Mohammed Waheed

Maldives: President Waheed will not contest re-elections next week

Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed will not contest the fresh presidential polls next week, saying he wants to be a neutral caretaker and ensure the election process continues with greater fairness.

Maldives: Mohammed Waheed condemns calls for foreign intervention

Asserting that government is making preparations to ensure a smooth transfer of power, Maldivian President Mohammed Waheed today condemned calls for foreign military intervention in the country amid political chaos.

Nasheed gives India a second chance to correct diplomacy

A year ago, India backed the wrong horse in Maldives - and was repaid with a resounding slap.

Maldives bypolls: First political test for President Waheed

Maldivians today voted in bypolls for two key Parliamentary constituencies, in what is being seen as the first test of public support for the new regime headed by President Mohammed Waheed.

Fresh violence erupts in Maldives

Fresh violence erupted in Maldives including inside the parliament that was scheduled to open today with supporters of former President Nasheed attacking the police and preventing President Waheed Hassan from making his opening address.

India's role in Maldives isn't pretty, but pragmatic

India's reluctance to stand by Mohamed Nasheed, who was a "friend" until he was deposed represents a rite-of-passage in India's defence of its strategic interests. It's not about morality; it's about pragmatism.

Indian plan for military ‘intervention’ in Maldives in place

India is standing by for some form of military intervention or to provide military assistance in civil defence in case the Maldives government seeks it.