Archive 13th - 18th August 2004
Saturday, 18th September 2004
Dedicated to Evan Naseem
Please wear black in remembrance of Evan Naseem on the
19th of September
19th of
September 2003 was a depressing day for Maldivians. It
was the day Maumoon and his NSS force brutally murdered
one of our brothers, Evan Naseem. This inhuman act was
purely carried out by Maumoon’s NSS force because one
night the officers were bored, had nothing to do, so why
not torture an inmate to pass time? After all who cares
the inmates are there for NSS officers to do whatever
they feel fit.
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Terrorising the People: The Secret to Gayyoom's Staying Power
By
denying the atrocities, Gayyoom is demonstrating
that he is part of it, as well as lying to the people,
flouting international treaties, and exposing himself to
the whole world as a desperate dictator trying to cling
on to power by terrorising his own people. The
international community must not give this man any more
time; instead they must continue to mount the pressure.
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Friday, 17th September 2004
Appeal
by Law Society - UK
Husnoo Alsuood and Dr Mohamed Monawar, Maldives
Please send an appeal for Husnoo Alsuood, Dr
Mohamed Monawar, and many others arrested during
pro-democracy demonstrations on 12 and 13 August, and
detained without charge or access to lawyers and at risk
of torture and ill-treatment.
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"An
Overview of European Parliament" Gayyoom's media reports
that European Parliament is a useless bunch of
Christians trying to dominate the Islamic World
The European Parliament plays a central role in
appointing the Commission. It ratifies the appointment
of the Commission President, holds confirmation hearings
of the nominee Commissioners and then decides whether or
not to appoint the Commission, as a whole, by a vote of
confidence.
Parliament also has the right to censure the Commission:
a 'motion of censure' against the Commission adopted by
an absolute majority of MEPs and two-thirds of the votes
cast would force the Commission to resign. To date
Parliament has never adopted a motion of censure, but
its power to do so acts as a powerful deterrent.
read
more about EP
Local
News
Asif arrested today
Pro-reform
activists Ismail Asif has been arrested today in an
attempt to crush the morale of the public and intimidate
the pro-democracy activities in the Maldives. Mr. Asif
is known for holding a public debate on Constitutional
Reform and more famously for his "Dictator Birthday
Party" in July, which angered the regime very much. It
is believed that more arrests are imminent and despite
mounting international pressure Gayyoom remains
relentless and true to his character.
Blast
from the past
Asif's
Birthday brings Gayyoom to full alert
As
ever, I had an invitation to this party. Mr. Ismail Asif
got permission from Jamaaluddeen School and hired the
hall for his 33rd Birthday Party. I was later told that
it was not even his Birthday but he just felt like
celebrating the day a little bit early. Similar to Nov
3rd being Victory Day in Maldives because Gayyoom felt
like it in spite of that day being the darkest day of
Maldives in living memory.
Initially there was some problem at the gate of the
school. Some senior staff came out and said that they
could not give the hall because Mr. Abdulla Solih, Asst.
Director General at the Ministry of Education has
ordered them that this party should not be allowed to go
on. However, since there invitees were already at the
gate, after some negotiations, everyone went in.
read more
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Situation in the Maldives - call to restore human rights
Joint motion for a resolution on the political
situation in the Maldives
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Scotsman.com
Maldives Pledges Reforms after EU Aid Threat
The Maldives, stung by criticism of a degrading human
rights record, assured the EU today that it was taking
steps to lift a state of emergency and to introduce
democratic reforms.
The government said it "remains wholly and totally
committed to the process of democratic and
constitutional reform" and is hopeful that it will be in
a position to lift the state of emergency "in a matter
of weeks."
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Gayyoom's
Propaganda Machine
www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv
Yesterday European Commission called for giving
more time to the reform agenda proposed by the President
This is a translation of the news article
published in the President's Official Website yesterday
upon the resolution being passed in the European
Parliament on Maldives. Local TV and Radio are claiming
that this Resolution is not worth anything and EU
Commission is fully behind the government of Maldives.
