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Two cops charged with assault on MPs

Two Police officers have been charged with assaulting Machchangoalhi-north constituency MP Mariya Ahmed Didi and Hulhu-henveiru constituency MP Moosa 'Reeko' Manik during the the brutal crackdown of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) protest on February 8 last year.

May 07, 2013 1 comment
MDP to "strike" against presidential address

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has hinted that the party will try and prevent president Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik from delivering the presidential address to reconvene the Parliament on Monday similar to last year.

March 03, 2013
President to address parliament on Monday

President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik will deliver the presidential address to the Parliament on Monday.

March 03, 2013 3 comments
CW, EU call for inclusive, credible elections

The Commonwealth and European Union (EU) Friday called for credible and inclusive presidential election in the Maldives, as the political turmoil in the country continues amid fresh opposition protests.

February 16, 2013 5 comments
MDP to decide on presidential address block

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) will wait till the last minute to decide whether to prevent President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik from delivering the presidential address during the first session of the first sitting of Parliament scheduled for March 4.

February 11, 2013 1 comment
Parliament to reconvene on March 4

Parliament has decided to hold the first session of the first sitting of the year on March 4.

February 11, 2013
"Police didn't commit inhumane acts on Feb 8"

Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim has stated that the police did not commit any inhumane acts against the people on February 8, 2012.

February 09, 2013 3 comments
Cops accused in Feb 8 assaults sent to board

The six police officers who had been recommended by the Police Integrity Commission (PIC) to be axed from the police service over the opposition protest on February 8, 2012, have been forwarded to the police disciplinary board, Home Minister Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed said Thursday.

February 07, 2013 1 comment
Six cops to be prosecuted over Feb 8 events

Cases of six police officers have been sent for prosecution to be charged with beating opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) supporters during the protest on February 8, 2012 while Home Minister has been advised to dismiss the officers, Police Integrity Commission (PIC) said Wednesday.

February 07, 2013 1 comment
Govt ready to ensure a free and fair election

Contrary to fears raised by opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the government is ready to guarantee a free and fair presidential election, Home Minister Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed said Sunday.

February 03, 2013