India expresses dismay over prison terms to ex-Maldivian president, Chief Justice; calls for 'fair trial'
According to Maldivian media reports, Gayoom, 80, and Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed were found guilty of obstructing justice and sentenced to 19 months prison by court
Jun 14, 2018, 13:25 PM IST
Former Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed sentenced to 19 months prison for obstruction of justice
The duo was found guilty after they were charged for refusing to hand over their mobile phones for a police investigation.
Jun 14, 2018, 10:57 AM IST
Maldives urged to restore parliament's independence
The opposition coalition's plan to wrest the parliamentary majority was aimed at reforming the judiciary, elections commission and other bodies perceived as being partial toward Yameen.
Jul 26, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
Maldives ruling party sacks leader after revolt
The Maldives' ruling party has sacked the country's former strongman president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom as its leader after he led an unsuccessful rebellion against his half-brother, who is now in power.
Mar 28, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Maldives president faces key parliamentary test
The Maldives opposition on Monday began impeachment proceedings against the parliamentary speaker in an attempt to destabilise the president.
Mar 27, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
India remains Maldives most strategically imp partner: President Gayoom
Amid the current thaw in bilateral ties, former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom today said India remains the "most strategically important" partner of Maldives.
Mar 08, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
