Maldives police Service has revealed that it is investigating an unknown individual for making threats against the Parliament. According to the Maldives Police Service, the individual made comments on social media, threatening to bomb the Parliament. The identity of the individual in question is yet to be publicized along withContinue Reading
Opposition Vice-President MP Ahmed Shiyam has submitted an emergency motion to the parliament, calling on to the government to take action against Israel for its violence against the Palestinians. The motion submitted today was tweeted online by the MP with the hashtags “#SaveSheikhJarrah” and “#IStandwithPalestine”. The motion submitted by MPContinue Reading
Malé city Mayor-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called to ensure the safety of the opposition leader former President Abdulla Yameen following threats made by ruling party activists. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu who called to ensure former President Abdulla Yameen’s safety is also the Vice-President of the opposition Progressive Party of MaldivesContinue Reading
Known for his calm demeanor and insightful views on the political spectrum, Uz Moosa Fathuhee Adam is one of the most familiar faces on Maldivian talk shows. We here at MNN conducted this exclusive interview with Uz Moosa Fathuhee Adam to get a glimpse of his thoughts on the currentContinue Reading
Opposition MP Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has stated that real press freedom is a measure of tolerance of dissent. He made this statement in a tweet made today on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. In his tweet, the opposition Vice-President and the Guraidhoo Constituency MP stated that real pressContinue Reading
The Progressive Congress Coalition has released a Press Release condemning the use of excessive force by the Police against youths demonstrating at a rally held last night against sexual harassment in the Maldivian work culture and society. Press Release by the Progressive Congress Coalition. It also stated that theContinue Reading
Opposition Vice-President and MP Ahmed Shiyam as stated that it is his hope that the current administration will seek guidance on economic recovery from former President Abdulla Yameen while during his transfer house arrest after 538 days in jail. The Naifaru constituency MP stated this in a tweet made earlyContinue Reading
Former President Abdulla Yameen has been transferred to home following his imprisonment in 8th November 2019. Former President Abdulla Yameen’s transfer to his home is reportedly temporary and would be revoked in 4 weeks’ time. Former President Abdulla who is also the opposition leader has spent the last 538 daysContinue Reading
Journalists from several local news agencies who were active in covering last night’s protest has raised concern over a “Block the media” command issued by police commanders. This comes just a week after Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Maldives at the 72nd place in the Press Freedom Index for 2021.Continue Reading
People’s National Congress Vice-President Ibrahim Shujau has criticized the Male’ City Hall for its lack of transparency. In a tweet made today, the former MP stated that the City Council meetings should be held live for the public. Ibrahim Shujau who is currently contesting for the Hulhumale’ Constituency seat inContinue Reading