Wednesday 23 March 2005
Kerela
News
Gayoom's
India visit scheduled for 27th March
Asia's longest-serving head of state, will be coming to
India on an official visit - his second visit to India
since 2000 - beginning March 27. During his week-long
visit, Gayoom will meet President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam,
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, External Affairs Minister
K. Natwar Singh and Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
read more
The
Hindu
News
Maldivian couple held on charges of
murder
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MARCH 22. The Medical College police
have arrested a 30-year-old Maldivian national and his
18-year-old wife on charges of murdering their
eight-day-old infant girl.
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International News
Chinese
Foreign Minister to visit Nepal, Maldives and
Afghanistan
Beijing (VNA) - China's Foreign Minister
Li Zhaoxing will visit Nepal, the Maldives, and
Afghanistan between Mar. 31 and Apr. 4, Foreign Ministry
spokesman Liu Jianchao announced at a press conference
on Mar. 22.The FM will attend a development forum in
Kabul, Afghanistan.
Responding to journalists' questions about the report
that United Nations (UN) Secretary General Kofi Annan
delivered on Mar. 21, the spokesman said China
appreciates his efforts to push for multipolarism and
democracy in international relations.
The Secretary General's report provides recommendations
on how to maintain peace, protect human rights, and
boost reform of the UN.
He said China will examine the report and work with
concerned parties on these recommendations.
Local News
Abdulla
Shahid's family in Singapore for concern over health of
his father
Male' - Confirmed reports
say that the family left to Singapore day before
yesterday, all in business class as Shahid is now a very
rich man, being the Executive Secretary of Gayyoom.
The situation is with his
father who needs a hip replacement. The estimated cost
of this trip along with medical expenses is going to be
more than Mrf 600,000/- (around US$ 50K). The expenses
are fully covered by Gayyoom's special insurance scheme
paid for by us Maldivians. So, the maths is that every
Maldivian is paying around 2 Rufiyaa for Shahid's
Fathers' hip replacement procedure in Singapore.
Shahid is obviously
staying in his penthouse in Singapore, courtesy of
Mohamed Adil (Moho), owner of Reethi Rah Resort (One and
Only) and the rest of the family are staying 2 other
houses, also owned by the family.
We wish his father a quick
recovery but would like him to push hard to get the same
service to our mothers and fathers, otherwise it is not
fair.
Local News
Prisoner
escapes from Maafushi Jail
Maafushi – Sources within
Police and in Maafushi have confirmed that a prisoner
had escaped last night and search going now in Maafushi
Island to recapture him. No further details are
available at the moment.
Parents and guardians of
prisoners are encouraged to call Police to find out
whether their relative is safe and not the escapee.
Sceptics say that "they
must have killed and buried someone and are staging this
escape drama. They have done that before. Once during a
construction project, we found two bodies in a dug up
shallow hole, they even had their wrist watches on and
they were laid properly".
The search continues.
Local News
Gayyoom
had direct influence in the election of the parliament
Speaker yesterday
Male' - Sources in
Gayyoom's office said that he came to office at 8 am
yesterday and called in his nephew Shaheen, the Deputy
Speaker of the Special Majlis and Kutti Nasheed, the
Secretary General of the Parliament. He told his nephew
to ensure that an open vote is called for in support of
Gayyoom's own brother in law Abbas Ibrahim and to keep
in mind the extreme ability of his Father Abdulla Hameed,
Gayyoom's brother, who has been the Speaker of the
Majlis in the past.
DO can also confirm
that Gayyoom phoned all the cabinet ministers the night
before and ordered them to support Abbas Ibrahim.
Gayyoom wants to make
sure that reform goes his way and that his family
remains in power forever.
Gayyoom usually goes
to office between 9-9:30 am and his sudden arrival at 8
am yesterday was shocking to even his own staff, DO can
reveal.
Local News
Maldives
pro-democracy leader says he is returning home to
formally set up opposition party
The leader of Maldives'
main opposition party accused the government on Monday
of dragging its feet on promised reforms and said he was
returning from exile to formally establish the party.
"The time has come us to return from exile and go back
to our country and set up a formal political
opposition," said Mohamed Nasheed, chairman of the
Maldives Democratic Party, which has been functioning
from exile in neighboring Sri Lanka.
