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In the past two years, individuals associated with ISIS conducted multiple attacks in Maldives, signaling the growth of the terrorist organization’s activities in the country. The group is probably seeking to expand its...

On April 15, ISIS claimed its first-ever attack in the Maldives. While the actual attack did not result in any casualties, the claim reignites concern over the group's spread in South Asia, and authorities continue to in...

The Maldives government declared a 15-day state of emergency on February 5, following a Supreme Court order to release and retry several opposition leaders who had previously been imprisoned. Soon after, the police arres...

The Maldives, encompassing 1,200 islands, is a picturesque country visited by millions of tourists each year. On November 4, President Abdulla Yameen declared a state of emergency for 30 days. This is the culmination of...

The Maldives, encompassing 1,200 islands, is a picturesque country visited by millions of tourists each year. Recently, there have been alarming reports of growing radicalization among its population, which translates in...

On March 13, the Maldives Criminal Court sentenced former President Mohamed Nasheed to 13 years in prison on terrorism charges for his role in the January 2012 military detention of the Criminal Court Chief, Judge Abdull...

On September 3, a video statement emerged online of al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri announcing the formation of a new branch, al-Qa’ida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the group’s fifth official affiliate and its f...

An unknown number of arrests were made in the Maldivian capital of Malé late August 13 after protests against the arrests of three prominent opposition activists turned violent.