Letter From The Maldives

If previous cases are a sign, the killers of Maldives blogger Yameen Rasheed may never be caught

In the last five years, the murder of a politician, the disappearance of an outspoken journalist, and a vicious attack on a blogger have remained unsolved.

Omkar Khandekar
· Apr 25, 2017 · 07:30 am
Maldives fights rumours of island sales to Saudi Arabia with a clampdown on the media, critics

Reporters visiting Faafu atoll – which is looking at a $10-billion Saudi investment – face threats, police action.

Omkar Khandekar
· Mar 29, 2017 · 07:30 am
Maldives arrests, deports foreign couple who took photos of anti-government protests

The couple has been banned for 10 years. Observers say the incident is another sign of the Yameen government’s efforts to silence dissenters.

A Special Correspondent
· Aug 08, 2016 · 10:30 am