Tuesday 31 January 2006
Maldives First
Shadow
Fisheries Minister Mody mediating with disgruntled
southern fisher-folk
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party's shadow
Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture Hon.Mohamed
Ibrahim Didi MP is mediating with disgruntled
fisher-folk in the southern atolls, boat-owners in Gaaf
Dhaal atoll told <maldivesfirst> today. Hon.Didi (Mody)
intervened after crisis talks by Maldives Fisheries
Minister Hon. Abdullah Kamaluddeen failed to appease the
crews of some 40 fishing vessels surrounding a
government trawler from January 29th, boat-owners from
Thinadhoo said.
more
Safety
at sea of fishing vessels lacked: Study
A recent survey on the safety of small fishing vessels
in Tamil Nadu (India), Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand
has revealed that there is lack of safety-at-sea
problems for fishermen not only in developed countries
but also in developing countries.
more
Press
Statement
Improve
Home Ventilation to reduce Radon levels, WHO Warns
Geneva - Homeowners and
building managers in the northern hemisphere should take
measures, more than ever at this time of year, to
improve indoor ventilation in order to reduce radon
levels in homes, the World Health Organization (WHO)
warned today.
more
Blogger
Maldives
Travel and Tourism News
Banyan Tree Group celebrates the mark of Earth Day on 22
April with a series of promotions at Banyan Tree resorts
worldwide. At the same time, Banyan Tree Gallery will
contribute two per cent of its total global revenue to
the group’s Green Imperative Fund for the month of April
2006.
more
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Press
Statement
Extension
of detention for Party Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemns in the
strongest terms, today's court decision to extend the period of detention of Mr
Mohamed Nasheed, Chairperson of MDP, and his subsequent transfer to jail from
house arrest. more
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Minivan News
Angry
Fishermen Impound MIFCO Reefer Trawler
Angry fisherman have impounded MIFCO's (Maldives International Fisheries
Corporation) reefer vessel in Addu atoll and are refusing to release the trawler
and its crew until the government buys their fish.
more
Nashid
Column
In
praise of the demonstrators
The peaceful demonstration by the supporters of the Maldivian Democratic Party
on last Tuesday and the events preceding it brought out a few truths home. First
and foremost, it must be clear now to even to the most ardent supporters of
Gayoom that the violence in our society is created by the security forces under
the control of Gayoom. For once when the security forces refrained from beating
the public, whom they are legally obliged to protect, the peacefulness of our
society, despite the vast number that joined the gathering, was visible for all
to see. more
Minivan News
MDP
Fined Rf. 50,000 for Tuesday Demonstration
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has been fined Rf. 50,000 (US$3,900) for
holding demonstrations on Tuesday which the government claims breached political
party regulations. The MDP maintains the protests were lawful under the
Constitution. more
Maldivian Detainees (Update)
Actions
taken by families of detainees
Detainee reported he remains under house arrest in Male’ since his transfer from
prison on 13 October 2005 and remains critically ill because permission to
travel overseas for urgent and critical medical treatment which has not been
granted by the detaining authorities. Detainee reported he was transferred to
house arrest for medical treatment but his doctors have told him that he suffers
from serious medical complications that cannot be treated in Maldives and must
immediately seek medical treatment overseas.
more
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Sunday 29 January 2006
Minivan News
Anni
Sent Back to Dhoonidhoo
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) was ordered
back to Dhoonidhoo Detention Centre from house arrest in Male' this morning.
more
Local News
Thinadhoo
fishing Dhoni attains another world record in pole and line fishing
Thinadhoo - Confirmed reports say that Rasmagu Dhoni, owned by Mohamed Waheed of
Zamaanee Ge, caught a record 51.2 tons of tuna fish today with pole and line,
more than double the past record. This is the largest ever quantity caught by a
fishing vessel since records began.
Reports say that MIFCO has decided to control the purchase quantity by tomorrow
to 5 tons per Dhoni.
All 28 fishermen in the Dhoni are members of MDP and today's fishing trip was in
fact named as MDP Fishing Trip and they are excited over the record. The highest
quantity caught by a Dhoni to date is 22 tons, also from Thinadhoo. This is in
fact a world record in pole and line fishing.
Local News
MDP
Chairperson's detention to be extended today
Male' - Confirmed reports say that MDP Chairman Mohamed Nasheed will be taken to
court in the morning at 8:30 to the court in order to extend his detention for
the 4th time by another 30 days.
The trial is yet to begin whilst he has been in detention since August 2005.
TMCnet EDITORIAL
Ominous:
Global climate change
(Charleston Gazette, The (WV) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Jan. 27--
What's the biggest news story of current times? Rising Muslim fanaticism?
Computer-driven economic shifts of the Information Age?
more
Maldivian Detainees Update
Actions
taken by families of detainees
Sister of detainee Hassan Soleh reported an acquaintance of detainee informed
her that the police arrested detainee during the second week of January 2006 for
alleged reports of stealing from a tourist. She telephoned the police on 22
January 2006 and requested information about the reason for detainee's arrest.
Sister of detainee reported the police refused to provide any information about
the detainee's arrest and informed her to send a written request to the police
to obtain information about the detainee.
more
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Saturday 28 January 2006
Opinion
Inexperience
and the buzz of youth is destroying Golhaa's New Maldives members
They say, education without experience in life is
as good as being ignorant. This is perhaps very true when we now look at some of
Gayyoom's hardcore loyalists like Dr. Janaaza (Foreign Minister), Dr. Latheefa
(AG) and Soojee Jameela (Justice Minister). These guys are going wild about the
prospect of loosing their power according to local observers.
more
Maldives First
Feydhoo
residents fete opposition leaders
Residents of Feydhoo in Addu Atoll turned out in large
numbers on 27th January to welcome leading members of
the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, reports from
the island said. MDP Vice President Ibrahim Hussain Zaki,
Legal Counsellor Dr.Mohamed Munavvar, Peoples Special
Majlis member Husnu-al-Suood and National Executive
Committee member Ali Shiyam arrived in Feydhoo in the
evening "to exchange views" on the recently held
nation-wide demonstrations, MDP branch President Mohamed
Zahid said.
