MP Mauroof Zakir Remanded for Five Days After Fishermen’s Protest Arrest
The Criminal Court has remanded Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir for five days following his arrest during the fishermen’s protest. It...
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...
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...
