Global Outlook

  Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu announced on Monday that a bilateral agreement has been reached between India and the Maldives for the repatriation of the initial contingent of Indian troops stationed in the Maldives before March 10, 2024. Speaking during the inaugural address at the final session of the 19th Parliament, President Muizzu highlighted the ongoing discussions with India regarding the withdrawal of troops and stated that the Indian Army will relocate its military personnel from one of the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by March 10. He further noted that the military personnel from the remaining two platforms will leave by May 10. President Muizzu reiterated his commitment to safeguarding the freedom and sovereignty of the Maldivian people, citing widespread support for his government's agenda, including the withdrawal of foreign troops, recovery of lost parts of Maldives seas, and the cancellation of agreements that could undermine Maldives sovereignty. ...

  Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is reportedly at risk of impeachment, as the main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has gathered adequate signatures to initiate the impeachment motion in Parliament. This development follows a tumultuous session in the Maldives Parliament, marked by disruptions and violence. According to local media reports, the MDP, in collaboration with the Democrats, has secured the support of 34 members, including representatives from both parties, for the impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu. The decision to pursue impeachment comes after a series of disturbances during parliamentary proceedings on Sunday. In response to the disruptions, the MDP announced its intention to withhold approval for Home Minister Ali Ihusan and Defense Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon if government lawmakers continued to obstruct parliamentary proceedings. The situation escalated to the extent that heavy police force deployment was observed w...