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Economic
Review
ADK
Nasdhid should get Dhonakulhi as compensation for unfair
bid evaluation
Mr Nashid of ADK
Enterprises placed a bid with a rent of US$12,500 for
Haa Alifu Dhonakulhi in February 2001. However, Nadhid's
bid was disqualified saying that the rent he proposed
was unfeasible. This decision was ultimately sealed by
tourism veteran and the chairman of the bid evaluation
team at that time, Mr Champa Afeef himself. Furthermore
Mr Afeef said that if the rent proposed by Mr Nashid is
feasible, then Mr Afeef was willing to give all his
resorts to Mr Nashid as a gift.
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Readers’ Opinion
It’s
a shame to live in a hell where the Europeans are
calling a paradise on earth
Being a Maldivian I am pissed off by the government's
action over the unrest in Male' in the recent months.
The drug addicts have grown in numbers as if it is being
spawned here. Literally they are in more numbers than
you find scrap in the roads of Male'. It’s like a
virtual image of the backstreets of LA. You have no
security even in broad day light in the capital island
of the Islamic nation where it is hardly 1.5 km long.
Stabbing, looting and street fights are like everyday
activities in Male'. It wouldn’t be surprised to hear in
the next minute that there is another killing or a girl
being raped on the street corners of Male'. This is the
situation in this so called peaceful country by the
government officials like Dr. Shaheed.
read
more
Tsunami
News
Maldives
Situation Report : Visit(s) Undertaken
Mr. Erskine Bowles, Secretary General’s Deputy Special
Envoy to Tsunami affected countries visited the Maldives
from the 19 to 21 March as part of a regional tour of
the Tsunami affected areas of Asia. Mr. Bowles visited
Kolhufushi- one of the worst affected islands and
Naalaafushi where UNDP, in collaboration with Banyan
Tree Resort, has helped to complete 95% of repair and
reconstruction work to dwellings. Mr. Bowles also
visited Muli island where UNDP recently initiated repair
and reconstruction work. The main purpose of this visit
was to see first-hand the impact the tsunami has had on
people’s lives and to solicit ideas on how the Office of
the Special Envoy can best assist in the recovery
effort.
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Tuesday 22 March 2005
International
Politics
Nirj Deva endorsed as a candidate for United Nations
Secretary General
The
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), has
sent a letter to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
requesting India’s support to Nirj Deva, British
Member of European Parliament, who is of
Indian/Sri Lankan origin.
Nirj
Deva, whose family hails from Rajasthan, had migrated to
Sri Lanka before moving over to the UK. "I am pleased to
introduce the candidacy of Mr. Nirj Deva
, for the position of Secretary General of the United
Nations which
becomes vacant when Mr. Kofi
Annan’s term expires in 2006," said the President of
GOPIO International,
Inder
Singh, in his letter to Manmohan Singh.
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Local News
Update
Reformist
walk out in protest again
Male' - As expected,
several reformists walked out in protest of the open
vote today at the special majlis to elect the Speaker.
The 15 members who walked out today are;
-
Ibrahim Ismail (Male')
-
Ahmed
Athif (Male')
-
Ahmed
Adhil (Haa Dhaal)
-
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Lhaviyani)
-
Hussain Ibrahim (Lhaviyani)
-
Ibrahim Shareef (Kaafu)
-
Ilyas
Hussain Ibrahim (Alif Dhaal)
-
Ahmed
Shafeeq (Meemu)
-
Ismail Shihab (Vaavu)
-
Mohamed Riyaaz (Dhaal)
-
Hassan
Afeef (Thaa)
-
Dr.
Hussain Rasheed (Thaa)
-
Adnan
Haleem (Gaafu Alif)
-
Mohamed
Aslam (Seenu)
-
Reeko
Moosa Manik (Laamu)
Male'
Member Mohamed Shihab is currently abroad and hence did
not attend the meeting today.
DO pays tribute to the courage of these members who in
the face of fear and intimidation, still manage to
uphold the constitution and stick to their principles.
Police presence was heavy around the parliament area
today in preparation for a possible public protest.
Blast from
the past - 19th July 2004
Maldivian Heroes of Democracy
In a historic move of defiance to uphold
the constitution of the Country, 23 Member of the Parliament walked out
from today's' assembly. Pro-reformists who are openly advocating
pluralistic democracy in the Maldives demanded that the election of the
President and Vice-President (as per clause 97 of the Constitution of
the Maldives) be conducted according to Clause 133 by a secret ballot.
These clauses clearly state that it will be unconstitutional to conduct
any election in any other method. However, in total disregard for the
constitution of the country, Mr. Abdullah Hameed, the temporary President
of today's assembly said "it does not matter, we have traditionally done
this by raising hand and that is how we will conduct it today as well".
Not only that, as soon as 2 names were nominated, he closed the
nomination and order to conduct the election. Presidents' Member
Fathulla Jameel nominated Justice Minister Ahmed Zahir and similarly Mr.
