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...
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...
Online Petition Against Government’s Plan to Reintroduce Longline Fishing Gains Over 9,500 Signatures
An online petition opposing the Mohamed Muizzu administration’s proposal to reintroduce longline fishing in Maldivian waters is gaining traction, amassing...
Fishermen Protest Over Unmet Government Promises, Policy Changes
Fishermen in Malé and Madavaeli Island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll have started protests against the government, citing unmet electoral pledges...
Extensive Dredging Devastates Bait Fishing in Malé Region
The union of yellowfin tuna fishermen (Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union – BKMU) has raised the alarm over the destructive impact...
