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Ahmed Naish
Ahmed Naish is a freelance journalist from the Maldives and former editor of the Maldives Independent, the country’s premier English-language publication.
Ahmed Naish is a Maldivian freelance journalist, writer and translator based in the capital Malé with nearly two decades of experience in the media industry. He previously worked as a journalist and editor at the Maldives Independent (formerly Minivan News), covering the Maldives’ tumultuous transition to democracy, first multi-party elections and series of political crises for the country’s leading English-language news outlet. Formed in exile in Sri Lanka in 2004 during the country’s pro-democracy movement, the website was known for tackling taboo subjects such as religious extremism that were neglected by local media. In 2017, the Maldives Independent won the UK-based Index on Censorship’s Freedom of Expression Journalist Award. Since the paper was shut down in January 2020, Naish has written for local and international publications including Al Jazeera.

January 29, 2025
Maldives Government Beset by Corruption Scandals
By Ahmed Naish

January 22, 2025
Why India and Maldives Are Reticent Over Alleged RAW Plot
By Ahmed Naish

December 16, 2024
Sweeping Vaping Ban Takes Effect In Maldives
By Ahmed Naish

December 10, 2024
Maldives Government Offers Concessions to Quell Revolt By Resort Operators
By Ahmed Naish

December 02, 2024
Maldives Balks at Banning Israeli Tourists
By Ahmed Naish

November 27, 2024
Maldives Opposition Cries Foul as Muizzu Government Amends Constitution to Deter Defections
By Ahmed Naish

October 16, 2024
Maldives Moves to Hike Tourism Taxes and Tighten Belts
By Ahmed Naish

October 08, 2024
Maldives President Muizzu Does U-Turn on Maiden State Visit to India
By Ahmed Naish

September 13, 2024
Maldives President to Visit India Amid Danger of Debt Default
By Ahmed Naish

September 03, 2024
Maldives President Accuses National Bank of Attempted Coup
By Ahmed Naish

August 14, 2024
Maldives Completes U-Turn From ‘India Out’ to ‘Closest Ally’
By Ahmed Naish