more
Minivan News
EU
Tells Maldives: Implement Reform Agenda without Further
Delay
The European Union (EU) sent a sharp message to the
Maldivian government yesterday: stop dragging your feet
and implement the democratic reform agenda.
more
WHO Statement
WHO
welcomes United Kingdom, Gates Foundation for global action to stop tuberculosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) today
welcomes the announcement by the United Kingdom government that it will give
£41.7 million (US$ 74 million) to help fight tuberculosis (TB) in India and by
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that it will triple funding for
tuberculosis to more than US$ 900 million by 2015.
more
Friday 27 January 2006
Asian Tribune
British
High Commissioner on an exploratory visit
Male, 27 January, (Asiantribune.com): British High
Commissioner for the Maldives Islands Stephen Evans, at
present is on an exploratory tour to the country, 'to
find out about the local political and social issues.'
more
By Minivan
News
Sri
Lankan Journalist Accuses Maldives Police of Harassment
Buddike Wikramedaare, a Sri Lankan journalist with the
Independent news agency, accused Maldivian police of
manhandling him and using threatening behaviour
yesterday.
more
Local News
'Showman
Returns' to celebrate the fall of Golhaabo
During the mid 70's, a historical music show was held in
Male' known as 'SHOWMAN'. A group of reformists are now
planning another one by the name of 'SHOWMAN RETURNS'.
"The show which will begin at 8:30pm and will continue
till dawn, will be held the second weekend after
Golhaabo falls from power," said one of the senior
organisers. "It will be the celebration of the fall of
Golhaabo," he added. Several local and international,
especially regional musicians will be invited according
to the organisers. DO Will bring more details of the
organisation and venue of the show in due course.
Video Clip
Howlong
should Maldivian people suffer under the Murderous
Dictatorship of Gayyoom?
Bravo MDP's leadership. I hail your
courageous act of yesterday. The non-violent
demonstration, which you organized yesterday, has sent a
positive massage to Maldivian public. Despite the
continued terror warnings of the regime and its
intimidations you have opened again a new era in our
history. Yesterday you have risked your life in front of
aggressive military force that was hungry for your
blood. Your continued sacrifices for our future, for our
nation will be written in our history books decorated
with gold.
more
Thursday 26 January 2006
Video Clip
MDP
Demonstration of 24th January 2006 - thousands
demonstrated despite fierce opposition by Golhaabo and
threats by his force
Despite hard evidence, photographic and video evidence,
as well as acknowledgement from organisations such as
the United Nations and foreign governments, of the
success of the demonstration organised by the Maldivian
Democratic Party last Tuesday, Gayyoom's state
controlled media is spreading propaganda that there were
only few hundred protestors there and keep insisting
that it was an illegal gathering. According to most
accurate estimates, more than 8,000 people took part in
the demonstration in Male' and more than 3000
demonstrated in Addu Atoll at the same time. According
to MDP officials, across the country thousands more
protested in their own way to show solidarity for this
exercise to uphold our constitution. Watch the video
watch the vide clip
Maldives
First
Maldivians in Sri Lanka present
petition to High Commission, denounces alarmism about
MDP demonstration
Over a hundred Maldivians presently in Sri Lanka
compiled a petition in support of MDP nation-wide
demonstrations of 24th January 2006. "The documents were
handed over to the Maldives High Commission in Sri Lanka
today", Mohamed Shabeen, one of the respondents said.
more
Minivan News
Guaranteeing
Press Freedom "an Essential Part" of Maldives' Reform -
British Foreign Minister
The British Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Kim
Howells, told the UK parliament on Monday that
ensuring press freedom is an "essential part" of the
democratic reform process in Maldives.
more
Minivan News
A Leap Forward for Freedom
The large demonstrations held by the Maldivian
Democratic Party in the capital Male' last Tuesday
despite repeated warnings by the government against
holding the rally, is a definite turning point
in the political history of the Maldives.
more
British
High Commission Press Release
British
High Commission Support Media Training Course in
Maldives
On 26 January, the British High Commissioner to
the Maldives, Stephen Evans, visited Male' to present certificates at the end of
a British High Commission supported Media Training course. The two-week course,
delivered by the BBC World Service Trust, enabled journalists from a cross
section of the written media to improve their basic skills, with particular
emphasis on balance and fairness in reporting, ethical issues, accuracy and
impartiality, all based on the BBC principles.
more
Press
Release
Statement
condemning the trial session of MDP Chairperson
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemns the
decision of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom to continue with the unfair trail of
MDP Chairperson, Mr Mohamed Nasheed. Mr. Nasheed was arrested for political
reasons on 12th August 2005. Concern for Mr Nasheed's personal safety was the
initial excuse given by the government of Maldives for his arrest. The
government later changed the reason for arrest to participation in what they
called an unlawful assembly which attacked police officers. Video footage of Mr
Nasheed's arrest disproves both these excuses.
more
Editorial
Finally
UN takes notice
Gayyoom has been running a police state with an iron fist since he came to
power unlawfully in 1978. He had illegal weapons in his possession at the time
of taking the oath of office according to his own admission. World human rights
organisations such the Amnesty International and Asian Centre for Human Rights
and Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative have condemned and criticised the
regime of Gayyoom for the extensive abuse of human rights in the Maldives. The
United Nations however have failed so far to interfere and protect the human
rights of the Maldivian people. more
Minivan News
Anni
Mocks "Farcical" Terrorism Trial
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed mocked his
"farcical" trial for terrorism and sedition, which recommenced in Male’ today,
ridiculing and goading the judge and declaring the whole process
politically-motivated.
more
Minivan News
The
Message is Clear to the Government, They Know How the Public Feels - Ibra
President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Ibrahim Ismail talks to
Minivan News about Tuesday’s protests: Ibra: I'm happy with how the
demonstration went. Our main concern at all times was that hooligans could
create violence. Fortunately nothing of the kind happened. I'm pleased that such
a large number turned up in Male', Addu, Gnaviyani, Gaaf Dhaal and Haa Alif.
more
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Wednesday 25 January 2006
Clandestine Radio
Watch
Maldives:
"Tango... Bravo... Red Alert"
"TANGO... BRAVO... RED ALERT" reads the headline on the
front page of the DhivehiObserver.com, an independent
and pro-democracy Maldivian Web site based in the UK.
