A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Category - Legal

Lawyers gathered in front of the Supreme Court to submit a petition raising concerns over the Maldivian judiciary.

Diplomacy • Legal

EU, British Ambassador voice concern over mass...

September 12, 2017

During the press conference held by lawyers who were suspended indefinitely over submitting a petition to the the Supreme Court raising concerns about the Maldivian judiciary. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU

Suspended lawyers warn of more petitions to come

September 12, 2017

Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon waves as he is escorted to jail. PHOTO/MIHAARU

Legal • Politics

Opposition MP’s charge amended from ‘accepting’ to...

September 12, 2017

Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken to Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) officers. He was given permission to depart to Singapore on Wednesday evening.

Legal • Politics

MCS denies medical leave extension to JP leader

September 11, 2017

Lawyers speak to press after presenting a "great, big" Constitution to the Attorney General.

Suspension in lieu of reform an injustice, say lawyers

September 11, 2017

JP leader Qasim Ibrahim exits the Criminal Court after a hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Legal • Politics

Qasim’s legal team appeals imprisonment sentence

September 11, 2017

Former Attorney General Husnu Al-Suood with the copy of the "big" constitution that was presented to the Attorney General's Office. PHOTO / TWITTER

Legal • Politics

Lawyers present AG with a “great big” constitution

September 11, 2017

Former President Maumoon with top opposition leaders PHOTO:Hussain Waheed/Mihaaru

Legal • Politics

Top court appealed to shoot down by-elections for...

September 11, 2017

Crime • Legal

Court closes doors on trial of Yameen Rasheed murder

September 10, 2017