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Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Ailing JP leader has “special request” for Maldives...

August 29, 2017

The four members who lost their seats following Supreme Court's ruling, speaking to the press. PHOTO / MIHAARU

EC announces by-elections for six constituencies

August 28, 2017

The four 'expelled' MPs: (from left) MP Ameeth, MP Waheed, MP Abdul Latheef and MP Saud

Legal • Politics

Top court’s cryptic ruling on ousted MPs leave nation...

August 28, 2017

MDP PG leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (L) and Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon at an opposition press conference.

Nasheed reveals opposition’s picks for parliament...

August 27, 2017

Nasheed admits arresting judge was “not the best thing...

August 27, 2017

Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Legal • Politics

Ailing JP leader on verge of “life-threatening”...

August 25, 2017

Eggs on the parliament floor -- the last sitting of the second term of the parliament saw eggs flying over the parliamentarians heads. PHOTO / TWITTER

Parliament treading on egg shells

August 25, 2017

Security officers surround Speaker Maseeh inside the parliament chambers, seen on the left. PHOTO: AHMED NIHAN

Parliament approves new central bank governor amidst...

August 24, 2017