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- 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
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.
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
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
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.
US calls for Maldives to address rights abuses, lift restrictions on religious freedom
A report by the US State Department noted “increasing reports of abuses of religious freedom, religious intolerance and governmental restriction of religious freedom and pressure to conform to a stricter interpretation of Islamic practices,” especially after last year’s power transfer.
Four MTCC harbour projects stalled over lack of construction material
“Continuing such large projects while conglomerate is not available from India has resulted in a more than 100 percent increase in the price of materials as well as many logistical difficulties,” MTCC explained in a press release.
MIAL to take over airport operations by July 1, says Finance Minister
GMR’s lender Axis Bank has meanwhile demanded the government not assign, transfer or dispose of any of MACL’s assets or functions to MIAL or a third party, pending the outcome of arbitration proceedings.
Jumhoree Party undecided over joining election coalition ahead of national conference
The government-aligned Jumhoree Party (JP) has said no decision has been made on whether to join a coalition backing President Dr Mohamed Waheed in September’s election, as it prepares to officially choose it presidential candidate and leader.
Maradhoo detainees allege physical abuse in police custody
Eight young men arrested in Maradhoo, Addu City have alleged they were physically abused and stripped naked while under police custody as former Home Minister Jameel promises legal assistance for the PPM members among the detainees.