President Nasheed Expresses Concerns on Politicizing of Dr. Afrasheem’s Murder
Office of President Mohamed Nasheed expresses grave concerns over politicizing of the tragic murder of Member of Parliament Dr. Afrasheem Ali and believes this may leave the real murderers free to re-commit such crimes. The Office is deeply concerned over the fact that just six days before the bi-elections are to take place for the… Read more
The Office of President Nasheed Congratulates the Decision of the Parliament to Pass a No-Confidence Motion Against the President of the Civil Service Commission Over Sexual Harassment Claims
The Office of President Mohamed Nasheed congratulates the decision of the Parliament to pass a no confidence motion against the President of the Civil Service Commission over sexual harassment claim made by a female employee of the Commission. “President Nasheed recognises that the President of the Civil Service Commission Mr. Mohamed Fahmy Hassan was dedicated… Read more
The Office of President Mohamed Nasheed Expresses Regret Over the Decisions of the Supreme Court on the Case Challenging the Legality of the Hulhumale’ Court
The Office of President Mohamed Nasheed expresses regret over the decision of the Supreme Court not to allow the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to be a party to the litigation which may affect the chances of the Party competing in 2013 elections. “We understand no reasons were given by the Supreme Court as to the… Read more
The Office of President Nasheed Condemns Attempts by the Government to Intimidate Members of Parliament
The Office of President Mohamed Nasheed strongly condemns the willful attempt by the Government to intimidate democratically elected Members of Parliament. A day after an attempt to frame Hon. Abdulla Jabir, MP and Hon. Hamid A Ghafoor, MP, over the weekend, another attempt was made on Sunday, by the Government to intimidate two Dhivehi Rayyithunge… Read more
The Office of President Mohamed Nasheed Condemns Politically Motivated Arrests of Senior Politicians and Reiterates Call for Early Elections
The Office of President Mohamed Nasheed strongly condemns politically motivated arrests of senior politicians Hon. Ibrahim H. Zaki, Hon. Hamid A. Ghafoor MP, International Spokesman of MDP, Hon. Abdulla Jabir MP and others on Friday, 16 November. Hon. Zaki recently publicly criticised the present Government’s handling of Indo – Maldives relations and the February 7th… Read more
President Nasheed welcomes Ms. Kirsty Brimelow QC to his legal team
President Mohamed Nasheed welcomes Ms. Kirsty Brimelow QC who has offered her services to the legal team. Prominent members of the English bar, Sir Ivan Lawrence QC and Mr. Ali Mohamed Azhar have also been working with Mr. Hassan Latheef (Uz) and Ms. Hisaan Hussein (Uza), Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Afeef (Uz) and Mr. Abdullah Shaair… Read more
President Nasheed’s Legal Team Barred From Respresenting Him
On 14th October 2012 President Nasheed’s legal team received a letter from Hulhumale’ Magistrate Court stating that two members of the team, Mr. Hassan Latheef and Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Afeef, have been barred from representing President Nasheed in court. Mr. Hassan Latheef was debarred as Nasheed’s lawyer as he is “one of the witnesses submitted… Read more
Eyewitness Accounts of President Nasheed’s Arrest
“The police used disproportionate force to arrest President Nasheed. They landed on this tiny island dressed in full SWAT gear and carrying weapons. They behaved aggressively, and sometimes violently, towards Nasheed’s supporters. We believe Nasheed’s arrest is politically motivated, aimed solely at preventing him from campaigning ahead of the presidential elections. We strongly condemn his… Read more
Press Statement on President Nasheed’s Trial
In relation to the case against President Nasheed, charged under Article 81 of the Penal Code, which was sent to the Hulhumale’ Magistrate Court by the Prosecutor General: 1. Article 141 (a) of the Constitution of the Maldives states that the judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court, High Court and lower courts established… Read more
President Nasheed sends greetings to the Indian people on the ocassion of Indian Independence Day
Statement by President Mohamed Nasheed: Quote “On the happy anniversary of the Indian Independence, I would like to send warm congratulations and greetings to the Government and the people of India, including those residing in the Maldives. Over the past 65 years, India has achieved much progress in all areas. I would, in particular, like… Read more
President Nasheed Congratulates the New President of India
President Mohamed Nasheed, in a letter, congratulated the new President of the Republic of India, Pranab Mukherjee on his recent assumption of office. In the letter President Nasheed stated: Quote: ‘The Maldives has always enjoyed an excellent relationship with India. We are, however, very pleased that this relationship was further deepened and diversified during the… Read more
Greetings on Independence Day
Greetings to all Maldivian citizens ceaselessly striving to embrace, uphold and sustain the national independence of Maldives, understanding amongst her individuals and her human dignity as a united county. We are proud to see our country among the list of independent nations of the world. Thereafter it is paramount that an independent sovereign country such… Read more