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President @MMuizzu delivers a strong statement on international relations: 'Maldives values its large Indian Ocean share and stands as an independent nation, not a backyard.'
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A group of Maldivian youth have disrupted a yoga day event organised by the Indian High Commission in the Maldives.
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Since Modi became India's prime minister in 2014, there has been a sharp increase in hate crimes against Muslims in India.
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Maldivians have posted pictures of Indian PM Narendra Modi on trash cans around the country.
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Five police officers in Uttar Pradesh, India have tortured a Muslim man by inserting a stick in his rectum and giving him electric shocks.
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Maldivians protesting outside the residence of the Indian High Commissioner in Male’, Maldives. They are calling for the removal of Indian military from the Maldives.
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Thousands of Maldivians take to the street condemning the defamatory remarks made by BJP’s spokesperson against Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
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An #Indian labourer working in the #Maldives insulted Prophet Mohammed and the holy Quran. His colleagues from #Bangladesh protested and refused to work with him. They removed his cothes and tied is slippers around his neck.
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The Pro Indian government of the Maldives has refused to say anything regarding the defamatory remarks made by the BJP spokesperson about Prophet Mohammed.
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TMJ Exclusive: Maldivian Parliament Speaker Nasheed to facilitate safe haven for Mahinda Rajapaksa in the Maldives
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Sri Lankans in Maldives are urging the government of Maldives not to safeguard criminals.
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Masked policemen in tactical gear arrests a renowned Islamic scholar who was on his way to mosque with his 05 year old son. He is accused of disrupting the yoga day event held by the Indian High Commission in the Maldives.
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Former President of the Maldives, President Abdullah Yameen has stated that if we are to ignore the inhumane attacks on Muslims in India, a genocide is likely in the country.
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The government of India uses visa policy as a way to 'punish' the Maldivian government whenever they are unhappy.
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A campaign has begun in the Maldives, calling the government to strip Indian PM Modi off the honor 'The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen'.
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Daily protests against #Indian military presence in the #Maldives
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Maldives Police Service obstructing peaceful protesters calling for the removal of Indian military from the Maldives.
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President @MMuizzu delivers a powerful speech at #COP28 , emphasizing the urgent need for a 1.5-degree pathway, equitable climate finance, and operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund.
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She does not have the adequate skill set or educational background to qualify for the role. Prior to COVID-19, she received a total remuneration of MVR 75,000 per month.
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People of Minicoy protesting against the government of @narendramodi Minicoy, AKA as Maliku is an island in Lakshadweep, India. Minicoy was once the northern most island of the #Maldives . People of Maliku speaks Dhivehi which is also the official language of the Maldives.
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been granted safe haven in Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, a property owned by business tycoon Mohamed Ali Janah.
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President @MMuizzu announces a visionary step for the #Maldives : diversifying health services with Thailand & UAE, & securing food staples from Turkey. A strategic move to diminish reliance on any single country's support, enhancing national resilience.
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Protests outside the residence of #Indian High Commissioner in the Maldives. This protest is part of the #IndiaOut campaign calling for the removal of Indian military from the #Maldives .
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An Indian national who defecated on the grounds of the Islamic Center has been released after a day in custody.
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When an influential, powerful person's wrongdoing comes to light, the HPA and the govt at large gives them a blind eye. However, the govt is swift to punish common citizens for minor infringements such as being outside during curfew hours.
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India’s Maritime Military Expansion Threatens the Sovereignty of Maldives
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Protests Held Against Indian Military Presence in the Maldives
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Opposition Progressive Congress Coalition has revealed that they championed the rights of Indian Muslims and intended to run a campaign on the matter.
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#BREAKINGNEWS : Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rakapaksa has landed in the Maldives just few minutes ago.
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Shri Varshney College in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, has decided to take action against a Muslim teacher who offered Namaaz in the college premises.
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Nasheed was one among many who had lived in Sri Lanka at the time. The current President’s father-in-law, Sikka Ahmed Ismail is a long-time resident in the country. His residence is in Battaramulla, a suburb in the capital Colombo.
