(Photo: File, GSM News ) Malé City, Maldives, 17 May 2025 –, GSM News: The Maldives recently passed Gang and Organized Crime Prevention Act which has sparked serious concern over civil liberties and the rule of law. While intended to combat organized crime, the legislation shifts the burden of proof onto individuals and allows sweeping…
(Photo: File, GSM News, Edition Maldives ) Malé City, Maldives, 11 May 2025 – Kanba Aisha Ishaq, GSM News: In a press statement broadcast live on Channel 13 and RaajjeTV, Ageela Naeem, sister of Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed, addressed the public on behalf of the family—stating that Yumnu did not fall or jump voluntarily and alleging…
(Photo: File, GSM News) Malé City, Maldives, 25 April 2025 – GSM News: Despite clear calls for restraint by the opposition and youth leaders the government of Maldives has escalated response to peaceful youth demonstrations by arresting organisers Aishath Shimon Mohamed and Mahzoom Majidh. The youth demonstrations have been ongoing for 8 days straight. Tonight…
(Photo: File, All credits to original owner, Maldives youth demonstration) Malé City, Maldives, 25 April 2025 – GSM News: Journalists and public left with more questions than answers after detailed police briefing. Video footage appeared inconsistent with timestamps and ultimately police fessed up to editing video and audio, leading to more anger by public as…
Malé City, Maldives, 22 April 2025 – GSM News: A young woman in her twenties was found on the roof of H. Fentenoy building in Malé City with critical injuries in the early hours of Friday 18 April at morning 07:30. She was then rushed to the hospital for emergency care. As more details emerge,…