Peaceful demonstrations are getting underway in the
Maldives, an archipelago of 26 coral atolls that sprawl
across the Indian Ocean to the southwest of Sri Lanka in
a strategic location where US$200 billion of the world's
maritime traffic passes through. As the political
opposition, an opposition that has increasingly
witnessed a campaign of intimidation, gears up to rally
for change, the government is unleashing a campaign in
an attempt to minimize the expected large turnout.
more
UN
Maldives urges all parties to build on the tolerance and restraint shown on
January 24, 2006
The UN welcomes the restraint shown by law
enforcement agencies and participants during demonstration held across the
Maldives yesterday. The UN welcomes the tolerance shown by the government in
connection with the pubic display of divergent political opinion in the
Maldives.
more
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ABC Radio Interview
People
are fed up with this brutal regime says Zaki
In an exclusive interview given to ABC Radio in the United
States of America, in John Batchelor Show, MDP's Vice President and Shadow
Foreign Minister explained in detail why Maldivians are thriving for democracy
because it has been under the brutal dictatorship of Gayyoom. Zaki called for
the international community to assist the movement in establishing a full
democracy in the Maldives. listen to
audio file
Photos
MDP Demonstration in Male' yesterday
click here to view
Local News
MDP
Chairman Nasheed's show trial held tomorrow
Male' - The "Show Trial" of the Chairperson of the
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) will be held at Dharubaaruge - Faashanaa Hall
tomorrow.
Mr. Nasheed was arrested on 12th August after he participated in a demonstration
to mark the first anniversary of Black Friday 2004.
"Mr. Nasheed is charged with crimes against the state and terrorism, with no
basis and no evidence. It is a politically motivated trial," said a legal expert
in Male'.
Yesterday's demonstration in Male' called for Nasheed's release along with other
political prisoners such as Naushad Waheed, Sandhaanu Didi and Jennifer Latheef.
Several MDP members and supporters are expected to flock the area tomorrow.
Press
Release
Maldivian
Democratic Party sets precedent for peaceful civil
protest in Maldives
The Maldivian Democratic
Party (MDP) congratulates its members and supporters for
the courage they demonstrated today in exercising their
constitutional right to assembly and expression, despite
a concerted media campaign by the government to
terrorize the general public into believing that such a
demonstration amounted to "unlawful assembly", an
offence which carries a jail sentence. The
demonstration, the first to be organized by a party in
the Maldives, marks a milestone in the history of the
struggle for democracy in the country.
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Reuters
Maldives
opposition protest ends peacefully
COLOMBO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The main Maldivian opposition party said it had
ended its demonstration early in the capital Male on Tuesday to prevent trouble,
but authorities said very few people had turned up for the protest.
more
Minivan News
Our
Protest Will Send a Message to Gayoom that Police
Violence and Political Prisoners are not OK - MDP Vice
President
MDP's Vice-President and shadow Foreign Minister
Ibrahim Hussain Zaki has praised the party's decision to hold mass protests
across Maldives on Tuesday, stating that they will "send a message to Gayoom"
that police brutality, political prisoners and opposition civil servants being
shunted out of senior posts are issues that "need to be taken seriously."
more
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Tuesday 24 January 2006
Breaking News
MDP
protest begins with a positive note but
Golhaa force is threatening
Live
Updates
Male' - 18:00 - The demonstration has
been officially called off by Party
President Ibrahim Ismail. Reasons
unknown as yet.
Male' - Earlier Adhaalath party is
distributing a Press Statement calling
the Police to safeguard the MDP
Protestors.
Male' -
Video clip of the start of the
demonstration
Male' - 17:44 - More than 10,000 are now
participating in the demonstration.
Addu - 17:23 - More than 5000 people
have joined the protest in Addu.
Male'- MDP President Hon. Ibrahim Ismail
is now addressing the crowd. Vice
President Zaki addressed the crowd
earlier.
Male'- 16:58 - Fareed is now addressing
the crowd. There are now more than 6000
people in the artificial beach their all
calling for the resignation of Adam
Zahir.
NSS wants to disperse the crowd and is
threatening them. Crowd is getting
larger. Roads leading to Artificial
beach is packed.
Male'
- 16:20 - Hundreds of MDP
supporters and members are on their way
to the artificial beach now to
participate in the first ever official
MDP demonstration.
Reports say that NSS is threatening to
disperse the crowd.
Protests have also begun in Addu and
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News
Review
What was so violent about the protest march by MDP
members on 18th January?
Perhaps Gayyoom should
seriously consider accepting the fact that his days in
power are in fact numbered now. This demonstration is
not organised to bring his illicit government down but
it is calling for justice and protection by law and
accountability. There is only one way to stop this
demonstration and that would be to meet the demands set
out by the party.
more
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Local News
MDP
meeting briefs members on the demonstration and fear of mass kidnapping rises
Male' - 00:00 - A special meeting was organised tonight for MDP members at
Kalaafaanu School to brief about today's demonstration.
Thousands attended the meeting and vowed to participate in the peaceful
demonstration, which is the first MDP has called for formally.
In the meeting, organisers explained different aspects of the demonstration and
how to maintain public order and ensure that it remains peaceful throughout.
Senior MDP members including Vice President Zaki and shadow Minister Dr. Waheed
briefed the members whilst others, including Maria, Reeko Moosa Manik, Sheikh
Fareed and Ahmed Shafeeg, gave details of the arrangements of the
demonstration and encouraged people to unite behind this great endeavour to
achieve our rights.