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Cpt Ihusan to India High Commission: Stop Meddling with Domestic Affairs
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Chinese President Xi Jinping formally congratulates Maldivian President-Elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
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Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid is still silent over the defamatory comments by India’s ruling party Baharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma against the Prophet Mohammed.
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President-Elect Dr Muizzu calls for a return to 1967 borders and a recognition of Palestine as an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He has also called for the repatriation of Palestinian refugees.
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Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal India's proposal for a land lease in Maldives, asserting Indian sovereignty.
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A journalist who was covering the #IndiaOut protest held in Male', Maldives was pepper-sprayed by a police officer. The Maldives recently imported a large number of non-lethal weapons from India.
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Breaking: Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih departs for Singapore with wife Fazna Ahmed, amidst unfolding corruption allegations
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An anonymous source at the President's Office told The Maldives Journal that the government had deliberately remained silent on the matter to let the Majlis Speaker "take the blame".
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Taking to Facebook, Dr. Muneer stated that these are the darkest, most terrifying days the people of Maliku have ever had to face. He then called on Maldivians to include the people of Maliku in their prayers.
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Maldives Police Service (MPS) has issued summons on Dhiyares Chief Editor and journalist, Ahmed Azaan – not even 24 hours had passed since President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had ratified the Evidence Act.
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Maldives Police on high alert after arresting scholars and youth for disrupting Indian High Commission’s yoga event.
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Hydrography Agreement is a Threat to National Security: Cpt Ihusaan
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Neither Sri Lankans nor Maldivians believe Nasheed has the ability to help Sri Lanka get foreign aid and get rid of the crisis.
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Ali Zaid, who works as a lecturer at the Maldives National University and frequently praises President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Twitter, has received a Hiyaa flat.
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The Maldives has previously spoken on such matters. In this regard, former Maldivian Foreign Minister Fathuhulla Jameel condemned the 2005 act of insulting the Holy Quran at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Protest held outside the @PoliceMv HQ after police summoned TMJ’s journalist Ahmed Azaan on a politically motivated case against him.
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Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge! 🇨🇳🇲🇻 A landmark project under President Yameen's administration that transformed connections & opportunities. Dive into a visual journey: from design unveiling to its grand opening. 1/5
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Mabrouq has been accused of playing a leading role in concealing the government’s massive mishandling of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Maldives.
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An uber driver in Assam, India has beaten up a Muslim passenger with a rod.
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“You all know how the Indian Ambassador is behaving here. Even his driver leaves his car in the middle of the road. No one dares to speak up”, said Adam Manik regarding the High Commissioner of India in Maldives Sunjay Sudhir.
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After all, Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros & Maldives’ Addu are already under Indian radar as New Delhi is investing heavily on creating permanent security infrastructure in these strategically crucial island nations..
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Judiciary Employee Fired For Social Media Posts Criticising President Solih
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Maldives Finance Minister Ameer has deleted his controversial tweets insulting the government and King of Saudi Arabia.
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President Muizzu and First Lady arrive in Beijing, China
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The mass rally, attended by thousands, has sent shockwaves through the government.
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It can be estimated that PGA elect Shahid's term would cost the govt MVR 8 mln, in total; this is a hefty price for a country such as the Maldives to pay. To put things into perspective, several govt offices have an annual budget of less than MVR 8 mln.
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Sources have confirmed that the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa is still in the Maldives.
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The Maldives and India will sign an agreement today which allows the Indian military to use Uthuru Thila Falhu (UTF) to station Indian military personnel and to berth Indian naval vessels.
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President @MMuizzu , accompanied by a high-level delegation, discussed several key issues with President @RTErdogan
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Members of Parliament from ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has kicked out the emergency motion submitted by the opposition on India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson’s insulting remarks on Prophet Mohamed.
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The Save Addu Campaign was initiated by youths in Addu protesting against the establishment of an Indian Consulate in Addu City.
