MDP Demands Release of Detained Protesters, Decries Rights Violations
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Monday condemned the “continued detention of six individuals arrested during the peaceful...
MDP Holds Mass Protest Against Muizzu Government
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), joined by the Adhaalath Party, held a mass protest in the capital Malé on...
Fenaka Executives, Gangs Implicated in Funding PNC Parliamentary Campaign
Sources and documents indicate alleged collusion between executives of the state-owned Fenaka Corporation and gang leaders to finance the ruling...
‘No Choice but to Make Voices Heard’: Opposition Leader Confirms 3 October Rally
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail said on Wednesday that the party’s planned 3 October rally...
Muizzu Ratifies Media Law Amid Outcry Over Threats to Press Freedom
President Mohamed Muizzu ratified the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Act (No. 16/2025) on Thursday, bringing into force a law...
Parliament Begins Sitting to Vote on Controversial Media Bill Amid Protests
The Parliament has begun a sitting to vote on the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, as journalists and members...
Journalist Leevan Assaulted, Arrested During Protests: Adhadhu
Leevan Ali Naseer, a journalist with Adhadhu newspaper, was arrested Tuesday while protesting against the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation...
Opposition Leader Manhandled During Protests Over Media Bill
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail was manhandled by police Tuesday during ongoing demonstrations near the...
MDP Refuses to Join Govt Effort to Draft 20-Year Plan, Citing Bad Faith
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) said on Sunday it would not participate in the government’s efforts to formulate...
President, Former Leaders Mourn Passing of Tourism Pioneer Mohamed Umar Maniku
President Mohamed Muizzu and former presidents Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Mohamed Nasheed have paid tribute following the death of Mohamed...
