Person
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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Society
Ministry warns against disclosing children's identities in sexual abuse cases
A ministry warned against publishing the identities of children involved in sexual abuse cases, citing information circulating on social media about a child in the sexual harassment case against former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid. The article also lists top stories including a tornado in Lhaimagu, heavy rain across Maldives, and a Supreme Court ruling upholding a mother's sentence.
Society
Government directive reminds prohibition of sharing details of minors in sexual abuse cases
The Health Ministry issued a directive prohibiting the publication of any information that compromises the dignity of children in child sexual abuse cases, citing the Child Rights Protection Act and the Constitution. The Ministry said the measure aims to stop the disclosure of minors' private information across media platforms, though it did not specify a particular case.
Justice
Ministry urges public not to share information of child in Shahid case
The Ministry of Gender issued a statement urging the public and media not to disclose identifying information about the child involved in the case in which former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid is accused of sexually abusing a minor. The article also reports that Shahid was arrested under a court order and ordered detained for 30 days, and that police searched his Malé residence.
Justice
Shahid appeals arrest warrant in child sexual abuse case
Former Maldivian foreign minister and MDP president Abdulla Shahid, 64, was arrested in Hulhumale' on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor, had his remand extended by 30 days, and filed a petition contesting his arrest warrant with the High Court. The article also notes rising reported sexual violence cases, with 272 investigated last year and 239 reported so far this year.
Justice
Rozaina calls for thorough probe into allegations against Shahid
MDP Women's Wing President and former MP Rozaina Adam called for a thorough investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against former MDP President and Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, who was arrested over the allegations. The Criminal Court ordered Shahid to remain in police custody for 30 days on Tuesday, 3 November, while police have not disclosed further details.
Justice
Yameen Shahid denies allegations against his father
Yameen Shahid denied the sexual assault allegations made against his father, former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, in a post on X after his father's arrest. Abdulla Shahid, arrested under a court order over allegations of sexually assaulting a minor, was taken from his Hulhumalé apartment to Hulhumalé Police Station and then to Dhoonidhoo Custodial.
Politics
PNC is a party that incited discord with neighboring countries while in opposition, and they continue to do the same now that they are in government: Shahid
At the 38th meeting of the MDP's fourth National Congress session on Sunday night, former Foreign Minister and MDP President Abdulla Shahid accused the ruling PNC of inciting discord with neighboring countries and of deceiving the public over the Fushidhiggaru Lagoon project, which he said had absorbed $800 million in public funds. The MDP passed a resolution calling on the government to hold a public referendum on allocating 500 hectares of Ras Male' land to UAE-based Eagle Hills on a 99-year lease.
Politics
Maldives' relations with friendly foreign nations must be prioritized as a national interest above the political agendas of any specific party: Shahid
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said the Maldives' relations with friendly foreign nations are national ties that must be prioritized over the political interests of any specific party. He said the opposition rejects the current administration's lack of transparency and clandestine dealings, and will keep speaking out against corruption while ensuring long-standing friendly relations are preserved without disruption.
Justice
Former MDP president Abdulla Shahid arrested over alleged sexual...
Former Maldivian Democratic Party President Abdulla Shahid was arrested by the Maldives Police Service under a court order over allegations of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 18. Police said the arrest took place at 9:59 p.m. The night of 2 Nov, shortly after Shahid posted on social media dismissing the circulating reports as an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
Politics
MDP to stage protests if public referendum is not held on Rasmale' project
The Maldivian Democratic Party passed a resolution with 57 of 58 votes to stage mass protests if a public referendum is not held before the Rasmalé project is sold to UAE businessman Mohamed Alabbar. Former MDP president Abdulla Shahid and former chairperson Fayyaz Ismail spoke in support, with Fayyaz calling for nightly protests until November 17th if no referendum is announced by the 15th of the month.
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.
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