Person
Abdulla Yameen
Described in the news as: former President; Former President; President.
In the news, last 90 days
Politics
Yameen questions need for second commission on 'lost sea territory'
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom questioned President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's decision to set up a new presidential commission to investigate the Maldives' maritime boundary dispute with Mauritius, arguing an existing mechanism already covers the issue. The dispute stems from international rulings on the Chagos Archipelago, including an ITLOS delimitation that divided roughly 95,000 square kilometres between Mauritius and the Maldives.
Politics · Opinion
Saeed: a real inherited burden for Maldivians
The article argues that Minister of Economic Development, Transport, and Trade Mohamed Saeed repeatedly blames inherited state debt instead of delivering results, and that sovereign borrowing obligations legally bind the Maldivian State rather than any individual leader or government. It traces his career across the Yameen and Muizzu administrations and contends that the real burden passed to citizens is Saeed himself.
Politics
President Muizzu would not even secure 10 percent of the vote if an election were held on 5 Nov: Maleeh
Mohamed Maleeh Jamal, Secretary General of the People's National Front, said at a press conference on Wednesday that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu would not secure even 10 percent of the vote if an election were held on 5 Nov, and criticised the People's Majlis over the Ras Male' project. He also called on opposition parties and ruling PNC supporters in Addu, Fuvahmulah and Kulhudhuffushi to join efforts to halt the Ras Male' project, urging small-scale protests across the islands and a gathering in Male' on Friday, November 13.
Justice
Justice Ali Rasheed’s retirement approved by JSC, effective December 1
The Judicial Service Commission approved Supreme Court Justice Ali Rasheed Hussain's retirement, effective December 1, 2026, after reviewing the Judges' Retirement Regulations. The JSC has begun the procedures under Article 17 of the Judges Act to identify a candidate to fill the resulting vacancy.
Justice
High Court rejects Yameen's appeal over audio evidence in Aarah case
The High Court rejected Yameen's appeal concerning audio evidence in the Aarah case. The registrar said preliminary rulings on the admissibility of evidence could be reconsidered during the trial itself.
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.
Politics
Yameen urges Islamic Minister Shaheem to resign over Rasmale' deal
Former President Abdulla Yameen called on Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed to leave the government, citing the Samoa Agreement and the Rasmale' deal, at a rally organised by the People's National Front. Internal disagreements have surfaced within the ruling party over handing 500 hectares of the Rasmale' reclamation project to UAE-based Eagle Hills, with a National Council meeting scheduled for the night of 2 Nov.
Politics
MP Ibrahim Shujau defends Rasmalé project's transparency amid...
MP Ibrahim Shujau defended the transparency of the Rasmalé project with Dubai-based Eagle Hills on MMTV's Bodu Khabaru programme, saying it prioritises the public interest and will include safeguards for citizens' rights. He contrasted it with the earlier USD 10 billion Faafu Atoll proposal, which was campaigned against by MDP and later discontinued.
Politics
Moosa Ali Jaleel appointed Director General of National Counter Terrorism Centre
Former Defence Minister and Chief of Defence Force Moosa Ali Jaleel was appointed Director General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, succeeding Wais Waheed. The article notes the circumstances of Waheed's departure remain unclear and outlines Jaleel's military and political background.
Justice
Verdict announcement in Fuggiri case postponed
The Criminal Court has postponed the hearing to announce the verdict in the case against former President Abdulla Yameen, who is charged with accepting USD 1 million in bribes over the lease of R. Fuggiri and laundering the funds, without giving a reason. Hearings in the case concluded on October 13, and Yameen's defence has questioned why other accused parties had cases withdrawn or ended in acquittal.
Justice
Supreme Court Judge Ali Rasheed to retire
Supreme Court Judge Ali Rasheed has informed the Judicial Service Commission that he intends to retire, having applied last week to retire at the end of the year; the JSC has yet to decide on the matter. He previously served at the Criminal, Civil and Drug Courts and was appointed to the Supreme Court six years ago.
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