According to MDP officials, Gayyoom's last resort would be to kidnap hundreds of
key activists in the middle of the night but even that will not deter the others
from demonstrating.
HT Column
Maldives will eventually be much better off without Dictator Gayyoom
"Inqilab
Zindhabad"
Is democracy
and peace a luxury for Maldivians? It seems this is the message, which
dictator's gang is trying to send to Maldivian public. But, how many Maldivians
will listen to them? Certainly nobody because everybody in our country knows
well by listening to them we cannot achieve democracy and ever lasting peace but
could condemn the country for yeas of violence and chaos.
more
Monday 23 January 2006
News
Review
What
was so violent about the protest march by MDP members on
18th January?
Perhaps Gayyoom should
seriously consider accepting the fact that his days in
power are in fact numbered now. This demonstration is
not organised to bring his illicit government down but
it is calling for justice and protection by law and
accountability. There is only one way to stop this
demonstration and that would be to meet the demands set
out by the party.
more
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Minivan News
Tuesday's
Demonstrations "Legal" Declares MDP Lawyer Husnu Suood
Leading legal councilor and MP for Addu Atoll, Husnu
Suood, has declared that the Constitution does allow for
peaceful protests, such as those planned by the MDP on
Tuesday.
more
MDP Press
Release
Nationwide
peaceful demonstrations by MDP
Further, the party has over the past six months
attempted to engage the government in dialogue to hasten
the democratic reforms promised by President Gayoom
nearly two years ago. The party also welcomed the call
by President Gayoom in November 2005 for all party
talks, on condition that the Government shows a
commitment to reform by releasing the Chairperson of MDP
and other political prisoners. In addition, the MDP
President and Shadow Cabinet Ministers have had numerous
informal and formal discussions with President Gayoom's
cabinet ministers who claim to be reformists in order to
seek a solution through dialogue. These efforts by MDP
to initiate dialogue have not been successful.
more
Political
Review
Golhaabo
desperate to stop the MDP Demonstration - Thugs being
briefed by Golhaa's agents
Informants have confirmed that the Golhaabo's DRP agents
invited various thug groups around Male' to help them
disrupt the MDP National Demonstration due to take place
tomorrow. However, only 3 from Mazia and 4 from BG
turned up. Amongst them was one of the Mazia man who
broke into Addu MP's house recently.
It now appears that local groups are also abandoning
Golhaabo and siding with the people who want an end to
his tyranny. In a panic Golhaa's senior thugs have setup
with a 2 million rufiyaa budget to help them find more
thugs to set fire to various places around Male'
tonight. And if that is not enough to extend the
operation to Vilingili and Hulhu-Male'. Apparently Hanim
(the exercise man on National TV) and BG Shah chaired
the meeting. Also, amongst senior thugs who want to
create unrest in Male' are people like Umar Zahir's boy
Mr. Buley. There are strong indications that these thugs
will try to pull some stunt to implicate MDP and stop
the demonstration which is set to attract thousand
across the country.
A Week in Politics - MDP meets key foreign
representatives and delegations in Male'
Last week, an MDP delegation, President Hon.
Ibrahim Ismail, Vice President Ibrahim Hussain Zaki and Secretary General Hamid
Abdul Gafoor, met some of the foreign representatives based in Male'. This was
the first high level meeting with Indian, Sri Lankan and Pakistan ambassadors
based in Male. more
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Special Message
Special
Message to the Minister of Defence & National Security
Don't let loose the thugs, unless u want to have bloodshed in the
Maldives...In contrary to what Dr. Shaheed said, it will not be MDP's Janaazaa...
it will be the Janaazaa of the whole nation...
May Allah bless Maldives...
Minivan News
"We
Support MDP's Demonstration" - Adhaalath Party
The opposition Adhaalath Party (AP) has made it clear that it support's the
Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) demonstration scheduled for Tuesday,
following misleading reports in the regime-owned daily Haveeru, which stated the
party opposed the planned protest.
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Hotels
of the Year: For the World Traveller, What's New in 2006
Sure, one of the original temples, the Paramount Hotel in Times Square - an
early collaboration between the celebrity hotelier Ian Schrager and the
rock-star designer Philippe Starck - was sold and is reopening this year as a
Hard Rock Hotel. But hip hotels are continuing to colonize the globe in 2006,
bringing their cocktail of sleek design, intimate scale and modern amenities to
places still untouched by Grohe faucets and iPod-powered alarm clocks.
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Sunday 22 January 2006
Political
Review
This
is not a political game this is our future says
Muhibbuddeen School pupils in protest
Addu - Advance level students of Addu
Muhibbunddeen School are protesting outside the Atoll Office demanding that
their principal Abdulla Didi be reinstated to the job at their school. Abdulla
Didi has been a victim of Gayyoom's harassment agenda to oppress those who do
not side with him and has been transferred to a job at the Education Ministry in
Male'. This was part of Gayyoom's way of punishing his opponents.
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News Update
Tourism
Ministry's Legal Counsellor Ali Niyaz passed away this
morning
Male' - Ali Niyaz, the Legal
Counsellor of the Tourism Ministry passed away in the
early hours of this morning. He has been unwell over the
past few months and weeks and died on his way to the
hospital according to family sources.
Ali Niyaz graduated from University College London with
an honours degree in Civil Engineering and Law. He
joined Tourism Ministry in 1999.
Ali Niyaz's sudden death comes as a shock to all his
friends and family. He just turned 34 last month and had
his life ahead of him. Ali has one son, Yaaseen who is 8.
Ali was a bright student and achieved very high grades
at national level. In recent years he has become one of
the best and able lawyers in Maldives.
On behalf of Ali Niyaz's friends, at home and abroad, we
send our deepest condolences to his family. May Almighty
Allah bless his soul.
Breaking News
Dictator to leave to Qatar tomorrow
Male' - Sources in Golhaabo's government have
confirmed that the ailing Dictator will do a
runner tomorrow to Qatar and avoid facing the
public on Tuesday. Gayyoom's plans to create
violence and chaos in Male' over the coming
weeks is apparently not going to deter the
resolve of the reformists and MDP members who
are set to demonstrate on Tuesday.
