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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

Security forces remove opposition lawmakers gathered at the parliament speaker's table while lawmaker protest.

Diplomacy • Politics

Canada urges Maldives to respect democratic rights

August 27, 2017

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

August 27, 2017

Diplomacy • Politics

US calls on Maldives to ensure free and fair parliament

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

Composite image of the opposition lawmakers currently facing criminal trials. IMAGE/MIHAARU

Legal • Politics

Court begins trial process of 12 opposition lawmakers

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

IPU interview with Reeko Moosa speaks about fallout with MDP

Editors' Picks • Politics • Videos

IPU interview: Reeko Moosa speaks about fallout with...

May 9, 2017