Ali Ihusan

26 Jul, 2024

Foreign Workers and the Shadows of Human Trafficking in the Maldives

Aazaad navigates the shady streets of the island with a resolute demeanor, reflecting on the four years he has spent in the Maldives. Despite the challenges, he finds contentment in the hard-earned

SOUTH ASIA

23 Nov, 2025

Police Officer Accused of Assaulting Child at Island Football Ground

Malé, Maldives — A police officer has allegedly threatened and physically assaulted a child during a football match in a southern island, according to a statement released by authorities on Saturday. Police

SOUTH ASIA

25 Aug, 2024

$81,000 Hidden in Cereal Box at Malé Airport Raises Alarms Amid Dollar Shortage

MALÉ, Maldives — On the day many Maldivian parents were anxiously discussing how to secure U.S. dollars for their children’s university fees abroad, the country made headlines for a different reason: an

PNC Lawmaker Calls for Return to Centralized Island Governance

MALE’, Maldives — A member of parliament from the ruling People’s National Congress has sparked debate by advocating a return to the centralized atoll administration system that defined the Maldives under former

30 Oct, 2024

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Prison Guards Turn Profit: Corrections Officers Accused in Major Contraband Scheme

In a startling revelation, Maldives authorities have uncovered a widespread corruption scheme involving corrections officers who allegedly supplied contraband to inmates, netting millions in illicit profits. The case, involving 18 officers, has

27 Jun, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Drug Dens and Repeat Offenders: Homeland Security Minister Sounds the Alarm

In a startling disclosure at the Majlis 241 Committee, Homeland Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihsan revealed that over 50 locations in the capital city have been identified as drug dens, including

25 Jun, 2024

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Maldives Raises Alert Over China White Amid Mystery Deaths

MALÉ— A spate of unexplained deaths has jolted authorities in the Maldives into issuing urgent warnings about a potent synthetic opioid that has devastated many countries, though its presence in the Indian

23 May, 2024

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Maldives Proposes Conscripting Rehabilitated Juveniles into Military or Police

The Maldives government announced plans on Tuesday to require juveniles who have undergone rehabilitation to serve five years in the military or police force upon turning 18. The proposal from Ali Ihusan,

01 May, 2024

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Maldives Election Yields Parliament Rich in Familiar Faces and Business Ties

In the aftermath of the Maldives’ recent parliamentary election, where 93 seats were at stake, a tapestry of familial bonds, corporate affiliations, and voter sentiments towards ongoing development initiatives has emerged as

23 Apr, 2024

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Indefinite Detention in Maldives Remains an Intractable Challenge

The indefinite jailing of criminal suspects, a practice known as “vaanuvaa” in the Maldives, has become an intractable problem straining the country’s overburdened criminal justice system. The Maafushi prison, the country’s largest,

15 Mar, 2024

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Addressing Juvenile Justice Challenges in the Maldives

In a concerted effort to tackle the complex issues surrounding juvenile delinquency, the juvenile justice stake holders are meeting in a three-day “Juvenile Justice Symposium” at Bandos Maldives. The symposium, attended by

23 Jan, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

Interior Minister Ali Ihsan Vows Swift Deportation for Foreigners Committing Crimes

In a recent television interview, Interior Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihsan emphasized the swift deportation of foreigners involved in criminal activities in the Maldives. Minister Ihsan addressed the challenges in resolving

19 Jan, 2024

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Major Drug Seizures in the Maldives Prompt Government Action

In a stern crackdown on rising drug-related crimes, Internal Security and Technology Minister Ali Ihsan revealed that drugs worth MVR 30 million have been confiscated in the past one and half month.

18 Jan, 2024

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Ali Ihusan

Foreign Workers and the Shadows of Human Trafficking in the Maldives

Police Officer Accused of Assaulting Child at Island Football Ground

$81,000 Hidden in Cereal Box at Malé Airport Raises Alarms Amid Dollar Shortage

PNC Lawmaker Calls for Return to Centralized Island Governance

Prison Guards Turn Profit: Corrections Officers Accused in Major Contraband Scheme

Drug Dens and Repeat Offenders: Homeland Security Minister Sounds the Alarm

Maldives Raises Alert Over China White Amid Mystery Deaths

Maldives Proposes Conscripting Rehabilitated Juveniles into Military or Police

Maldives Election Yields Parliament Rich in Familiar Faces and Business Ties

Indefinite Detention in Maldives Remains an Intractable Challenge

Addressing Juvenile Justice Challenges in the Maldives

Interior Minister Ali Ihsan Vows Swift Deportation for Foreigners Committing Crimes

Major Drug Seizures in the Maldives Prompt Government Action

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