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Maldives-Mauritius Dispute

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

Experts hired to seek advice on ‘lost’ Chagos sea territory

With the division of the sea territory between Maldives and Chagos, Maldives gained the larger part of the disputed territory.

Ex-AG heads committee on 'lost' territory over Chagos dispute

The new government's first 100-day pledges include regaining the allegedly lost territory.

20 December 2023

Muizzu to appeal ITLOS ruling in first 100 days

Week-14' include withdrawing foreign troops and starting the process of scrapping secret agreements this government had made with other countries.

16 November 2023

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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

Maldives no longer has right to self-rule: Yameen

He pondered if there was freedom for the country now and posed the question to the army chiefs, to speak the truth.

27 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

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

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

Yameen accuses Shahid of influencing UK policy change on Chagos

In a statement issued ahead of Shahid's visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said it had met with James Cleverly.

7 November 2022

Maldives says took Mauritius side to uphold anti-colonial policy

The government has maintained that the Maldives-Mauritius dispute is completely different from it.

25 October 2022

Some exaggerating policy change on Chagos: Government

Responding to the criticism surrounding the decision, Spokesperson Miuwaan said that the accusers were talking about the case in a completely fictitious manner.

26 October 2022