Ibrahim Hussain Zaki nominated Mr. Gasim Ibrahim, who is an active
advocate of reform. read more
Local
News
Please read Details of Today's Session from Haveeru
Online (Dhivehi)
Breaking
News
Abbas
Ibrahim elected Speaker of the Special Majlis
Minivan News - It all began way
back in August 2004 when members of the Special Majlis
walked out of the Majlis session when members supporting
constitutional reform and the President’s brother and
Speaker of the Majlis, Mr. Abdulla Hameed came to
loggerheads concerning Article 133 of the Constitution.
The issue was whether voting should be done by secret
ballot or by a show of hands.
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Readers' Review
Gayyoom's
core policy; The fine art of covering up
The central key policy in the gayoom
administration is solely made on the belief that they
can NOT make any mistakes. And even if they did,
it had to be brushed off like it never happened. And
certainly the incident should not be mentioned in any
form.
Frankly speaking, Abdel Gayoom is one of the few leaders
who are known to rule with a magic wand in their hands.
If he isn’t making any mistakes then he’s perfect.
There’s no room for any improvement. This includes any
one blessed under his spectra including Ministers all up
to relatives and key government officials. Obviously the
low ranking officials aren’t included. These low level
employees are thus very mishap prone and they don’t shy
from the law either. For instance we often hear this and
that employee been busted for foul play.
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Readers' Review
Mass
protest of the island nation, against the man for the
all islands
For the
common people, Maldives islands mean summer through the
year and the favorite holiday destiny; beautiful beaches
and a very luxurious vacation. But the common Maldivians
do not live in the same country that the Western
tourists have been visiting for years.
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Blast from
the Past -
Haveeru
Monday October 4 1993, By Amal Jayasingha - AFP
Maumoon
vows sweeping reforms (on October 4th 1993)
MALE – Maldives
President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom who has just won another
five years in office, has vowed a "complete
transformation" of the system that put him in power in
this Indian Ocean atoll nation.
Sweeping Political reforms will be introduced during the
new term starting November 11 and young people will have
a greater say in running the administration, the
55-year-old President said in a weekend interview with
AFP.
"I find that right now it is the best time to implement
further reforms" the Islamic scholar president said at
his sea-front office here in the capital island Male."
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more
Indian
Express
Why the Maldivian
president needs to be eternally grateful to an unsung
Indian frigate captain
Earlier this week
some newspapers carried a small obituary notice,
announcing the demise of Vice-Admiral Srinivasa
Varadachari V. Gopalachari of the Indian Navy. The name,
the face under the naval hat, figured in my memory
somewhere and, sure enough, a little checking confirmed
that he was the master of frigate INS Godavari when it
went chasing the Maldives coup leaders in the Indian
Ocean in 1988. He died last week, young at 59, due to
kidney complications.
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Economic
Review
206
resort bids evaluated in one month, where were these
angels before?
On
the 16th of March 2004, The Ministry of
Tourism announced that the evaluation for bids made for
the 11 new resorts have been awarded to an American Firm
for a fee of 60,000 sterling pounds and their work would
start immediately. The team which will be carrying out
the evaluation work comprises of 6 foreign experts.
Their CV’s look quite impressive. However, what is
unusual is that there is hardly anything written about
the company these experts are from, apart from a TDI
logo at the top of their CV's and there is no reference
or mention of their job title within the company, group
of consortium. In addition to that, an American Company
is paid in pounds, indicating that there are some links
to UK.
read
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Sunday 20 March 2005
Torture
News
Muaviyath's
girlfriend Suzana still in custody without charge
Suzana is 19 and the girl
friend of the late Muaviyath who was killed by Gayyoom's
police on 9th of this month whilst being held in custody
at Dhoonidhoo prison for interrogation. Suzana was also
arrested on the same day and is still under custody.
The guardian of Suzana has
reported to
www.maldiviandetainees.net that she has
not been able to help her and is very distressed. She
went on to say that her niece has been harassed
continuously since she was arrested aged 15 for a drugs
offence. This scenario is not uncommon in Maldives. The
police go as far as to abuse and rape these girls in
return they release them when arrested for minor
offences.
read
more
Murder by State
Death
in Dhoonidhoo Prison - further evidence of the murder of
Muaviyath Mahmoodh
The Maldivian Detainees website
maintained by Ahmed Nazim Sattar provide first hand
details of this account and that of several other who
are usually forgotten before.
