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Maldives politics
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.
The Dangers of Dog-Whistling to Extremists in the Maldives
By Mushfiq Mohamed
How “liberal” political actors in the Maldives dog-whistle violent extremists and why it matters.
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 New Chapter in India-Maldives Relations
By Vinay Kaura
With a change of leadership in Male, the Maldives have turned back to India.
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 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.
Mohamed Nasheed on the Maldives Crisis
By Aaquib Khan
“You can’t give up, and you shouldn’t give up. The stakes are too high.”