police removed MDP flags ahead of President Yameen’s visit to Kolamaafushi island.’ – ‘Maldives police removed MDP flags and shutdown their meeting halls ahead of President Yameen’s visit to Kurendhoo island.’ – ‘Maldives police […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 7th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: We will begin with an island from Haa Alifu Atoll; when Elections Commission (EC) invited applicants to register as voting officials, some island locals sent in their applications. However, the EC said since they do not […]
FILE PHOTO: Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres addresses the United Nations Security Council on “mediation and its role in conflict”, during an open debate on maintenance of international peace and security at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., August 29, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly GENEVA (Reuters) – The […]
Brussels [Belgium], Sep 15 (ANI): Former Maldivian president, Mohamed Nasheed visited Brussels and Strasbourg and called on the European Union to issue a populated sanctions list and support a ‘free and fair Presidential Election’ in the island nation, which is scheduled for September 23. “We need the sanctions list to be released with names, because […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 15th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: The opposition parties do not have the confidence of the Elections Commission (EC). There are many concerns and complaints related to any decision of the EC with the accusation that they are being influenced. In response to that, […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 29th August 2019. The following is a loose translation: It’s commonplace in the Maldives to give money and gifts in exchange for votes. And it doesn’t just stop there. There is also making sure that they do in fact vote for them. And to verify […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 7th August 2018 The following is a loose translation: Some renowned big businessmen of the Maldives have stood up to defend the large projects and investments undertaken by President Abdullah Yameen. Just about 50 days away from the presidential election, the government television station TVM, […]