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Maldives Removes Gender Bar To Presidential Office

Wednesday, 16 January 2008, 9:58 am | Republic of Maldives

The President welcomes the removal of the gender bar in seeking presidential office under the new Constitution and the amendment to provide equal opportunities for presidential hopefuls of all political parties. More >>

Maldives President Escapes Attempt On His Life

Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 9:10 am | Republic of Maldives

While greeting a large crowd of supporters just minutes after his arrival in North Thiladhunmathi Atoll Hoarafushi, a man wielding a knife attempted to stab the President. More >>

Radical Group Surrender To National Defense Force

Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 10:22 am | Republic of Maldives

The standoff which lasted till about 4.30pm on Sunday finally resulted in clashes. The Defense Force stepped in to assist the Police from here. Members of the radical religious group confronted the Police and Defense Force resulting in violent clashes. More >>

Maldives Says Attackers Will Be Found, Punished

Monday, 1 October 2007, 9:09 am | Republic of Maldives

The President of Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has reiterated the Governments commitment to bring the perpetrators of yesterday's criminal act of aggression to justice. 'This is the first time that we have suffered such a terrorist attack in the Maldives. More >>

Twelve Foreigners Injured In Maldives Explosion

Monday, 1 October 2007, 8:58 am | Republic of Maldives

The Government of Maldives has strongly condemned the detonation of an improvised explosive device in Sultan Park in the commercial district of the capital Male', as a malicious act aimed at undermining the peace and harmony that has always prevailed ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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