Golhaabo is too scared to face the public and in
recent months he has opted to remain out of the
country when situation is tense in Maldives.
Local News
Dictator expected to create more chaos in Male'
and declare a state of emergency to stop MDP's
Tuesday demonstration
Male' - Informants in police and Gayyoom's army
have reported that Gayyoom is going to create
more violence and chaos in Male' over the next
couple of days and will then announce a State of
Emergency using clause 144 of the constitution.
Police and factions of the army, supported by
local thugs hired by the regime loyalists are
expected go on a rampage and beat up reformists
and set fire to some of their properties as well
as state properties to use that as pretext for
the declaration of the emergency.
Local News
MDP
member badly injured
Mohamed Ahmed from Thinadhoo, branch president
of Hamahama Gofi has been badly beaten up by
Golhaa's DRP militia Group as he arrived Male'
this evening. He is targeted because he has been
the one calling for the resignation of Golhaabo
and other officials. He was attacked with iron
bars and has injuries all over his body and he
is not fully conscious according to associates
in ADK Hospital.
Local News
MDP
Shadow Tourism Minister to attend London
conference
Maldivian Democratic Party's shadow minister for
Tourism, Trade and Communications Hon. Ibrahim
Shareef (MP for Addu atoll) is due to leave
Male' tonight to attend a conference on
"Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK
branches Seminar on Restoring Faith in the
Political Process, Tackle corruption, Upholding
Human rights and the Role of Media" which will
be held in London from 22nd to 28th of this
month. Shareef will brief the UK media over the
recent police brutality on Farest-Maathoda,
his home land and attacking of the houses of
senior officials of MDP including his own house
by the police protected thugs over the last few
days.
Wikepedia
The
Orange Revolution
Orange-clad supporters of Viktor Yushchenko
gather in Independence Square in Kiev.Ukraine's
"Orange Revolution" of 2004-2005 was a series of
protests and political events that took place
throughout the country in response to
allegations of massive corruption, voter
intimidation and direct electoral fraud during
the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election.
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Maldivian
Detainees Update
Actions
taken by families of detainees
Guardian of Abdulla Alexandra reported detainee
remains imprisoned in Maafushi jail since the
Criminal Court sentenced him to eleven years
imprisonment under terrorism on 2 October 2005.
more
Minivan News
MDP
to Hold Protests Across Maldives on Tuesday
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)
has called on all party members and the general
public across the country to join in peaceful
protest on Tuesday for the release of MDP
Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) and the
resignation of Police Commissioner Adam Zahir.
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Minivan News
The
Gayyoom Regime's Paranoia Knows no Bounds
The hardliners in the Maldivian government never
ceases to boggle one's imagination. In an
article recently published by a pro-government
web site alleges that the Maldivian Democratic
Party through the Friends of Maldives, a UK
based human rights organization, plans to do
away with President Gayyoom using iodine 1-131 a
radio-active nuclear isotope.
more
Tourism News
Taj
unveils 'Jiva' Spa in Maldives'
Situated in the middle of one of the largest
lagoons in the Maldives, Taj Exotica Resort &
Spa Maldives unveiled its first authentic Indian
spa outside India - Jiva Grande Spa. The Spa
includes a Yoga and Meditation Pavilion, a VIP
Spa Suite and two over-water luxurious couple
spa suites.
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The Fall of Gayyoom
The Truth : Gayyoom is
a tyrant
THE TRUTH
Saturday 21 January 2006
Hindustan Times
Houses
of opposition party officials attacked
Houses of three senior officials of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)
were attacked early on Friday by hooligans, believed to be the supporters of
ruling Dhivehi Raiyyithunge Party (DRP).
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Breaking News
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Shiruhan was
stabbed by Golhaa's family yesterday. His
condition is still critical but stable. |
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Stabbing incident
of 18th January was orchestrated directly by
Gayyoom's family
Male' - Sources in Male' have confirmed that the
actual culprit who stabbed Shiruhan day before
yesterday is currently being under the control
of reformists and he has confessed that
Gayyoom's nephew, Adheel Jaleel's son (Raslaan
Ahmed) had contract-hired him to assault
Shiruhan for no reason other than the fact that
he is an active member of MDP.
There are indications that the full recording of
the confession will be available to the public
very soon.
It was also reported that despite attempts by
Adheel and his son to protect the attacker, some
factions in the police took the side of the
public and stopped it from happening.
According to
political analysts, this is clear proof that
Golhaabo has lost control of law and order in
the country. The public is now having to ensure
that the country does not fall into chaos and
disarray as they do not have any confidence in
the dictator anymore.
Breaking News
MDP
Vice President Hon. Zaki's house attacked by
Golhaa Paateys
Male' - Confirmed reports say that MDP Vice
President Hon. Zaki's house also has been
attacked tonight by Golhaa's Paateys. They have
been roaming the streets of Male' attacking
houses and even some MDP members.
"They were not able to go into the house but
they have thrown things into the building and
also broke some windows with iron bars," said an
informant at the scene.
Breaking News
Senior MDP members join the protest near
Shareef's house
Male' - 01:44 am -
MDP Vice President Hon. Zaki, Cabinet Minister
Dr. Mohamed Waheed, Addu MPs Aslam and Suood,
MDP Secretary General Hamid and other key
officials are now at the scence. There are
reports that Golhaa's Paateys are there trying
to create violence but so far no clashes have
occurred.
Breaking News
Supporters
of Addu MP Hon. Shareef protesting over the
attack on his house
Male' - 01:07 am -
As the news spread of the attack on Shareef's
property, more than 1500 supporters have
gathered near Shareef's house to express their
outrage over the incident. Tension is believe to
be very high.
Some key MDP
members are now on their way to meet Shareef.
