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

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

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

Ex-AGs: Govt didn't try to get largest possible area for Maldives

Therefore, the attorney generals stated that it does not seem reasonable that the government would, at a time like this, change their stance.

27 October 2022

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

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

Govt accused of changing Chagos stance under Indian influence

Dr Munawwar said it was impossible for the government to end the issue of sea region demarcation in favour of Maldives after the decision that was made.

25 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