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Maldives Pres. shoots down possibility of talks, says they are a waste of time

By Maldives Times 2 min read

President Abdullah Yameen has stated that discussions on issues pertinent to citizens, was a waste of time and that he would not do that. Speaking from Eydhafushi island Baa atoll, President Yameen said the opposition had always accused him of heavy-handedness in his way of conducting affairs of the state. However, he said that he […]

Party talks flounder over release of opposition leaders

Party talks flounder over release of opposition leaders

By Maldives Times 4 min read

Proposed talks between the government and opposition have collapsed with both sides blaming the other for the failure to resolve a protracted political crisis through dialogue. Citing the opposition coalition’s aim of pursuing reforms, the government asked opposition parties and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on August 30 to submit proposed reforms for discussion within a […]