A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Tag - Opposition

Diplomacy • Politics

Maldives’ UN Representative assures no foreign...

September 19, 2017

Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim gives his address during a UN General Assembly.

Diplomacy • Politics

Govt under fire for abstaining from UN anti-genocide...

September 18, 2017

Former president and PPM leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom waves to his supporters outside the PPM Office. PHOTO/MIHAARU

Ex-pres Maumoon maintains he is still leader of ruling...

September 15, 2017

Qasim Ibrahim (R) with his lawyers at the VIP lounge in Velana International Airport (VIA) before departing to Singapore.

Legal • Politics

MCS extends JP leader’s medical leave by 10 days

September 15, 2017

Minister of Fisheries Dr Mohamed Shainee (L) and President's Office Legal Affairs Minister Azima Shukoor (R) at a press conference held at the President's Office on September 12, 2017. MIHAARU PHOTO / HUSSAIN

“Opposition refusal to hold dialogue will not result...

September 13, 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

Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom speaking at an opposition coalition rally held at M.Kunooz in Male on September 9, 2017. PHOTO / MIHAARU

Ex-pres urges state institutions to be more competent

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

Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan addresses an event in Mumbai on May 12, 2017, held to announce him as World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia. PHOTO/AFP

Celebrity • Diplomacy • Politics

Bollywood legend cancels Maldives trip at last minute

September 7, 2017