27 February 2013, Geneva' The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Dunya Maumoon, has kick-started the Maldives' campaign for re-election to the Human Rights Council, in Geneva.

25 February 2013, Geneva;22nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council opened today, at 0900 hrs at the United Nations Office in Geneva.

24 February 2013, Male'; The UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers Ms. Gabrielle Knaul shared her preliminary observations of her visit with the Government in a de-briefing held today.

24 February 2013, Male'

In response to media queries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to make the following statement:

23 February 2013, Male';The Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah made the following statement in relation to lastnights attack on three journalists. "The Government condemns in strongest possible terms the attacks on the three journalists last night that has resulted in severe injuries, especially to a reporter from Raajjetv.

20 February 2013, Male'; New Ambassador of Norway accredited to the Maldives, Grete LØchen presented his letter of credence to President Dr Mohamed Waheed this morning.

19th February 2013, Male'; On the instruction of the High Court of the Maldives the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has today delivered a Court Order addressed to former President Mohamed Nasheed, to the Indian High Commission in Male'.

18 February 2013, Male'; Honorary Consul of the Maldives in France Mr David Salkin has paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The meeting was held this afternoon at the President's Office.

18 February 2013, Male'; New Ambassador of Nigeria accredited to the Maldives, Dauda Danladi presented his letter of credence to President Dr Mohamed Waheed this morning.

18 February 2013, Male';The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has this afternoon informed the Indian High Commission of the court order issued by the Hulhumale' Magistrates Court, instructing Maldives Police Service to produce former President Mr. Mohamed Nasheed to the court under custody.

18th February 2013, Male', The Government of Maldives has informed the Indian Government that the Maldives will continue to provide appropriate security and protection to Indian diplomats and diplomatic premises. The Maldives will uphold International laws and regulations and will always be on the right side of the law.

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17 February 2013, Male'; UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul has paid a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs H. E. Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah today.

16 February 2013, Male', TheUnited Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of the Judges and Lawyers Ms. Gabriela Knaul arrived in Male' today on an official visit.The Special Rapporteur (SR) is visiting the Maldives as part of her engagement with the Maldives and also as a follow up to her predecessor Dr. Leandro Despouy's visit to the Maldives in 2007.

16 February 2013, Male';President Dr Mohamed Waheed has promised to the people of Maldives and the international partners that his government will do the utmost to promote democracy in the country, in a statement issued this evening.

15 February 2013: Male'

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives H E Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah has said today that "the Maldives is not in political turmoil" and that the country is fully functioning as normal.

15 February 2013, Male';The Government of Maldives wishes to emphasise that the political situation in the Maldives remains calm and normal, and does not warrant other countries and international organisations to issue statements characterising the situation in any other light.

14 February 2013, Male';The court order issued to produce former President Mohamed Nasheed to Hulhumale' Magistrate Court for his trial has expired since 1600 hours yesterday. There does not exist any judicial order to produce former President Nasheed to court at the moment.

13th February 2013, Male': The Republic of Maldives strongly condemns the nuclear test conducted on 12 February 2013 by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in total violation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

13 February 2013, Malé; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives wishes to confirm that neither the High Commission of India in Male', nor any other authority of the Government of India has had discussion with the Government of Maldives concerning former President of Maldives Mr. Mohamed Nasheed's reported request for ‘refuge' at the Indian High Commission in Male'. However, following several inquiries by the Ministry, the High Commission confirmed Mr. Nasheed's presence there.

13 February 2013, Male'; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today received media reports that former President Mohamed Nasheed has sought "refuge" in the Indian High Commission in Male', following the court order issued to the Maldives Police Service to produce him to Hulhumale Magistrate Court for his trial scheduled for 1600 hours today. Upon contacting, the High Commission of India confirmed President Nasheed's presence at the Chancery and informed that he was present there for a meeting with the High Commissioner.