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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 9 No. 324               

Maldives Islands

“Pluralism is the essence of democracy,” MJA tells MDP

Sat, 2010-03-13 03:56 — editor

The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) told the ruling MDP that it should know “pluralism is the essence of democracy” after the party blocked the opposition-leaning Dhi TV from covering a MDP meeting.

DRP is now the largest party, says EC

Thu, 2010-03-11 14:35 — editor
By Poorna Rodrigo

The Opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party regained its lost status on Wednesday becoming the largest political party in the Maldives again, according to the latest figures released by the Elections Commission.

Maldives In Brief : No single rape case taken to criminal court in four years

Thu, 2010-03-11 01:16 — editor

Not a single case of rape has been taken to the criminal court in four years, in the Maldives.

Update on MDP, DRP membership numbers due tomorrow- EC

Wed, 2010-03-10 03:56 — editor
By Poorna Rodrigo

Midst a tight race between the ruling MDP and the opposition DRP to outnumber each others membership, the Elections Commission is set to release an update on the new figures tomorrow.

Maldives In Brief - President seeks German support to train Maldives police

Wed, 2010-03-10 00:48 — editor

President Mohamed Nasheed who is on a four nation European tour sought German police assistance to train the Maldives police force, on Monday.

Maldives: In brief : Maldives vying for UN Human Rights Council seat

Sun, 2010-03-07 03:27 — editor

The Maldives will contest the upcoming May elections for a seat in the UN Human Rights Council.

Analysis & Opinion: DRP’s double whammy: Can the party live up to its pledges?

Sat, 2010-03-06 03:58 — editor
By Poorna Rodrigo

Barely over a month after the DRP’s new leadership took reins, pledging to bring the party back to power, it has been dealt with twin blows.

DRP downplays loss of majority status

Wed, 2010-03-03 04:05 — editor
By Poorna Rodrigo

The Opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) downplayed the loss of majority status in Parliament, saying it still has a greater say over passing bills.

Maldives: Umar tells Thasmeen: “Bring pride back to DRP”

Mon, 2010-03-01 03:36 — editor
By Poorna Rodrigo

Newly appointed Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party Deputy Leader Umar Naseer, who is not in best of relations with its Leader Thasmeen Ali, told the latter to “bring pride back” to the party after it lost majority status in parliament.

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