A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

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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

Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (R) with Jumhoory Party's (JP)leader Qasim Ibrahim (L) at a gathering held in JP's official party camp Kunooz. PHOTO / MIHAARU

“All-party talks cannot take place until political...

September 12, 2017

Aerial shot of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge being developed between Male and Hulhule. PHOTO/ HOUSING MINISTER TWITTER

Land reclamation to begin for airport-Hulhumale link...

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

A boy puts money in a fund box placed by Raajje TV to raise aid for the persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar. PHOTO/TWITTER

Society & Culture

Over MVR1 mln raised in 10 hours for Rohingya: Raajje...

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