Breaking News
Addu
Atoll MP Hon. Shareef's house ransacked by
Golhaa's Paatey
Male' - Several
Paateys (druggies and thieves on the loose in
Male' maintained and protected by Gayyoom) has
once again attacked the house of MDP Shadow
Tourism Minister and MP for Addu Atoll Hon.
Ibrahim Shareef late this evening. They came
into the house and wanted to know where Shareef
was and when they could not get him they went on
a ransack and broke furniture and equipment in
the property. Like in Mugabe of Zimbabwe,
Gayyoom is increasingly using these thugs to
create violence and unrest in the community so
that he can remain in power. Similar attacks on
other MDP officials are expected over the coming
days.
News Update
Working
together we can bring justice and freedom to our
country
It is 8.30 a.m. on
a morning and the streets of Hithdhoo Island
Addu Atoll – washed by another police brutality
in the previous evening and late night – are
almost deserted, for this very nice morning. In
fact in normal day life a place of the usual
bustle have commercial and many other
activities. Maybe it is too early for that now.
Instead, for the moment, all I can see is a few
cars and a handful of School pupils who move
around the area.
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Local
News
Reformists
in Addu face grim job prospects
Addu - Several reformists and MDP members are
loosing their livelihood and jobs due Gayyoom's new technique of punishing his
opponents. Amongst others, Ahmed Naseer from Feydhoo, who is the Manager of the
Gan Airport has been told that from tomorrow he will have to report to Ministry
of Environment.
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Thursday 19 January 2006
News Update
Once
again Golhaa TV and Radio is spreading lies
Local media controlled by Golhaabo is spreading
lies once again as usual. The report by police
is saying that whilst they tried to stop
Faseeh's bus, the residents of Addu came to the
scene and created the problems there. It also
says that Faseeh is not injured whilst
eyewitnesses confirm that he was practically
lifeless when arrest.
The allegation that Faseeh had drove through a
police blockade is false yet now the police is
saying that they are going to arrest Faseeh
tonight. Addu people are wowing to resist these
atrocities and crimes committed by Gayyoom's
illegitimate government.
Breaking News Update
Driver and
assistant of the police jeep named - Injured
Faseeh to be arrested
Feydhoo -
Eyewitnesses have confirmed that the police man
who was drove the jeep over the bruised body of
Faseeh was in fact a resident of
Maradhoo-Feydhoo called Thoif Saeed. His
assistant in the same jeep was Niushad of
Feydhoo, Chaandhanee Ge.
The victim in this
brutal attack, Faseeh is apparently going to be
arrested by police shortly, said an informant in
Addu Police.
School Bus
Driver Faseeh was run over by police jeep as
they fled the scene
Addu - Confirmed reports say that Faseeh was not
only beaten up and left to die but rather he was
run over by the militia police jeep as they fled
the scene. "When we found him he was not
even breathing. He is now in hospital and is
breathing slowly. There were tyre marks on his
clothing to suggest that he was run over and
some pupils are testifying to that effect as
well. Pupils are terrified of this ordeal today"
said the informant.
Faseeh is from
Mannooge, Maradhoo-Feydhoo and is a very
active member of MDP in Addu Atoll. According to
his friends and associates, he played no part in
the ramming of police as claimed by them. "Even
that incident was a setup, that is what we
believe. If someone had rammed them and people
were thrown into air, there must be some
causalities," said a local resident of Hithadhoo.
Local
News
Paatey
group roam the capital in motorbikes armed with
iron bars terrorising locals
Male' - Confirmed reports say that this
afternoon around 30 Paateys, led by Mr. Buley
(former cyclist and boy of Umar Zahir) are
roaming the streets on motorbikes, to beat-up
reformists. "There are about 30 bikes each with
another paatey in the passenger seat holding one
or two iron bars. What is interesting is that at
the back of the group are two Golhaa's militia
vehicles, giving them protection.
There are
also reports that lots of people are around the
artificial beach area and another confrontation
amongst Golhaa's thugs and reformists in
inevitable, according to locals.
Fear looms the community as many reformists are
beaten up and severely injured by these thugs.
Breaking News
|
 |
|
Gayyoom's
Police Militia has done nothing but
terrorist the people of Maldives over the
past 15 months. This specialised Government
Sponsored Terrorists' only aim is to
safeguard and save the regime of this
ruthless dictator. This force is under the
direct command of the Chief Torturer Adam
Zahir who has been bought of by Gayyoom
after giving him millions from state
treasury |
|
Gayyoom's militia
police beat up bus driver and abandons him on
Addu Link Road
Feydhoo - Sources have reported that a school
bus driver named Faseeh was brining the Feydhoo
pupils back from Hithadhoo when the bus was
stopped by Golhaa's militia police and late
afternoon today. They then beat up the bus
driver badly and left him at the side of the
Link Road and fled the scene. Some pupils were
also attacked by the militia says the sources.
Gayyoom's militia, also known as Golhaa Force,
thinks that it was Faseeh who drove through a
check point allegedly injuring some of them and
this was there way to taking revenge. This talks
heaps about the ability to maintain law and
order. "These evil people stick together and
defend each other. They took revenge without any
proof. This is similar to the revenge they took
on Evan Naseem in 2003, because he had allegedly
hit a police security person in jail with a
stick. Evan had to pay for that offence with his
life." said a prominent lawyer from Addu.
Many locals are
now gathered at the scene and it is not clear
how severe his condition is but unconfirmed
reports say that he has not regained
consciousness yet.
According to Addu
reformists, there will be organised protests in
Male' near Mercury Light, Majeedhee Magu as well
as near MDP offices in Hithadhoo and Feydhoo
tonight. Many reformists are expected to take
part in the protest to show their outrage over
this barbaric activities by Golhaa Force.
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Maldivian Detainees
Actions
taken by families of detainees Update
Mother of Detainee Abdulla Luthfy reported third
parties informed her that the police had
arrested detainee from the regional
administrative office of the Maldivian
Democratic Party (MDP) in Addu Atoll Hithadhoo
Island at around 20:00 on 13 January 2006.
