Statements

MDP Welcomes Postponement of Saudi King’s Maldives Visit following Growing Public Outrage and Crackdown on Critics
Friday 17 March, MALE: The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) welcomes the postponement of Saudi King Salman’s visit to the Maldives. With growing public outrage […]
The Maldivian Democratic Party Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Rutte
16 March, Male: The Maldivian Democratic Party Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Rutte for his clear victory in yesterday’s elections. MDP is heartened to see that […]
President Yameen Ramps Up Repression Ahead of Saudi King’s Visit
16 March 2017, MALE: President Yameen has intensified his crackdown on Maldivians who dare to criticize Saudi Arabia, days ahead of the scheduled visit of […]
The MDP Calls on the Government of Saudi Arabia to Disavow Any and All Involvement in the Faafu Project
The Maldivian Democratic Party calls on the Government of Saudi Arabia to disavow any and all involvement in the Faafu project and clarify whether members […]
Maldivian Democratic Party Welcomes Cross-Party, No Confidence Motion Against Majlis Speaker
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), together with members of the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Jumhooree Party (JP), Maldives Democratic Alliance (MDA), Adhaalath Party (AP) […]
Women’s Day 2017: MDP Pledges Financial Support to All Women Candidates
The Women’s Wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party today announces to provide financial assistance to all MDP women candidates contesting future elections. The Women’s Wing […]
MDP Concerned Over Creeping Colonialism in Maldives
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) expresses deep concern over Government plans to effectively cede control of an entire atoll to a foreign government. President […]
The Supreme Court’s Removal of Civil Court Judge Mariyam Waheed Brazenly Undermines the Constitution; is Clear Indication of President Yameen’s Intensified Authoritarian Rule
On 16 February, the Supreme Court, in a hitherto unprecedented and one of the most glaring moves by a Maldivian court, sacked a Civil Court […]
The MDP Condemns in the Strongest Terms the Arrest of Activists calling for Free and Fair Elections; Call on the Government to Release them Immediately and Unconditionally
The Maldivian Democratic party condemns the unjust and unfair arrest of this party’s activists, from Aa. Ukulhas. Abdulla Saeedh, Fikuree Haneef, Saudhullah Ibrahim, Abdul Wahidh, […]
The MDP expresses sadness about President Trump’s ban on refugees and singling out of Muslim nations; urges President Trump to reconsider
The Maldivian Democratic Party is alarmed about President Trump’s executive order temporarily banning nationals from certain countries. While it is the imperative of sovereign nations […]
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