Conflict

Maldives struggles to bring back children of Maldivian ISIS terrorist stuck in Afghanistan

Saifiu and his wife, both Maldivian nationals, were arrested by Afghan authorities in 2018 from eastern Nangarhar province, where they had joined ISIS. Since then, they, along with their children, are in an Afghan prison. The Maldivian government despite making several efforts have failed to repatriate their children. more

ISIS claims responsibility for blowing up boats in Maldives

Male: Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility of blowing up five boats at Mahibadhoo harbour in Maldives on Wednesday, at a time when the world is busy combating COVID-19 ou ...

Maldives: Democracy under ‘all-out assault,’ warns UN rights chief

New York, Feb 8 (JEN): The declaration of the state of emergency in the Maldives by President Abdulla Yameen and the resulting suspension of constitutional guarantees have undermined the ...

Maldives: Concerned by 'increasing polarization, Ban calls for parties to work toward inclusive dialogue

New York, Dec 3 (Just Earth News): Concerned by the increasing polarization in the Maldives, which has made dialogue among the Government and political parties increasingly difficult, United ...

Maldives: UN expert concerned at ‘unacceptable’ dismissal of Supreme Court justices

New York, Dec 23 (JEN) The removal of two Supreme Court justices in the Maldives by local authorities threatens the independence of the country’s judiciary and further compromises the rule ...

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