A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed pictured speaking. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Former president Mohamed Nasheed has said that the Maldives should elect an interim president in the upcoming presidential elections slated for 2018. Speaking to main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s national council on Saturday, the former president said that he does not believe that a free and […]
Ruling PPM leaders at the opening ceremony of the party’s new hub in neighbouring Sri Lanka. PHOTO / SOCIAL MEDIA The ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has opened a party hub in neighbouring Sri Lanka. The new party hub was formally opened to the Maldivian community living in Sri Lanka by PPM’s deputy leader […]
Former president Mohamed Nasheed (R-2) pictured with opposition members in Sri Lanka Convicted former president Mohamed Nasheed arrived in neighbouring Sri Lanka again on Friday. Spokesperson of the joint opposition and Galolhu South MP Ahmed Mahloof, who is currently in Sri Lankan capital Colombo, confirmed that Nasheed arrived around 2:00 p.m. Ever since beginning his […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 9th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: Indeed, Maldives has a long history. While there are stories that we take great pride in, there are many that are dismal, that we rather not want to hear and never want it to be repeated. […]
Former president Gayoom (R) shakes the hand of his half-brother and incumbent president Yameen at a ceremony. FILE PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has honoured Maldives’ first three presidents – including his half-brother and current political rival Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom – claiming that they were instrumental in initiating and preserving the development in […]
PPM’s parliamentary group pose for picture with Swiss Ambassador to Asia Pacific Region after a meeting on the political landscape of the Maldives. There is no more propaganda that convicted former President Mohamed Nasheed’s team can spread about the Maldives in Europe as they have lost their credibility, proclaimed ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 18th September 2017. By Ahmed Hamdhoon The following is a loose translation: When the Maldives Ambassador-designate to Sri Lanka Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) has said he himself will be out on the street to arrest ex-President Mohamed Nasheed, if the need arises to arrest him, […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 17th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: True, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives did not lie. Last Friday, on the 15th September, at the UN vote, there was no mention of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, nor even a relating story to that […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 16th September 2017. By Mundoo Adam Haleem The following is a loose translation: India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in collaboration with one of Indian think tank Center for Land Warfare does a lot of intensive work. That is to research on how they see […]