Furthermore, many local press is personally attacking
Mr. Nirj Deva and maintaining the claim that the works
by the dissidents is supported by Christian
Missionaries, this is in reference to the Christian
Democratic Party that Nirj Deva represents. Gayyoom's
propaganda machine is in full swing.
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BBC
NEWS
Maldives regrets EU block on aid
The authorities in the Maldives have expressed
regret over a proposal by the European parliament to
block an aid package worth $2m.
The European parliament says dissidents jailed in the
Maldives should be released immediately.
It also called on the Maldivian government to end a
state of emergency, and asked the EU to warn tourists
about the islands' poor human rights record.
Almost 100 people were jailed when riots broke out there
last month. read
more
Maldives
regrets EU resolution urging aid halt, says dialogue
offer declined
The Maldivian government expressed regret Friday
over a European parliament resolution calling on the
European Commission and EU states to halt
non-humanitarian aid to the South Asian nation where
emergency rule has been imposed.
The government of President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, South
Asia's longest serving leader, said they invited
European parliamentary members to visit the atoll nation
for a first-hand assessment but the offer was declined.
read more
Thursday, 16th September 2004
Maldivian
Democratic Party
Press Release
The European parliament passed a resolution on
the Maldives on 16th September 2004. The resolution was
passed without a single dissenting vote.
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Press Release
EU resolution calls for sanctions against Maldivian "dictator"
The European Parliament
today voted unanimously on imposing sanctions against
the regime of Maumoon Gayyoom in the Maldives. The
strongly worded motion, passed by 170 MEPs with none
against, calls upon "President Gayyoom to immediately
repeal the state of emergency in the Maldives, guarantee
the fundamental human rights of his citizens, and
release the pro-democracy reformers he arrested on 14th
August." The resolution goes on to demand an "immediate
cessation of all non-humanitarian aid to the Maldives
and an immediate travel ban in order to prevent members
of the Government and other officials of the Maldives
from entering the Member States of the European Union."
It calls on “The European Union to issue thorough
warnings to all tourists planning to go to the Maldives
of the human rights record of this country."
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EU Resolution on Maldives passed with 170 votes to Nil
against and 7 abstentions
The following Resolution was passed today in the
European Parliament and was voted today at
Strassburg. Out of 177 MEPs 170 voted in support of the
resolution with 7 abstentions. None voted against the
resolution. This is a remarkable support for the motion
and the expressed will of the European Parliament,
representing more than 450 million people in Europe.
MOTION FOR A JOINT RESOLUTION
(PASSED)
In accordance with article
115 of the Rules of Procedure
Another
Scandal in the Tourism Industry
Bidding is just a name when it comes to resort bidding in the Maldives
Tourism
Industry. Lhaviyani Atoll Hudhufushi (a 400 bed resort), which is still
not in operation after 3 years was given to Giraavaru Abdul Rauf (whose
daughter is married to
Gayyoom’s son) over three years ago and similarly Haa Alifu Dhonakulhi
(a 100 berth marina and a 50 bed resort) which was awarded to a company
belonging to Shuaib Shah (Maumoon’s son in law). And now we see a
similar scandal in the cases for the recent Villivaru and Biyaadhoo
bidding whose results just came out. Villvaru was awarded to Mr Ibrahim
Abdul Latheef of Athamaage and Biyaadhoo was awarded to Sunland Pvt Ltd.
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Personal retributions of a
dictator
Legal experts should take Gayyoom to task
The EU motion is the best thing to
happen to ordinary Maldivians, who want to escape the
rampant corruption and brutality of Gayyoom's regime.
