Maldives

Muzzling Opposition, 'Petro Dictatorship' Declares State of Emergency in Maldives

"As president, Yameen (pictured here) is once again in control of what remains a fully nationalized oil industry, and stands to gain huge amounts if oil drilling goes ahead." (Photo: AP)

Diplomatic Campaign Ramps Up to Free 'Mandela of the Maldives'

Deirdre Fulton, staff writer

Following a United Nations ruling condemning the illegal and arbitrary imprisonment of former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, the legal team for the man sometimes called 'the Mandela of the Maldives' announced this week it will ramp up an international diplomatic pressure campaign until he is freed. "Nasheed's unfair trial and conviction is...

After 'Blatantly Politicized' Trial, Former Maldives President Sentenced to 13 Years

Deirdre Fulton, staff writer