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Person · Former Foreign Minister

Abdulla Shahid

Described in the news as: Former Foreign Minister; former Foreign Minister; Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President; Former Foreign Affairs Minister.

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Stories 13last 90 days 13 in the last 12 weeks, once per event
Outlets 10carried them of 19 news outlets we monitor
Quoted 15times words attributed to them in stories
Last in the news 7 Nov most recent report

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21 stories of the last year, newest first, each event once

November 2026

  1. Ministry warns against disclosing children's identities in sexual abuse cases Atoll Times
  2. Government directive reminds prohibition of sharing details of minors in sexual abuse cases Adhadhu (English)
  3. Ministry urges public not to share information of child in Shahid case One Online
  4. Shahid appeals arrest warrant in child sexual abuse case 4 outlets
  5. Rozaina calls for thorough probe into allegations against Shahid MM TV (English)
  6. Yameen Shahid denies allegations against his father Adhadhu (English)
  7. PNC is a party that incited discord with neighboring countries while in opposition, and they continue to do the same no… Raajje (English)
  8. Maldives' relations with friendly foreign nations must be prioritized as a national interest above the political agenda… Raajje (English)
  9. Former MDP president Abdulla Shahid arrested over alleged sexual... 11 outlets
  10. MDP to stage protests if public referendum is not held on Rasmale' project Adhadhu (English)
  11. Referendum on Rasmalé project and direct action if no government response: MDP 6 outlets
  12. Keep development ties above party politics: Shahid The Edition

October 2026

  1. MDP government will revoke Ras Male' agreement if it proceeds without public consultation: Fayyaz 3 outlets

April 2026

  1. Chinese Appreciation of Iconic Indian Singer Asha Bhosle Maldives Republic

March 2026

  1. MDP obstructs and intimidates state media during protest inside PSM headquarters The Standard

February 2026

  1. April Council Polls May Be Maldives’ Last Free and Fair Elections, Shahid Says Maldives Republic

January 2026

  1. Yameen most popular political leader: Baani opinion poll The Edition

December 2025

  1. MDP Interim Chair Ghafoor Urges Presidential Hopefuls to Prioritise Party Unity Maldives Republic
  2. Ghafoor Elected MDP Interim Chair in Unanimous Vote Maldives Republic

November 2025

  1. Waheed Withdraws from MDP Interim Chair Race, Accuses Shahid, Solih of Breaking Promises Maldives Republic
  2. Waheed Secures MDP Interim Chair as Fayyaz Bloc Tops Three Rival Factions Maldives Republic

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