Protesters And Police Clash In Male’ And Addu

Hundreds of riot police and army personnel were dispatched to the streets of Male’ and Addu Atoll late on Tuesday, after the arrest of a Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) member sparked angry opposition protests. In the capital, scores of people took to the streets, chanting anti-government slogans in a demonstration that stretched well into the night. Protesters hurled bottles and stones at the lines of riot police, who sealed off the roads surrounding Republic Square and the Presidential Palace. more

Protesters And Police Clash In Male’ And Addu

Getting ready for independece day

Most of the resort guys are having very good idea to build huts like this guys

Park infront of Island office Experience Mason Ahmed people used to call CARROTEY

Getting ready for independece day

Male’ Prepares For ‘Black Friday’ Remembrance

The final countdown has begun to what could be the biggest pro-democracy rally ever held in the history of the Maldives. Thousands of democracy supporters are expected to converge at the artificial beach in Male’ at 4:30pm today, as the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) commemorates the second anniversary of the brutal 2004 ‘Black Friday’ government crackdown.Speeches, music and video presentations on the theme of democratic empowerment will be on show. MDP officials say they hope to create a carnival-like atmosphere. more

Male’ Prepares For ‘Black Friday’ Remembrance

Maldives protest at court hearing

The leader of the main opposition party in the Maldives has attended a hearing on terrorism and sedition charges. Mohamed Nasheed, who heads of the Maldivian Democratic Party, was arrested in August last year during a pro-democracy rally in the capital. Mr Nasheed has long been a vocal critic of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who has held power for more than 25 years. more

Maldives protest at court hearing

Maldives Human Rights Commissioner Ahmed Mujuthaba has resigned

Male' - Confirmed reports say that the Maldives Human Rights Commissioner Ahmed Mujuthaba has resigned from his post because he was unable to perform his duties independently. He has not been going to office for sometime now over these problems and is believed to have resigned because he is disgusted with the recent incidents in Male', last August, in which he personally witnessed absolute inhumane brutality by Gayyoom's militia more

Maldives Human Rights Commissioner Ahmed Mujuthaba has resigned