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

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

Maldives wins EEZ dispute with Mauritius over Chagos

The delimitation line allocates to Mauritius 45,331 sqkm and to the Maldives 47,232 sqkm.

28 April 2023

Maldives says will not lose territory from Chagos policy change

Voting in a particular way on the independence issue will have no impact on the maritime boundary demarcation between Chagos and Maldives.

23 October 2022

'Maldives established territorial dominion under intl law'

"This is a victory and a conquest for the country and its people."

29 April 2023

Petition seeks recall of pres 'secret letter' over Chagos dispute

The petition also alleged that the transaction was a "secret deal worth USD 500 million".

20 April 2023

Pres orders patrols in Maldives' new southern EEZ

Following the verdict, President Solih convened an emergency cabinet meeting.

29 April 2023

Opposition pledges to publicise pres' Chagos letter

President Solih said on Friday night that he was ready to reveal everything in the letter down to each letter, even if he did not disclose it.

30 April 2023