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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
UN Rights Chief Urges Maldives to Repeal New Media Law
The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday called on the Maldives to repeal a newly ratified media law, warning...
Sri Lankan Journalists Voice Solidarity With Maldivian Counterparts
A group of Sri Lankan media professionals and social activists staged a demonstration outside the Maldivian High Commission in Colombo...
CPJ, MJA Urge Muizzu to Reject Media Bill
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) have urged President Mohamed Muizzu to reject a...
