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Largest parties ready to recompose JSC

The three largest political parties in the Maldives are ready to amend the constitution in order to revise the composition of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) but have also noted the obstacles in the way of such a move.

May 20, 2013 2 comments
"Coalition is a shell, it's empty inside"

The coalitions being formed for the upcoming Presidential elections are empty like "hermit crab shells" former President and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed said Thursday.

May 18, 2013
Can't see any reason for a transitional govt"

There is no reason for a transitional government in Maldives and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) would not support such a move, the party said Thursday.

May 16, 2013
"MDP will win election with 125,000 votes"

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) would win this year's Presidential election with 125,000 votes, but the overwhelming victory would come with even a greater responsibility, former President and MDP Presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed said Wednesday.

May 09, 2013 5 comments
"Top officers behind coup will be punished"

The top security forces' officers responsible for "overthrowing" the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government on February 7 last year would face criminal investigations and handed due punishment, former president and MDP Presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed said Tuesday.

May 08, 2013
Two cops charged with assault on MPs

Two Police officers have been charged with assaulting Machchangoalhi-north constituency MP Mariya Ahmed Didi and Hulhu-henveiru constituency MP Moosa 'Reeko' Manik during the the brutal crackdown of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) protest on February 8 last year.

May 07, 2013 1 comment
MDP defends Nasheed's 'anti-Islamic' speech

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has defended former President Mohamed Nasheed's speech in Denmark which sparked much controversy and had been branded as 'anti-Islamic.'

May 01, 2013 2 comments
Nasheed concerned by MDP's 'anti-Islam' label

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed concern and disappointment by the 'anti-Islam' label given to his Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

April 30, 2013 5 comments
MP Mohamed Hussain resigns from DRP

Kanditheemu constituency MP Mohamed Hussain has resigned from pro-government Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP).

April 29, 2013
Amendment for secret ballots thrown out

Parliamentary committee reviewing the amendment to take votes in no-confidence motions against the President and cabinet members through a secret ballot rejected the amendment on Monday.

April 29, 2013 1 comment