Maldivian Democratic Party

Maldives Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidential election in surprise victory

Maldives' Opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared victory early Monday in the country's contentious presidential election.

Maldives Supreme Court bars reinstatement of dozen Opposition lawmakers as power tussle continues

Maldives has faced political upheaval since February, when Yameen imposed a state of emergency to annul a Supreme Court ruling that quashed convictions of nine opposition leaders. But he lost his re-election bid last month, and the opposition has been trying to reclaim political ground ever since.

Maldives election commission declares Ibrahim Mohamed Solih winner; police and military to uphold result

The Election Commission of Maldives on Saturday officially declared Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih winner of the country’s national election

Maldives' president-elect Mohamed Solih invites Narendra Modi to attend his swearing-in ceremony on 17 November

Mohamed Solih, the Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party's candidate, emerged victorious over incumbent President Abdulla Yameen.

China congratulates new Maldives president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, hopes for 'enabling environment' for business

A wary China on Tuesday hoped the Maldives' new government will provide an "enabling environment" to the Chinese companies.

Maldives gets new president: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih gives India a good opportunity to mend bilateral relations

India should take care that bureaucratic norms don’t delay getting a firm foot into the archipelago. The Maldives is not known for sustained democratic exercises.

Maldives presidential polls: Ibrahim Mohamed Solih defeats 'pro-China' Yameen; all you need to know about Opposition leader

Maldives Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won Sunday's presidential vote after securing 58.3 percent of the popular vote.

Maldives presidential polls: Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih defeats Abdulla Yameen, wins 58.3% of vote

Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the Maldives' presidential election, results showed Monday, a surprise defeat for President Abdulla Yameen, following a campaign observers said was rigged in the strongman's favour.

Maldives presidential election: Voting begins amid fears of rigging; results should be rejected, says ex-president Mohamed Nasheed

Voting began in a controversial presidential election in the Maldives on Sunday, amid fears that the process has been rigged in China-friendly strongman Abdulla Yameen's favour.

Maldives crisis: President Abdulla Yameen turns down UN chief Antonio Guterres' offer of mediation

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen has turned down UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' offer to mediate between him and the opposition in the ongoing political crisis