A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The US is concerned by troubling actions by outgoing Pres Yameen that threaten to undermine the will of the Maldivian people, and will consider appropriate measures against anyone who undermines a peaceful transfer of power in #Maldives – @StateDept Dep. Spokesperson Palladino pic.twitter.com/COM1HLKdJZ — State_SCA (@State_SCA) October 13, 2018 The following is a transcript: The […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 11 October 2018 The following is a loose translation: Five years ago, in 2013, the citizens of the Maldives elected a leader to run the country till 11 November 2018. In the hopes that this leader will protect the interest of the people and govern […]
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 […]
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, […]