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Transparency Maldives | 5 months, 4 weeks ago | urgent

A civil society open letter calling on States Parties to adopt a strong resolution on transparency in political funding at the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Doha, Qatar – Transparency Maldives

Transparency Maldives and other civil society organizations published an open letter calling on States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to adopt a strong resolution on transparency in political funding at the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) in Doha, Qatar, from 15 to 19 December 2025. The letter urges commitments such as publishing political finance reports online, closing loopholes for illicit financial flows, and investing in oversight. It highlights that transparent political funding correlates with better corruption control.

The Standard | 8 months, 4 weeks ago | concerned

President Muizzu condemns Israeli aggression at Arab-Islamic Summit, declares attack on Qatar an attack on all

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivered a speech at the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha, condemning Israel's recent attack on Qatar and expressing solidarity with Qatar and Palestine. He called the attack a 'deliberate, calculated assault on peace' and urged Arab and Islamic nations to take coordinated action, including legal accountability, economic and diplomatic measures, and expanded humanitarian aid. The President emphasized that the Maldives stands with Qatar and rejects Israel's actions as crimes against humanity.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 6 months ago | urgent

Ceasefire Talks Collapse as Israel Withdraws Negotiators

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas collapsed as Israel withdrew its Mossad negotiating team from Doha citing an impasse. The week-long truce ended, and Israel launched airstrikes hitting over 400 targets. The death toll in Gaza reached 15,207 since October 7, with 1,200 casualties in Israel. President Macron expressed concern at COP28 and announced plans to travel to Qatar for new negotiations. The European Gaza Hospital faces a crisis with 450 wounded patients and displaced people seeking refuge, leading to a field hospital set up at a nearby school. Hospital Director Dr. Youssef al-Aqqad warned that Israel's goal of total destruction of Hamas could prolong the war for a decade.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 6 months ago | optimistic

Hamas Signals Possible Truce Deal Amid Rising Death Toll in Gaza

Hamas signals a possible truce deal with Israel, indicating a three-to-five-day pause in fighting. Negotiators in Doha, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Rafah, and Gaza work to finalize the agreement. Hamas has provided a list of individuals to be released, while Israel insists on releasing Palestinian detainees simultaneously. The International Red Cross is ready to facilitate captive movement. The death toll in Gaza has reached 13,300, with all hospitals out of service. An attack on Nuseirat refugee camp killed 20 Palestinians, including a surgeon's family. Airstrikes continue to hit residential buildings and UN shelters.