Maldives Political Unrest - Latest Stories

  • Winning candidate will have support of Police

    Winning candidate will have support of Police

    Police will offer 100 percent assistance to the candidate who wins the upcoming presidential elections, Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz assured on Saturday.

    May 18, 2013 3 comments
  • "Govt committed to hold free and fair polls"

    "Govt committed to hold free and fair polls"

    President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik on Thursday assured the United Nations (UN) of the government's commitment, to create a stable and transparent environment conducive to dialogue and free and fair elections and to strengthen democratic reform and institutions in the Maldives.

    May 09, 2013 1 comment
  • Prez urges peace during electoral process

    Prez urges peace during electoral process

    President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik has urged the people to maintain peace and stability during the lead to the elections.

    April 27, 2013
  • Political enmity shouldn't hinder development

    Political enmity shouldn't hinder development

    The country is of utmost importance and political competitiveness and enmity should not hinder developmental growths of the country, President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik said Saturday.

    April 21, 2013
  • "Rushing to appease coup govt was a disaster"

    "Rushing to appease coup govt was a disaster"

    Major international powers rushing to recognize the present Maldives government was a foreign policy disaster, former President Mohamed Nasheed told the Danish Parliament on Tuesday.

    April 17, 2013 3 comments
  • "Our weakness strengthens outside influence"

    "Our weakness strengthens outside influence"

    Weakening faith creates the opportunity for foreign powers to influence the Maldives' affairs, President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik said Thursday.

    April 12, 2013
  • Govt won't influence police work: Prez

    Govt won't influence police work: Prez

    The government will not interfere or exert influence on the work of the police, President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik assured on Friday.

    March 30, 2013
  • MPs responsible for Maldives' present plight

    MPs responsible for Maldives' present plight

    Maldives will never see stability until the day Parliament members start respecting the constitution, Ibrahim 'Ibra' Ismail said Sunday.

    March 24, 2013 2 comments
  • Police to target serious offenders

    Police to target serious offenders

    The biggest aim of the Police is to apprehend serious offenders, Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz said Friday.

    March 23, 2013
  • "Lot to consider before joining PPM"

    "Lot to consider before joining PPM"

    There are a lot of things to consider before taking up the offer to join Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) presidential candidate hopeful Abdulla Yamin's team, Kulhudhuhfushi-south constituency MP Mohamed Nasheed said Friday.

    March 23, 2013 1 comment
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