Stories about Maldives from May, 2011
Maldives: Failing Democracy
Mode at A Geek's Thoughts wonders why democracy is failing in Maldives.
Maldives: Rocked by Protests Over Economy
For seven consecutive days, thousands of residents of Male, the capital of Maldives, have protested on busy streets and public spaces, expressing their dissatisfaction over soaring prices of consumer goods and economic mismanagement of the government.
Maldives: Evening Protests Paralyzing Male
Hassan Ziyau writes about the recent evening protests in Maldives capital Male which are erupting into violence and public property are being destroyed.
Maldives: Crackdown On Anti-government Protests
Khaulath Mohamed at Haumaldives reports that security forces have cracked down on recent anti-government protests in the Maldives and 80 protesters were arrested.