Finally, an influential external body with economic
muscle is on their side. As if to add the general mood,
Gayyoom and his family have reportedly flown out of the
country. Many people will hope that they have seen the
back of the dictator for good, but that may be too much
to hope for.
read more
Maldivian dissidents welcome EU sanctions move, Gayyoom
denies torture
EUbusiness
Maldivian dissidents Thursday welcomed a proposal by
European parliamentarians to impose sanctions on the
Indian Ocean tourist paradise, where a state of
emergency has been declared. The Maldivian Democratic
Party (MDP) said a motion before the European parliament
branding Maldives a "hell-hole" for locals could
pressure President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom to halt the
crackdown on pro-democracy activists.
read more
Breaking News - Male' time 1.15pm
Gayyoom has left the country to Saudi Arabia
President Gayyoom
has left the country to go to Saudi Arabia on an
official visit to Saudi Arabia to attend the
General Congress of the Muslim World League.
Unconfirmed reports are saying that Gayyoom
could actually be making a run for it. Other
unconfirmed reports claim that Gayyoom family
members maybe joining him at a later date. We
have not been able to confirm this.
We have also
received confirmed reports that the cabinet was
still in meeting this morning at 4 am. We have
not been able to confirmed what was being
discussed. We have also confirmed that Education
Minister Dr. Mahmoud Shaugee also left to Sri
Lanka
earlier today. It is believed Dr. Shaugee would
be meeting with EU representatives in Lanka
regarding the current political crisis in
Maldives.
European
Parliament takes tougher stance on the Maldives
eTurbo News
STRASBOURG, France
(eTurbo News) -- The European Parliament is
seeking to enforce a resolution that calls upon
various European governments and organizations
to take action against the Maldivian government
over the detention of political dissidents.
Scheduled to voted on today, the resolution is
urging the European Council, the European
Commission, and the European Union to take
specific actions in addressing various concerns
over the current situation in the Maldives.
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"FAIR
TRAVEL" - EU TO BLOCK AID AND TRAVEL TO PARADISE ISLAND DICTATORSHIP
Press Release - Nirj Deva MEP
An All-Party "urgency"
motion, tabled for this week's European Parliament
plenary by key European Parliament figures, demands the
immediate release of moderate pro-democracy opposition
members, arrested in mid-August by Maldives President
Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom. Currently, some 80 people remain
imprisoned without trial or legal representation, amidst
credible reports that they are being tortured.
read more
'Tourists Must Shun
Paradise Island Torture Havens'
Scotsman.com
A tourist boycott of "paradise island
hell-holes" was demanded tonight as pressure mounted for
protest action against alleged torture and deprivation
in the Maldives. The Maldives, a group of Indian ocean
islands best known as an exotic upmarket holiday
destination, are the target of a campaign by Euro-MPs
demanding the release of about 80 political prisoners
held under the regime of President Maumoon Abdul Gayroom
(sic).
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Is Assassination Next?
Selected article - MDP newsletter Issue 20
With the hostages secured,
all that stands between him and assured continuity of
his brutal oppression, are just five people in exile. So
Gayyoom has declared in an interview with the Hindu of
India. It has been some months since the talk of
assassinating key people opposed to his dictatorial rule
has been bandied around.
read more
In
Brief
Gayyoom's propaganda takes a gross and ugly turn
Maldivian TV has been showing isolated incidents
of police violence in European countries and
claming that EU and the British are hypocrites
and that they are the true human rights abusers
of this world. Similar images of the war in Iraq
and other isolated incidents were also grossly
manipulated to convey a similar message. Gayyoom
is indeed getting desperate and seems to have no
clear plan at the moment.
Wednesday, 15th September 2004
MDP Newsletter 20 Released
Articles include:
Minivan
RADIO
Download Program 5 - tonight's broadcast
EU
legislators seek to suspend aid to "hell-hole" Maldives
European Union parliamentarians have demanded a halt to non-essential
aid to the Maldives and branded the South Asian tourist spot a
"hell-hole" for locals since the declaration of emergency rule, a
statement said Wednesday.
The European Parliament unanimously passed a resolution this week
calling for the suspension of parts of a two-million-euro aid package
and a EU entry ban for Maldives government members, said the statement
released by the EU mission here.