The death of Muaviyath is very suspicious. His parents
have been suspicious about his death from the day he
died. And, with these new statements from other inmates
as well as his girlfriend, it can be concluded that
Muaviyath did not die a natural death.
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Reader
Opinion
Dream
Big Dreams…in Maldives
For the past half centaury Maldivians have been moving
to foreign countries for their further studies. This is
because in Maldives there are no opportunities to
continue their studies after Secondary higher education.
There are few fields in which we can get diplomas and
higher certificates in the Maldives Collage of Higher
Education now. The establishment of Maldives College of
Higher Education in 1998 is a major contribution to
country’s developing educational sector.
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Saturday 19 March 2005
Breaking
News
People gathering near Police HQ in support of MDP
Councillor Nazim
Male'
- 9:40pm - MDP Councillor Nazim was summoned to the
Police at 9:30 pm. His lawyer Husnu Al Suood have also
now entered the police station. Several reformist have
gathered near the area and when asked to leave they have
remained in the Republican Square which is next to
Police HQ. Eyewitness say that there are more than 100
people there who are believed to be demonstrating for
the release of Nazim. We will bring you updates as soon
as an event occurs.
Latest
Updates>>>>
22:00
Police have dispersed the crowd and have blocked off the
roads around the area. Police Officer Hussain Habeeb to
Hon. Ilyas Hussain Ibrahim that people are not allowed
to wait in Republican Square for public safety reasons.
More than 100 policemen came out to disperse the crowd
including top ranks, like Bilaaley, who is currently
near Gayyoom's office. Nazim's family and friends are
believed to be still there waiting for his fate. People
are now believed to be going towards the Islamic Centre
and a demonstration is expected if Nazim is detained
arbitrarily.
11:00
pm - Nazim released after questioning about Zuhooru who
was the cell mate of Muaviyath. (read
more)
Local News
MDP
Councillor Ahmed Nazim Sattar summoned to the police
Male'
- Nazim has just received the ever-intimidating 'chit'
to come to the Police HQ at 9:30 tonight.
It is believed that this is in relations to Nazim's
political and social activities, such as being a high
profile and active member of the Maldivian Democratic
Party
and the maintenance of
www.maldiviandetainees.net, a website that lists
details about political and some other detainees who are
usually arrested arbitrarily and detained indefinitely
without charge.
Gayyoom is perhaps beginning a new cycle of
intimidation. Mr. Nazim is also the younger brother of
Mohamed Nashid (Anni), the Chairman and Co-founder of
Maldivian Democratic Party. Mr. Nazim has given several
interviews to international news organisations such as
the BBC and ABC Australia. Being an active promoter of
political pluralism, he does not see eye to with
Gayyoom's government.
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Local
News
Adam
Zahir helps his fellow staff and undermines the law
Male' - DO has obtained information that Staff Sergeant
Mr. Hussain Rasheed, head of Vilifulus 4, has family
problem. Indecent pictures of his wife has been spread
all over the net and the case was filed against her
because it is illegal in Maldives. However, Adam Zahir,
the Mafia Boss and Police Commissioner has stopped the
case. In the mean time Sergeant Rasheed has sent his
wife abroad to save her.
The picture are far too explicit to publish on this news
website. The pictures were taken inside a car and show
the Sergeant Rasheed's wife having sex with another man.
Sgt. Rasheed is believed to have forgiven his wife
because she said that it was just a one off.
Chief
Government Torturer, Commissioner Adam Zahir is only
happy to help because he can relate to such photography.
DO can confirm that Adam Zahir has a collection of
pornographic pictures, some of even close relatives.
News
Tsunami washes
away Maldives crisis
NEW DELHI,
MARCH 18: The tsunami may have ravaged Maldives but it
has also helped the island nation tide over a political
turmoil which was steadily building up after president
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom ordered the arrest of several
pro-democracy demonstrators last August.
Most political prisoners have been released ever since,
Mr Gayoom has promised a multi-party democracy by the
year-end, and is all set to begin a fresh chapter with a
visit to India later this month.
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Minivan
News
Hussain
Yoosuf's Statement to Evan Naseem Enquiry: 'I Stabbed
Cops because they Tortured Me'
Hussain Yoosuf's statement to
the Evan Naseem enquiry, kept secret by Gayoom until it
was leaked to the Dhivehi Observer newspaper in January,
reveals why Yoosuf allegedly stabbed two police officers
during the August 12-13th pro-democracy rally in Male'.
This is the first ever English translation of the
statement:
"I am a person who has been detained at Maafushi Jail by
the Narcotics Control Board waiting for a vacancy at the
Rehabilitation Centre. I was brought to the jail on 13
January 2001."
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