A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 18th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: The National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) was established in 2016 by President Abdulla Yameen to prevent extremist ideology. The centre’s main objective is to counter terrorism and violent extremism in the Maldives and in the international […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 16th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: After ‘killing’ the talks of ‘overthrowing’ the government, the opposition is heading towards to win the presidential elections after defeating President Abdulla Yameen. Before the presidential election, former President Mohamed Nasheed and Jumhooree Party (JP) Leader […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 22nd January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Former President Mohamed Nasheed has admitted today that the status of democracy is better in President Yameen’s government than during former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s terms in office. Nasheed’s admittance came in a press conference held […]
The following is a transcript of RaajjeTV’s special coverage on 22 January 2018: Let me start by underscoring how important the upcoming Maldives presidential election in the Maldives are. As part of our constitution, the election must be held by August 2018. And it is not an exaggeration to say that if we don’t have […]
Self-exiled former president Mohamed Nasheed on Monday aimed a fresh dig at growing Chinese influence in the Maldives, accusing the global superpower of land grab in the archipelago. Speaking to reporters in neighbouring Sri Lanka, Nasheed who was convicted of contentious terrorism charges reiterated that China’s growing influence in the Maldives threatens the peace and […]
He made the statement at a press conference in Colombo on Monday morning Nasheed also revealed that his legal team has filed a case at UNHRC over the matter He said they will not make it easy for President Yameen, if he decides to hold an illegal election Opposition leader and former President Mohamed Nasheed […]
A ceremony held at the Maldives consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, India The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 15th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: 3 years since request sent to open a cultural centre It is believed that India’s concern is due to propose for teaching Islamic Studies In the […]
Chief superintendent of Police Hamdhoon Rasheed. PHOTO/MIHAARU Chief Superintendent of Police Hamdhoon Rasheed has been appointed as the security commander for the 2018 presidential elections. The police have confirmed his appointment; however, no further details were given. Rasheed had been in charge of security for last year’s local council elections as well, where over 3,000 […]
Two foreign fishing vessels captured by the Maldivian Coast Guard last week were pirate boats, the defence minister has said. Adam Shareef made the remarks during a training course closing ceremony on the military island of Girifushi. He commended the coast guard for showing courage and taking full control of the pirates spotted in Maldivian […]