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Gayyoom illegally bans public gatherings in Male'

The Defence Ministry last night announced that gatherings near the Eastern corner of Male’ near the Tetrapod monument was illegal and called for people to stay away from the area. According to legal experts, this was not lawful for the government to ban people from gathering in an open public area. The right to assembly is guaranteed by the constitution. Those who gather near the area are reformists and supporters of pluralistic democracy. Even members of the special majlis (parliament) go to these gatherings to discuss issues with the public. These are people who want an to bring an end to the tyranny and dictatorship of Gayyoom. They have requested to book halls to hold meetings but were denied, again unlawfully so they had no choice but to meet somewhere like the square, which they have now named as ‘Separation of 3 Powers Square’ in reference to the Tetrapod monument, which stands on three legs. read more

'It was the most beautiful scene ever' reform movement gaining momentum

Maldivian people are pushing hard for reform and to establish pluralistic democracy in the Maldives. Maldivians have not tasted true freedom over the past 25 years as it has been marred with poverty, ignorance and fear under the tyranny of Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, the longest serving head of government in Asia. After the self-acclaimed reform speech, Gayyoom allowed people to hold some debates in Male’, the capital. However, no island was allowed to hold such a meeting. After about 6 reform meetings, Gayyoom realised that the reformists were crossing the line and gaining momentum. The reformists are no longer able to get permission or even a venue to hold a debate or a meeting to discuss constitutional reform and debate pluralistic democracy. read more

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DO report translated by Maldives Culture
Maldives Construction Minister accuses President Maumoon of theft

Hundreds of people gathered and discussed political reform in Male' last night. Construction minister Umar Zahir attended a public party on Friday night and accused President Gayyoom of all sorts of things. Umar Zahir said the president was a major thief, and the minister admitted he now deeply hates Gayyoom. What has happened to prompt Umar Zahir's condemnation?
At Lonu Ziyaaraiykolhu in Male', a new wave of public meetings has begun. Frustrated by a ban on the provision of venues for discussion about government reform, people have begun to hold public forums near the tetrapods, thin failee gaa, that make up the capital's protective seawall. At tonight's gathering, over 400 people took part, discussing politics and other issues of public concern. Participants enjoyed a feast of rice and there was a successful exchange of ideas. read more

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