Person
Mohamed Nasheed
Described in the news as: former President; Former President; MDP Chairperson and former President; Former President and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson.
In the news, last 90 days
Education
Majlis seeks public input on homeschooling amendment
The People's Majlis has opened a public consultation on a proposed Education Act amendment, introduced by Huraa MP Anara Naeem, that would allow homeschooling for children with specified disabilities or special circumstances. Feedback can be submitted by 2:00 pm on November 12, and the bill has drawn criticism from former officials and an MP who warned of possible exploitation without a robust regulatory framework.
Politics
MDP urges a public vote before granting any rights over Rasmale' land to Eagle Hills
The MDP submitted a resolution to Parliament calling for a public referendum before any rights over 500 hectares of land in Rasmale' are granted to the UAE's Eagle Hills company. The resolution was defeated on Wednesday, with 57 of the 58 members present voting against it.
Politics
No-confidence motion against Saeed on Parliament agenda
The no-confidence motion filed by the MDP against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed in August is on the agenda for Wednesday's Parliament sitting, with the General Committee having earlier decided to give the minister one hour to respond to the allegations. The motion, signed by 13 MDP MPs, accuses Saeed of neglecting constitutional duties, cites rising black-market dollar rates and stalled economic projects, and objects to SEZ Act amendments and the Maldives Pearl Residence programme.
Politics
MDP not an individual, proven at National Council: Meekail
South Galolhu MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem criticised Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau during a Parliament sitting for claiming the opposition MDP shares Mohamed Nasheed's views opposing the homeschooling bill, saying MDP is not one individual and that its National Council had passed a resolution opposing Nasheed's opinions. The bill to amend the Education Act to introduce homeschooling provisions was debated, with allegations raised that it was submitted to suppress talk of the Rasmale' project and silence a religious organisation.
Politics
Nasheed not qualified to speak on national interests, says Yameen
Yameen said Nasheed is not qualified to speak on national interests, adding that many MDP members no longer accept Nasheed's views, including members of the party's leadership. The article also lists other headlines, including a High Court rejection of Yameen's appeal over audio evidence and an MDP resolution seeking a referendum on the Eagle Hills project.
Education
Home-schooling not meant to leave children unregistered: Husnee
Manadhoo Constituency MP Husnee Mubarik said the proposed amendment to the Education Act introducing home-schooling is not intended to keep children unregistered at schools or to keep girls out of education, rejecting former President Mohamed Nasheed's criticism. Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu said the amendment will establish clear legal rules for home-schooling and prevent its misuse, with home-based learning provided after an assessment of applicants' needs.
Education
Homeschooling will not exclude students from the education system:...
Manadhoo MP Husnee Mubarik said the proposed amendment to the Education Act allowing homeschooling under specific conditions will not leave students excluded from the formal education system, speaking during the debate on the bill. He said such cases would be assessed individually by the Education Minister, and that the amendment contains no provisions targeting students of any particular gender.
Politics
Nasheed warns MDP against using religion as political tool
MDP Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed issued a statement warning the party against using religion as a political tool, criticising claims linking development projects to Zionism and cautioning that populist politics could undermine the MDP's values. His remarks come amid MDP divisions over the government's proposed USD 20 billion Rasmalé investment project involving UAE-based Eagle Hills.
Politics
Referendum on Rasmalé project and direct action if no government response: MDP
A resolution has been submitted to the Maldivian Democratic Party's National Council calling for a public referendum on Eagle Hills' "Maldives Waterfront and Marina" project at Rasmalé, and for direct action if the government does not respond. Party Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed criticised opposition to the project as xenophobia, while former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, contesting for the MDP presidential ticket, said friendly nations should not be dragged into domestic politics.
Politics
Keep development ties above party politics: Shahid
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, contesting the MDP presidential ticket, urged the party not to draw development partners into domestic politics and to focus criticism on the government instead. The MDP National council is scheduled to consider a resolution on Eagle Hills' proposed Rasmale' project on the night of 1 Nov, while MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed warned the party against embracing xenophobia.
Politics
Nasheed flags rising hardline nationalistic views within MDP
Former President Mohamed Nasheed said in an X post that hardline nationalistic views and xenophobia are becoming increasingly accepted within the MDP, arguing this departs from the party's founding ideals and risks alienating its multicultural, liberal base. He cited the earlier slogan "Birakaa Nulaa Majaakurun" as having attracted an estimated twenty thousand additional votes, and criticised religion-based political rhetoric including claims that "Zionists are taking over the country".
Society
Early 1980s portrayed by five of Nasheed's short stories
A book of five short stories written by former President Mohamed Nasheed, titled "Kuruvaahaka - 80s ge Kureekolhu" (Short Stories - The Early 80s), has been published by his aunt Zuhaira Umar and is printed by Ocean Publishing at a price of MVR 250. At a ceremony, Nasheed described the stories' central character Hassan Kurusee, said he has no plans to write more about him, and wrote in the book's introduction that he is publishing it to generate more income.
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