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Video
Last nights demonstration
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Breaking News
Crowd now
near ADK Hospital - Protestors need water
LATEST UPDATES >>>
Male' - 00:18 -
Flag Holders - Jadibu has stopped in front of
MDP headquarters and wants shadow cabinet to
join the demonstration.
Male' - 00:10 -
Protestors are now near ADK hospital and the
crowd has grown in number. Leading protestors
say that they want the supporters to provide
them water so they can continue the protest.
National and MDP flag are flying high. There are
rumours that some 100 Paateys are being prepared
to attack and bring an end to the protest.
MDP
has formally joined the demonstration
Male' - 23:10 -
Maldivian Democratic Party has formally joined
the demonstration in Male'. National and Party
flag is being held with banners calling for the
removal of appointed MPs, cabinet ministers and
other 28 unelected MPs in Majlis. Demonstration
is led by senior MDP member and MP for Meemu
Atoll Hon. Ahmed Shafeeg (Sappe').
Public demonstration near ADK hospital in
protest over the stabbing of MDP member today
More
Golhaa Force deployed to Addu
Addu - Confirmed reports say that two flight
loads of Golhaa Force have taken more of them to
Addu tonight. It is believed that a they are now
preparing to arrest many reformists from Addu
and they are going to try and demonstrate that
Golhaa Force can control any situation. "If we
people remain silent, it will not only affect
just Addu but the whole Maldives," said an
analyst. "This is the time to act, we cannot let
Golhaa Force to torture and abuse us all the
time at will" he added. It is expected that more
people in Male' are going to join the
demonstration tonight after the shops close to
save our country from the tyranny of Golhaabo.
Male' - 9:47pm -
Gayyoom's militia has given protection to the
culprit believed to be 'Rabarey'who stabbed MDP
member Shiruhaan and attacked others this
morning. Reports say that Yameen had arranged
for him to leave the country but the public came
to know about it and hence Golhaa's militia have
now given him protection and he is now believed
to be in Kalhuthukkalaa Koshi in Male'.
Gayyoom's militia was forced to act in order to
control public anger.
Male' - 9:38 -
Golhaa's militia headquarters has been blocked
and apparently protected fearing the
demonstrators might want to get close to the HQ.
Male' - 9:33pm -
Large crowds demonstration in different
locations. Gayyoom's Star Force Militia (also
known as Golhaa Force) is on high alert. Some
demonstrators are heading towards the house of
Chief Torturer Adam Zahir's house. Demonstrators
are calling for the resignation of both the
Dictator 'Golhaabo' and Adam Zahir, the
Torturer.
More
details of the attack are now surfacing. It is
now believed that it was a sharp iron rod that
was used to attack Shiruhaan. Associates report
that family members have said that it almost
went through his arm pit and almost came out of
his shoulder. Further investigations are needed
to ensure that none of his critical organs have
been ruptured. However, some nerves are badly
damaged according to reports. He is still in ADK
and not being flown abroad as was speculated
earlier.
Male' - 9:18 pm -
Dictator's own media in Maldives is spreading
lies about the stabbing incident of Shiruhan
today. The news is saying that Shiruhan
purposely got involved in a fighting between
some drug addicts - paateys. However, there is
increasing evidence that Gayyoom's militia and
his own brother Yameen along with Chief
Torturer, Commissioner of Police Adam Zahir was
involved in this incident directly.
Male' - 8:37 pm - This morning, some senior
members of MDP were attacked by Gayyoom's
private mob (locally know as 'Paateys'). As the
dictator returned today from a long private
break in Singapore coupled with a quick visit to
Kuwait, tension has risen even further. In Male'
the stabbing incident this morning was almost
deadly and the condition of Hameed Shiruhan is
critical according to family and friends.
This is a clear sign of the intention of Gayyoom
to continue his oppressive rule even by creating
social conflict and violence only to blame it on
his opponents.
More than 2000 people are now gathered near ADK.
These Paatey groups are directly sponsored by
Gayyoom and his police militia does nothing but
encourage them and protect them without any
regard for the safety of the public. We will
continue to update with any new developments.
Political Review
Gayyoom's
last attempt to salvage his dictatorship is to
create social conflict and violence
According to reliable sources within the Gayyoom's
circle, he is contemplating on arresting a number of key MDP officials in the
name of maintaining public order and security. The current incidents of conflict
between Gayyoom sponsored thugs and reformists (who are mostly MDP members) is a
deliberate attempt by the regime to throw the blame at the biggest political
party in Maldives, the MDP.
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Breaking News
MDP
Kudahenveyru Brach Vice President stabbed by
Gayyoom's Paateys and is in a critical condition
in ADK Hospita; A+
blood is needed urgently
UPDATES >>>
Male' - 17:18 -
Several MDP members were attacked by the mob
believed to be funded by Champa Uchchu. Three
more MDP members are critically injured in IGMH
hospital, they are Hassan Adhil, Hussain Adhi
and Rasheed of Kudahenveyru Brach.
Male' - 14:50 -
Sources have confirmed that a Paatey group in
Kudahenveyru fully protected by Gayyoom's
police, has today stabbed Hameedh Shiruhan in
the stomach. Shiruhan is the Vice President of
the Kudahenveyru Branch and is a very active
member of the party.
This group is believed to be led by a paatey
known as Rabarey. They were the same group that
also attacked Bambukeyo Shaheen during last
week's demonstration in Male.
"Shiruhan is in a critical condition in ADK
Hospital and urgently needs A+ blood" reported
an associate of his.
Haveeru
MDP
blames police, DRP blames MDP for Addu unrest
MALE, Jan
17 (HNS) - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has
condemned police behavior in Thursday’s Addu
unrest and Dhivehi Rayyitunge Party (DRP) has
condemned MDP’s supporters for their actions on
that day. The condemnations were made in
separate press conferences held by both parties
Sunday.
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Opinion
Protection
of Air Travellers in the Maldives
In the mid-nineties a local travel agent
specialising in hajj tours went bankrupt and had to fulfil their contractual
obligations by selling the properties they owned. Last year Athamaa Group
chartered an aircraft from an African airline to take their customers to hajj.
