Yameen Abdul Gayoom

Maldives opposition party leader arrested for alleged plot

Maldives police have arrested a leader of opposition political party on a charge of plotting to overthrow the government.

Apr 07, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Maldives leader appoints new vice president after ex-deputy is jailed

Maldives' president appointed a new vice president on Wednesday, weeks after his former deputy was convicted of attempting to assassinate him.

Jun 22, 2016, 20:05 PM IST

Former Maldives VP Ahmed Adeeb gets 10 years on terrorism charge

Adeeb still faces charges of trying to assassinate Gayoom when an explosion hit his presidential speedboat last year. 

Jun 06, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Maldives opposition set to regroup for 2nd night of protests

The Maldives' opposition on Saturday vowed to regroup for a second night of demonstrations hours after police broke up a planned 72-hour protest demanding the release of the country's ex-president and other political leaders.

Nov 28, 2015, 15:59 PM IST

Maldives minister says boat blast likely targeted president

The top diplomat of the Maldives has said an explosion on the boat of the island nation's leader was likely a targeted attack.

Sep 30, 2015, 04:48 AM IST