Chief of Defence Force warns of increasing risk of terrorist attacks, as youth enroll in training camps thumbnail

Chief of Defence Force warns of increasing risk of terrorist attacks, as youth enroll in training camps

“Some of our youth have already joined up with terrorist organisations. They are now travelling to various war zones and locations and enrolling in a number of terrorist training camps,” revealed Chief of Defence Force Major General Ahmed Shiyam.

News in Brief

  • Police arrest 48 year-old man for allegedly molesting 10 year-old girl
  • 50 companies fail to pay Business Profit Tax by April deadline: MIRA
  • President calls on country to put “national stability” ahead of political affiliations
  • 31 companies express interest in Hulhumale’ residential development
Presidential Election Regulation unveiled as rival parties slam state commitment to free and fair polls thumbnail Presidential Election Regulation unveiled as rival parties slam state commitment to free and fair polls

Both opposition and government-aligned parties competing directly against President Dr Mohamed Waheed in September have alleged that even with new EC regulations in place, there were concerns that the incumbent was using state resources to influence voters.

Chief suspect in Afrasheem case changes testimony, confesses to MP’s murder thumbnail Chief suspect in Afrasheem case changes testimony, confesses to MP’s murder

Hussain Humam, of Male’s Henveiru Lobby, told the Criminal Court today (May 22) that he carried out the fatal attack on Afrasheem with Ali Shan of Male’s Henveiru Hikost, and that the juvenile suspect in the case was also present.

Maldives UN team calls for abolition of death penalty, flogging thumbnail Maldives UN team calls for abolition of death penalty, flogging

The UN country team in the Maldives has issued a statement calling for the abolition of both corporal punishment and the death penalty in the Maldives.

Maleesha Hajj Group owner denies fraud charges in court thumbnail Maleesha Hajj Group owner denies fraud charges in court

Maleesha Hajj Group owner Islmail Abdul Latheef, who is being accused of fraudulently collecting funds from Maldivians who wanted to perform Hajj in Mecca last year, has denied charges against him in the Criminal Court.

Civil Court rejects Umar Naseer’s request to overturn dismissal from PPM thumbnail Civil Court rejects Umar Naseer’s request to overturn dismissal from PPM

The Civil Court has ruled that it has no reason to issue an injunction to halt a decision made by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s disciplinary committee regarding Umar Naseer, and have rejected his request.