Govt seeks ex-AG's advice on maritime boundary appeal

A special committee has been appointed and the assistance of foreign experts is being sought.

25 January 2024

MRM demands government disclose reasons for Chagos policy change

MRM said the party felt it was important to reveal what had happened as the people will question the government's failure to disclose the reason for the change.

29 October 2022

Fayyaz to Nasheed: Why did you agree with Mauritius demarcation?

Although Fayyaz says differently, in 2017 the ICJ had requested the UN General Assembly to advice on the Chagos case.

26 October 2022

Sudden change in Maldives stance over Chagos draws criticism

If the tribunal settles in favour of Mauritius, Maldives will have to divide around 96,000 square kilometres of the country's economic zone.

22 October 2022

Will not forgo 'grain of Maldives soil', FM assures

Shahid said the president's letter said that he would vote in favour of Mauritius if there was a re-poll.

9 November 2022

MDP lawmakers urge president to disclose Chagos letter

While some MDP MPs made the same demand, others belonging to the party said that some MPs were trying to mislead the issue.

2 November 2022

Resolution to clarify policy change on Chagos issue

Nazim proposed that a special parliamentary committee be set up to clarify the issues.

23 October 2022

Government briefs police on heated Chagos dispute

Home minister Imran Abdulla and Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed also attended the session along with officials of senior police ranks.

7 December 2022