MDP Moves Local Council Primaries to 16 January Ahead of EC Deadline
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has rescheduled its primary polls for next year’s local council elections to 16...
Fayyaz Likens Muizzu’s Night-Time Foreigner Checks to Orwell’s ‘1984,’ Warns of Repression
Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has criticised President Mohamed Muizzu’s order to stop and question foreigners at...
Muizzu Orders Police to Stop and Question Foreigners at Night; Sparks Rights Concerns
President Mohamed Muizzu has instructed police and other relevant authorities to stop and question foreigners found in public places between...
Fayyaz Alleges Women’s Council Seats Fixed to Suit Muizzu
Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has said the women’s seats in next year’s local council elections have...
MDP Interim Chair Ghafoor Urges Presidential Hopefuls to Prioritise Party Unity
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) interim chairperson Abdul Ghafoor Moosa has urged members interested in contesting the next presidential...
Ghafoor Elected MDP Interim Chair in Unanimous Vote
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has elected Hanimaadhoo MP Abdul Ghafoor Moosa as its interim chairperson. He received...
Muizzu Criticised Over Harsh Treatment of MP Asma Rasheed
President Mohamed Muizzu’s response to a leaked message sent by Maafannu Central MP Asma Rasheed has drawn criticism, with many...
Waheed Withdraws from MDP Interim Chair Race, Accuses Shahid, Solih of Breaking Promises
Former Dhidhdhoo MP Abdulla Waheed has withdrawn his name from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) interim chair election, accusing party...
Waheed Secures MDP Interim Chair as Fayyaz Bloc Tops Three Rival Factions
A detailed Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) report shows that former Dhidhdhoo MP Abdulla Waheed secured the interim chairperson position with...
Fayyaz Says SEZ Amendment Will Harm Tourism, Favour Select Projects
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has criticised the Muizzu government’s proposed amendment to the Special...

