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Maldives Govt defends police action amid 'Lootuvaifi' protest in Male
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Government of Maldives responded to the "Lootuvaifi, Lootuvaifi!" protests, which took place in the country on Friday night by the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), reaffirming its commitment to uphold the democratic right to peaceful assembly. The Government stressed that
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Former Maldives president dismisses report claiming Indian involvement in
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chief of Maldivian Democratic Party, Maldives largest opposition party, Mohamed Nasheed dismissed Washington Post report alleging that the opposition sought USD 6 million from India to aid in a plot to impeach Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu.
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Maldives police launch probe into alleged coup attempt after suspension of
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has commenced a probe into allegations that the opposition tried to stage a coup d'etat after the Bank of Maldives (BML) decision on Sunday to suspend foreign transaction allowances on debit and credit cards related to Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) accounts, Ma
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Maldivian Democratic Party President hails India's support, criticizes pas
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid met with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar during his visit to Male on Saturday, expressing confidence that India will always be the first to assist the Maldives in times of need.
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Maldives: President Mohamed Muizzu's ruling PNC secures supermajority in p
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
President Mohamed Muizzu's ruling People's National Congress (PNC) has won a supermajority in the Maldives Parliament. His party won 60 seats in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday, Maldives-based Sun Online reported.
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Maldivian opposition leader Abdulla Shahid casts his vote in parliamentary
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a post on X, Abdulla Shahid said, "Honoured to accompany my beloved mother to exercise our democratic right to the vote. I urge everyone to come out early and cast your vote. Make your voices heard! Have a say in determining your representative! Participate!"
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Maldives Minister, suspended for anti-Modi remark, apologises after uproar
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Shiuna, who has now deleted the said post, said she did not intend to disrespect the Indian Tricolour and regrets any misunderstanding it may have caused.
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"Government's attempts to scare and intimidate opposition leaders will fai
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Former Maldivian minister of foreign affairs, Abdulla Shahid, condemned the intimidation of opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail by summoning him to be questioned on "baseless allegations" on Thursday.
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Ex-Maldives President Solih asks Muizzu to stop being 'stubborn', seek dia
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has advised President Mohamed Muizzu to stop being stubborn and seek dialogue with neighbouring nations to overcome financial challenges.
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Abdullah Shahid appointed president of Maldivian Democratic Party
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The former Maldivian minister of foreign affairs, Abdullah Shahid was appointed as the president of the country's largest opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party on Tuesday.
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Only 24 Maldives MPs attend opening sitting of People's Majlis; President
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Only 24 Maldives Members of Parliament (MPs) attended the opening sitting of the People's Majlis where President Mohamed Muizzu delivered his first presidential address, Maldives-based online news outlet Adhadhu reported.
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Maldives' two main opposition parties to boycott presidential statement by
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As the political turmoil continues in the Maldives, the island nation's two main opposition parties--the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats Party--have chosen not to attend the presidential statement scheduled for February 5, Maldives-based media outlet Mihaaru reported. Read More