"After a month of terror on the Maldives, the EU should not hesitate in
blocking any further payment of non-essential elements of the two
million euro aid budget to these islands," the statement said.
read more
EU
to block aid and travel to the Maldives
Strasbourg, France (eTurbo News) -- Calling for the immediate release of
political prisoners in the Maldives Islands, powerful Members of the
European Parliament (MEP), representing all political groups, and 455
million people from 25 member states, made clear that it is "totally
unacceptable" for the EU to give aid of millions of euros to ensure the
survival of a 25-year-long dictatorship.
An All-Party "urgency" motion, tabled for this week's European
Parliament plenary by key European Parliament figures (listed below),
demands the immediate release of moderate pro-democracy opposition
members, arrested in mid-August by Maldives President Maumoon Abdul
Gayyoom. Currently, some 80 people remain imprisoned without trial or
legal representation, amidst credible reports that they are being
tortured.
"It is essential that maximum international pressure is applied to
ensure these innocent people’s release," said the MEPs." They are in
grave danger, and represent the islands' democratic future."
read more
Gayyoom knows about torture and sanctions it: How about ministers, IGMH
doctors and the Human Rights Commission?
It is time for decent people who
know about the atrocities to take a stance: either they
support Gayyoom's human rights abuses or they don't. You
are either with the terrorist that is Gayyoom or you are
with the freedom loving people of the Maldives. Its time
to decide.
read more
Tuesday, 14th September 2004
Local News
Cabinet Reshuffle Part 3 - Musical Chairs
Session reconvenes tomorrow
Male' - Part 3 of Gayyoom's
cabinet reshuffle is to begin tomorrow. The results are
expected to be as follows:
-
Ilyas Ibrahim, Transport Minister will be
sacked
-
Yameen to be transferred to Fisheries, with
additional portfolio of Tourism.
-
Tourism Minister Sobir will posted as High
Commissioner to the United Kingdom
-
Shaheen Hameed (nephew of Gayyoom) could be
appointed Minister of Justice
-
Abdulla Kamaaludeen will be transferred to
Ministry of Construction and Environment
Our informant works in the President's Office and has
confirmed that these are to be announced tomorrow.
Indian Air Force in Maldives... why?
Indian Air Force team leaves for South Africa
[India News] Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 13 : A 100-strong
Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent left here Monday for
South Africa for multi-nation war games that will be
witnessed by visiting Indian President A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam.
The air forces of South Africa, Germany, Britain and the
US will be represented in Exercise Golden Eagle.
The IAF contingent, led by Group Captain R. Bhasin,
comprises six Mirage 2000 fighter-bombers, two IL-78
midair refuellers and two IL-76 transport aircraft.
The IAF vice chief, Air Marshal Michael McMahon, saw off
the contingent at the Shangumugham airbase here.
The IAF team will reach South Africa Thursday after
stopovers at Male and Mauritius. It will return in the
first week of October.
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How well do we know
Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel?
Not much. He is quite foreign to most
Maldivians as his portfolio indicates, because he has never been
assigned a post that required him to relate with the average Maldivian
at any point of time during the last three decades.
For most people, Foreign Minister Jameel is known as the longest-serving
foreign minister in the world and the most influential and closest ally
of President Gayyoom. Among the diplomatic community worldwide, he is
most renowned for his outrageous jokes for every occasion, though most
of them in very poor taste. This is a tactic he uses to conceal his lack
of substance or charisma required for such an important job.
read more
Minivan
RADIO
Programs updated for download & distribution
MP3 Format - New program 5 will be broadcasted
tomorrow, Wed 15th Sept.
For Gayyoom, it is all a show
In Gayyoom's
mind, what matters are his overall stature and the
quality of his bed covers or the interior decoration of
his office, not the welfare of his people!
This can be very easily observed when you look at the
grandeur Presidential Palace or the multimillion dollar
office complex or his luxury ya
cht. read
more
The Garbage uttering despot; Gayyoom should stand trial at an
International Court of Law
According to sources from within
the armed forces, hundreds of suspects were handcuffed
from behind, kicked and severely beaten by a throng of
manic brutes, who may have been hastily fitted with
smart new uniforms but cannot escape responsibility for
their actions anymore by saying they were following
orders.
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