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Abdulla Yameen
Maldives Ex-Vice President Jailed Again for Money Laundering
By Associated Press
Ahmed Adeeb pleaded guilty to all counts in a corruption case that also implicated former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
Chinese Envoy in Maldives Pushes Back on ‘Debt Trap,’ Free Trade Agreement Concerns
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese envoy rejected the characterization of a 2017 free trade agreement between Male and Beijing by the incumbent speaker of the house and former president.
Maldives Ex-Vice President Testifies in Corruption Case Against Ex-President Yameen
By Associated Press
Ahmed Adeeb admitted to assisting Yameen in corrupt deals and money laundering.
Maldives’ Crucial Ballot to Elect New Parliament
By Associated Press
More than 264,000 people were eligible to vote for 386 candidates running for the 87 seats in parliament.
Former Maldives President Arrested Over Money Laundering
By Associated Press
The former president was taken into custody following weeks of investigation for corruption.
Former Maldives President Charged With Corruption, Money-Laundering
By Ankit Panda
Maldivian police have sought to file charges against Abdulla Yameen.
The Maldives’ Games of Thrones
By JJ Robinson
Ibu Solih and the democrats won a shock victory, but the Maldives’ past suggests more twists and turns to come.
A Belated Election Crisis? Maldives' Outgoing President Challenges September 2018 Election Results
By Ankit Panda
Abdulla Yameen is making a desperate last-ditch effort to cling to power, despite having conceded defeat.
The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?
By Sudha Ramachandran
From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.
Reviewing the Fifth Inter-Korean Summit: Denuclearization, Military CBMs, and More
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How long can Moon Jae-in keep the U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process on track?
The Maldives Election: A Renewed Chance for India?
By Jayesh Khatu
The victory of opposition leader Solih is an opportunity for India to regain influence in the Maldives.
Maldives Voters Grant Decisive Victory to Opposition Candidate in Blow to Pro-China Leader
By Ankit Panda
The result is a triumph for democracy in the Maldives, with a historic turnout of more than 85 percent.