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Minivan News
President's
Loan Scandal Throws a Shadow over Special Majlis
Drafting Committee
The Special Majlis was forced to suspend its
work during Sunday's session following conflicts
between members over the recent soft loans
scandal. Members of the Maldivian Democratic
Party (MDP) raised objections over the make-up
of the constitutional drafting committee,
stating that DRP members who accepted loans from
the President should not be allowed to sit on
the committee.
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Tuesday 17 January 2006
Breaking News
Thousands of people are gathering near Ibra's
house calling for the release of MDP Chairman
Anni
Male'- 9:48 pm - Thousands of MDP members and
supporters of party Chairman are gathered near
the residence of party President Hon. Ibrahim
Ismail. According to reports the roads leading
to the house are now blocked but more people are
converging on the area. People have been
gathering since 8:30 tonight as per the
invitation of President Ismail last night.
Local News
Supporters
of MDP Chairperson to petition for his release
Male'- MDP members and supporters have been
invited by the party President Hon. Ibrahim
Ismail to come to his house tonight between
8:30-9:30 pm to sign a petition for the release
of MDP Chairperson who has been in detention
since last August, after he participated in a
peaceful demonstration to mark Black Friday
2004.
Thousands are expected to flock the
neighbourhood of President Ibra tonight in
support for the release of Anni.
Local News
Landhoo
Ibrahim summoned over an alleged traffic offence
Male' - MDP member and pro-democracy activist
Landhoo Ibrahim was summoned to the police after allegedly violating a traffic
regulation. "He had parked his motorcycle in a no parking area but there were 28
other vehicles parked there because the zone was full," said and eyewitness.
But, he was summoned and asked if he was trying to create a disturbance in the
public and not about the alleged offence. In reality, he should have been issued
a traffic violation fine on the spot and not taken to police. It is not known
whether he has been released after questioning.
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Photo
News
MDP
holds a historic meeting
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) held a historic
meeting tonight at Imaadhudheen School in Male'. Attended by thousand of MDP
supporters, there was a different kind of ethos in the gathering tonight. The
general public at large is now hyped up and ready to come out on to the streets
and demonstrate peacefully to challenge the murderous regime of Gayyoom.
more
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Wednesday 18 January 2006
Opinion
Protection
of Air Travellers in the Maldives
In the mid-nineties a local travel agent
specialising in hajj tours went bankrupt and had to fulfil their contractual
obligations by selling the properties they owned. Last year Athamaa Group
chartered an aircraft from an African airline to take their customers to hajj.
more
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Tuesday 17 January 2006
Breaking News
Thousands of people are gathering near Ibra's
house calling for the release of MDP Chairman
Anni
Male'- 9:48 pm - Thousands of MDP members and
supporters of party Chairman are gathered near
the residence of party President Hon. Ibrahim
Ismail. According to reports the roads leading
to the house are now blocked but more people are
converging on the area. People have been
gathering since 8:30 tonight as per the
invitation of President Ismail last night.
Local News
Supporters
of MDP Chairperson to petition for his release
Male'- MDP members and supporters have been
invited by the party President Hon. Ibrahim Ismail to
come to his house tonight between 8:30-9:30 pm to sign a
petition for the release of MDP Chairperson who has been
in detention since last August, after he participated in
a peaceful demonstration to mark Black Friday 2004.
Thousands are expected to flock the neighbourhood of
President Ibra tonight in support for the release of
Anni.
Local News
Landhoo
Ibrahim summoned over an alleged traffic offence
Male' - MDP member and pro-democracy activist
Landhoo Ibrahim was summoned to the police after allegedly violating a traffic
regulation. "He had parked his motorcycle in a no parking area but there were 28
other vehicles parked there because the zone was full," said and eyewitness.
But, he was summoned and asked if he was trying to create a disturbance in the
public and not about the alleged offence. In reality, he should have been issued
a traffic violation fine on the spot and not taken to police. It is not known
whether he has been released after questioning.
OaiDOa
Wsclwj Irwaunej 16 IpIDcmea
iawb wnwved ,
iawb wmwtwruf
Photo
News
MDP
holds a historic meeting
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) held a historic
meeting tonight at Imaadhudheen School in Male'. Attended by thousand of MDP
supporters, there was a different kind of ethos in the gathering tonight. The
general public at large is now hyped up and ready to come out on to the streets
and demonstrate peacefully to challenge the murderous regime of Gayyoom.
more
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Monday 16 January 2006
BBC - Science
and Nature
Stardust
capsule returns to Earth
A capsule containing comet particles and interstellar
dust has landed on Earth after a seven-year space
mission. The US Stardust probe released the capsule as
it flew back to Earth after a 3 billion-mile (4.7
billion km) trip. The capsule plunged through the
atmosphere and touched down in the Utah desert at 0312
(1012 GMT). Scientists believe the first cometary dust
samples ever returned to Earth will shed light on the
origins of the Solar System.
more
World News
Kuwait
Emir Dies After 27 Years in Power
KUWAIT CITY - Sheik Jaber Al Ahmed
Al Sabah, the Kuwait emir who survived a 1980s
assassination attempt and a decade later escaped Iraqi
troops invading his oil-rich Persian Gulf state, died
Sunday and was replaced by the crown prince. Despite the
wealth and well-consolidated family rule, Sheik Jaber
was considered a quiet listener who avoided ostentation.
His palace in Kuwait City's Dasman neighbourhood near
the sea was described as a spacious but ordinary house,
and bread and yogurt often satisfied him at mealtime.
more
Minivan News
How
Much are we Prepared to Sacrifice?
For an innocent man - or woman -
to remain incarcerated even for a single day is a
horrendous punishment. Especially when the person is not
deserving of the punishment and is innocent of the
crimes charged with by the State, as in the case of the
MDP Chairperson Nasheed.
more
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Violence
is Not the Solution
Interpol
knows nothing about Golhaabo's activities
MDP
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