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  • Largest parties ready to recompose JSC

    Largest parties ready to recompose JSC

    The three largest political parties in the Maldives are ready to amend the constitution in order to revise the composition of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) but have also noted the obstacles in the way of such a move.

    May 20, 2013 2 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
  • UN concerned over flogging sentence to minor

    UN concerned over flogging sentence to minor

    United Nations (UN) expressed deep concern over the sentence of flogging of a 15-year-old girl who has been allegedly subject to long standing sexual abuse.

    February 28, 2013 1 comment
  • "All parties must unite to reform judiciary"

    "All parties must unite to reform judiciary"

    Opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) has called on all political parties, NGOs and lawyers in the Maldives to work together to urgently reform of the country's judicial sector.

    February 26, 2013 1 comment
  • Nasheed's case to remain in Hulhumale Court

    Nasheed's case to remain in Hulhumale Court

    Prosecutor General's (PG) office has no intention of changing the case at the Hulhumale Magistrate Court against former president Mohamed Nasheed over the unconstitutional arrest and subsequent detention of Chief Criminal Judge Abdulla Mohamed to the Criminal Court.

    February 25, 2013 2 comments
  • "Judiciary compromised by external influence"

    "Judiciary compromised by external influence"

    Judges and lawyers in the Maldives are not sufficiently independent from external pressures and interferences, a United Nations independent expert said on Sunday.

    February 25, 2013 2 comments
  • MDP lauds calls for inclusive elections

    MDP lauds calls for inclusive elections

    Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has welcomed calls by the international community for a free, fair and inclusive presidential election in the Maldives.

    February 17, 2013
  • US, UN urge free elections in Maldives

    US, UN urge free elections in Maldives

    The United States and the United Nations called for free elections in the Maldives, after former President Mohamed Nasheed took refuge in the Indian High Commission in Male.

    February 15, 2013 4 comments
  • Sareer presents credentials to UN Chief

    Sareer presents credentials to UN Chief

    The new Permanent Representative of Maldives to the United Nations (UN), Ahmed Sareer on Thursday presented his letter of credence to the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon.

    December 21, 2012
  • Exclusion and the imposition of govt by force

    Exclusion and the imposition of govt by force

    As we look back on this week's celebration of Human Rights Day 2012, it is important to recall what, beyond the pageantry and back-slapping, this day really stands for.

    December 14, 2012
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