Security
The government has broadened the responsibilities of the Aviation Security Command, which operates under the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology, by changing its name to "Aviation and Maritime Security Command" on December 28, 2025. With this change, the scope of the institution, which previously only oversaw the security of airports, now includes maintaining the safety and security of seaports in the Maldives. This decision is an important step towards strengthening the security of the Maldives' transport system under one roof and aligning it with international standards. In addition, new procedures for conducting port security audits and training employees have been established under this new framework.
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The Maldives Correctional Service officially designated a specific area of Asseyri Jail in K. Hinmafushi as a remand jail today, 28 December 2025. This decision is part of the government's efforts to increase the space needed for people who need to be kept in custody pending trial, and to reduce overcrowding in prisons. With the newly established remand section at Asseyri Jail, arrangements for accommodating detainees will be further strengthened, and it will be easier to ensure the rights of those under the care of Corrections.
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Reports have surfaced on Sunday, December 28, 2025, that former Commissioner of Police Mohamed Naveen held a secret meeting with a former member of the Sri Lankan Parliament. While the exact purpose of the meeting and the details of the discussions have not yet been revealed, some sources say that this occurred during an unofficial trip related to the interests of the two countries. Due to this secret meeting, the attention of some parties in the political sphere has now been focused on this matter. As such a relationship between Naveen and the former member of Sri Lanka was not previously known, many people are questioning the reasons behind this with today's news.