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Opposition leader former President Abdullah Yameen says that he is more than ready to challenge and debate the government in a panel discussion on the government policies on the Indian military personnel stationed in the country.
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Well-Wishers Gather Around Yameen’s Residence Following Supreme Court Acquittal
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Reducing Internet Prices is the Responsibility of the President’s Office: MP Usham
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The leader of the opposition, former President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has said the Maldives was not an Indian town.
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President-Elect Dr. Mohammed Muizz takes a bold step in reshaping #Maldives ' geopolitical ties, requesting the withdrawal of Indian military.
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President @MMuizzu has proposed that India must withdraw all of their troops by the 15th of March, following his strong statement to India upon his return to the Maldives.
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The young man stressed that he was a British citizen and would call the British Ambassador if he was arrested.
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There has been growing resentment against Indians in the Maldives due to the Islamophobic policies of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Captain Ihusaan stated that if the country is not saved from the foreign state running a deep state, it is unlikely for future generations in Maldives to see the “light” of independence.
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It is also worth mentioning that Indian authorities are known for harassing and ill-treating Maldivian citizens who visit India for various purposes.
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Usham’s comments are aimed at Addu City Mayor and the city’s parliamentarians who are touting the idea that the establishment of an Indian Consulate in Addu would be an important step towards the development of the city.
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President @MMuizzu officially welcomed by Chinese President H.E. Xi Jinping. #ChinaMaldives
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As Anwar's actions come under scrutiny, questions are being raised over whether he is genuinely in need of protection or if he is using the UK's asylum laws to secure permanent residency and, eventually, British citizenship.
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As such, Azima noted that the incumbent Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid is a man who was among those that – during the Yaameen administration – brazenly appeared on Indian television, calling for India to launch a military invasion on the Maldives.
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The Maldivian Civil Service Act has been amended and gazetted to restrict civil servants' freedom of expression.
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No Legal Grounds to Keep President Yameen in Jail: Fmr Chief Justice
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1000s gather in Male for PPM's historic rally calling for former President Yameen's release. Read more:
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“The ultimate goal might be to discredit the opposition, announce a state of emergency, and then delay the election,” further shared the MNDF official.
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Activists have sprayed “India Out” right in front of the residence of the Indian Ambassador.
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Minister Mariya is the key player involved in writing up the many secret and extremely dubious agreements signed with India by the Solih administration.
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Opposition parties, Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC) have condemned the attacks by an officer of Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) on Voice’s Chief Editor Shafraz Ahmed Hussain.
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Hundreds of Maldivians took to the streets on Saturday to protest the slanderous remarks against Prophet Mohamed made by senior figures at India’s ruling Baharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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“You are the first foreign head of state I have received this year, and this is also your first state visit to a foreign country since assuming the presidency, which fully reflects the high importance attached by both China and Maldives to the development of bilateral relations,"
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Ameer, who was previously in opposition, had taken to Twitter to voice his scathing comments about the Saudi regime and its king. In one tweet, he asked, "Where does the Saudi regime fit? Human or Devil!"
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Fenaka Corporation, a state-owned company responsible for the provision of electricity and water in the Maldives, has recently come under fire for purchasing a luxury car worth MVR 2.9 million for the personal use of its MD Ahmed Saeed Mohammed.
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A photograph revealing the Indian ambassador's vehicle entering into the Maldives Defence Force headquarters has caused an uproar on social media, amplifying suspicions of India's overbearing interference in the Maldives.
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Guilty Verdict on Fmr Pres Yameen Was Passed Under Duress: Criminal Court Judge
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India only policy is 'sluttish subjugation', claims President Yameen, delivering the harshest criticism of the present Government's India-only policy, so far.
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The Indian Military Must Leave The Maldives: Yameen
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He said that the Indian Ocean was not the property of any single nation, it was also the Ocean of the Maldivians as well. He said that the Ocean that stretched from Minicoy to Addu City was the Ocean of the Maldivians.
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