MP Mauroof Zakir Arrested at Fishermen’s Protest; MDP Files Complaint With IPU
Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir was arrested on Thursday during a fishermen’s protest after police boarded several vessels taking part in...
Azim Deletes 2012 Post Praising Coup Figures as MDP Backlash Grows
Malé City Mayor Adam Azim, who is seeking the MDP ticket to contest a second term, has deleted a 2012...
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...
Adam Azim Faces Criticism Over Remarks at Primary Campaign Rally
Malé City Mayor Adam Azim is facing backlash over remarks he made at a primary campaign rally, where he said...
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...
Maldives Enacts Death Penalty for Major Drug-Trafficking Offences
President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday ratified an amendment to the Drugs Act, introducing the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences....
Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Major Drug Trafficking, Bill Awaits Ratification
Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Drugs Act that introduces the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences. The...
Sunny Umar Arrested on Arrival in Maldives Amid Child Abuse Investigation
Travel media entrepreneur Hussain Sunny Umar has been arrested after returning to the Maldives, as police continue to investigate allegations...
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...
MDP Leadership Crisis: Shahid, Solih Retreat from Party Duties as PG Exploits Void
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is now trapped in a crisis that its own leadership created. Party president Abdulla Shahid...
