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MNDF cadet dies after training exercise

An army cadet died on Saturday shortly after completing a training exercise in Addu.

February 23, 2013
MVR320 million payable to FSM: Fenaka

Fenaka Corporation owes MVR320 million to Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM) for fuel bought on credit by the former utilities companies, the corporation said yesterday.

January 12, 2013
No interest in Gan Airport shares: Gasim

Maamingilli constituency MP Gasim Ibrahim insisted today that he did not highlight the issues with the sale of Gan International Airport operator Addu International Airport Company (AIA) shares because of his own interest in them but rather for the sake of the people of Addu and the country.

November 07, 2012 1 comment
MP Rasheed given chance to appoint a lawyer

The Criminal Court today gave the chance of appointing an attorney to Hithadhoo constituency MP Mohamed Rasheed and another man, accused of being involved in the arson attack on Seenu Atoll Gan Police Station on February 8.

September 23, 2012
Trial of torching cases could move to Addu

Criminal Court has revealed that discussions are currently underway to move the trial of the cases over the torching of several buildings in Addu on February 8 to the city.

September 13, 2012
Won't allow for violence in Addu: Mayor

As the deadline for the Commission of National Inquiry (CNI) set up to probe the circumstances surrounding the transfer of power on February 7 approaches, Addu Mayor Abdulla 'Soabe' Sodig has stressed that the Addu City Council would not allow anyone to create unrest and violence in Addu.

August 26, 2012
Police to probe violations in HRCM report

Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz has said that the police will hold discussions with relevant authorities with regard to taking action on the human rights violations highlighted in the reports issued on Tuesday by the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM).

August 23, 2012 1 comment
Government accepts HRCM reports

Government Spokesperson Abbas Adil Riza revealed today that the government accepts the reports of the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) on the events of February 6-7 in Male, Police actions on opposition protesters on February 8 and the arrest of Chief Criminal Judge Abdulla Mohamed.

August 22, 2012 1 comment
"Sufficient steps not taken in Addu unrest"

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) investigation report has revealed that the Police and the military had not taken sufficient measures to control the violence and unrest in Addu on February 8.

August 22, 2012
Six more cases in Addu arson attacks to PG

The cases of six more people regarding the arson attacks on courts and police stations in Addu city during the violence that swept across the nation on February 8 have been sent to the Prosecutor General (PG) by the Police.

July 29, 2012