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Thursday 3 March 2005


Breaking News

Hamdhoon Hameed doing the dirty with a girl from Planning Ministry at Four Seasons Presidential Suite, Singapore
Confirmed reports from Singapore - Hameed's son and Gayoom's nephews, the planning minister Hamdhoon Hameed is supposed to be looking after his father in Singapore who is critically ill as reported earlier. DO reporter has cited the movements of Hamdhoon today and it is confirmed that he is staying in Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore in the Presidential Suite accompanied by his favourite staff from Planning Ministry. We are trying to obtain more details now and will post them as soon as we get them.

 

Local News

Fathuhulla did not die, sadly
The Maldivian Foreign Minister F Jameel is reportedly recovering in Intensive Care Unit now after his heart by-pass operation. Many Maldivians were hoping and praying that he will not wake up but it seems like he has more days in him to spit at Maldivians. He is expected to be moved to recovery room tomorrow. Gayyoom is very happy, obviously. "It would have been nice to bury one of them!" said a local by email referring to this news which is being kept very low key in Maldives.

 

 

Breaking News

Gayyoom's brother Abdulla Hameed tested HIV Positive and is reported to be critically ill
Unconfirmed reports from Singapore say that Abdulla Hameed has fallen ill and that is why his family is now joining him there. Hamdhoon Hameed is already in Singapore. The source also reports that Hameed has been tested for Aids and the result is positive. This is one of the reasons why Gayyoom has decided to sideline him, so he can spend the last days of his life with friends and family.
This is very bad news for Hussain Manik Dhon Manik and several other staff of Ministry of Atoll Administration, including most of the Katheebs and Atoll Chiefs.
Abdulla Hameed is a regular visitor to Sri Lanka and Singapore where he takes young boys and sometimes brings lady boys to his hotel room for fun and sex. It is now safe to assume that his bi-sexual lifestyle is finally at its last stage.

DO recommends all those who had sex with Abdulla Hameed to get tested as soon as possible and try to get their hands of anti-retroviral tablets.

DO will mark today - 3rd March of every year - as National Aids Testing Day. This is a happy day for us all Maldivians who have been victimised by this pervert protected by his brother, Dictator Gayyoom.

 

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Breaking News

Shuaib Ali summoned to Police HQ
By Minivan News - MALE, Thursday, 6pm: Pro-democracy activist Shuaib Ali has been ordered to go to police HQ in Male' at 8pm this evening. The reason for the summons is not known.
Opposition figures fear it is the start of more arrests of known reformers.
Minivan News will bring its readers more information when it comes in.

 

Editorial
Can Gayyoom be ousted by a ‘Vote of No Confidence’ in the Maldives Parliament?

The answer is yes. Article 47 of the Constitution provides for this as stated below. It has never been possible to even speculate before but now there are some very able reformists in the parliament who can argue the case well and even bring the motion and oust Gayyoom. read more

 

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Readers' Review

Who pays for Gayyoom’s foreign visits?
The budgets presented and approved by the parliament must be in more detail than they are at present. The general public is now more aware of their role and share in the government in their name, of course. There is a government because people want it to serve them. There is no government on its own right. When the people want it to go, it cannot resist. If it can, it is not a popular government – it is a dictatorship. read more

 

 

Local News

Gayyoom purchasing an  electronic voting system for the parliament

Insiders in the Government has today confirmed that Gayyoom is is purchasing an electronic voting system to be installed in the parliament.

With this system Gayyoom will be able to program each vote pad and generate a list of who is voting for what. Each key pad has a unique address and radio frequency. Experts believe that this will make it easier for Gayyoom to analyse who is doing what in the parliament and make necessary arrests and elect pro-gayyoomies to those seats. Although no one else will know the votes at the time of voting this system is not secure because votes can be announced differently and the whole control will lie with the administrator.

MPs must resist this move because it will mean that only Gayyoom's wish will be announced and there will be no way to dispute the results and on top of that, Gayyoom can arrest those MPs who do not vote in his favour.

 

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Minivan News Today

Amnesty Prisoner of Conscience Fathimath Nisreen in urgent need of medical care
The Feeali Island office is not treating her condition seriously
Read More >>

 

Ilyas Hussein Ibrahim Finds Loophole in Special Majlis Laws
A Minister, such as Ilyas Ibrahim, who won a Majlis seat surely can’t sit in the Special Majlis as an appointed Minister and as an MP?
Read More >>

 

Friends of Maldives Suing Miadhu for Libel
Friends of Maldives to take legal action against a libelous claim by Maldives daily newspaper Miadhu
Read More >>

 

 

 

Wednesday 2 March 2005


 Letter to the Editor

"My greatest protection will be the concern of the international diplomatic community and the media that the rights of MDP officials in the Maldives are not violated with impunity" Anni

My request to you, as a journalist, is to therefore simply monitor closely the efforts I shall make to bring about these institutional frameworks you have so strongly supported and to make whatever interventions are possible should I be threatened, detained, assaulted or otherwise persecuted as a result of these efforts. I will do my very best to ensure that my activities are visible and open to the domestic and international community. read more
 

US State Department
Maldives Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2004

Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
The Republic of Maldives has a parliamentary style of government with a strong executive. Political parties are not allowed to function. The President appoints the Cabinet, members of the judiciary, and 8 members of the 50-member Parliament. The President derives additional influence from his constitutional role as the "Supreme authority to propagate the tenets of Islam." The unicameral legislature, the People's Majlis, selects a single presidential nominee who is approved or rejected in a national referendum. President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was approved for a sixth 5-year term in October 2003. The People's Majlis must approve all legislation and is empowered to enact legislation without presidential approval. In May, elections were held for the members of the People's Special Majlis, a constitutional body convoked by the President specifically to address constitutional reforms. During the year, the Special Majlis, consisting of the 50 members of the regular People's Majlis and 50 members elected or appointed specifically for this reform process, met several times. Civil law is subordinate to Shari'a (Islamic law), but civil law generally is applied in criminal and civil cases. The judiciary is subject to executive influence. read more

 

Readers' Column
Message to Fathuhulla Jameel
At this crucial and hard time in your life, as a fellow Maldivian I would like to offer one last words of advice.
What you are about to undergo is the nearest of which you will come face to face with death in this life. Believe me; I did too undergo a major surgery myself. Not counting the risk of the surgery itself, there's always the risk that you may never wake up… from the general anesthesia. Although it happens to one in a million, you may be just that one. The world’s best doctors can’t predict it, its just simple statistics. read more

 

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Reuters
Clinton says tsunami relief may take 3-4 years
SINGAPORE, March 1 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said tsunami relief efforts could take three to four years, urging the international community to be prepared to do more to help the hardest-hit Asian regions.
Clinton, a special United Nations envoy for tsunami reconstruction efforts, said there was still much work to do to rebuild tsunami-hit communities, local media quoted him as saying after arriving in Singapore late on Monday.
read more

The Standard - Hongkong
Maldives faces opportunity in wake of tragedy
Seeing dejected fishermen on Guraidhoo Island, one of the many tsunami-devastated islands, it was hard to find words of comfort for those who had been through such trauma. The giant waves had swept away not only their homes and boats, but also damaged a nearby resort where the fishermen had sold their catch to tourists. read more

 

FAO.ORG
Tsunami's Economic Impact Worst For Maldives, Limited For Others
The macroeconomic impact of the Dec. 26 tsunami disaster is estimated to be huge for the Maldives, but limited for Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India and other affected countries, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank said Tuesday, Kyodo reports. read more

TravelVideo.TV
Maldives parliament opens new chapter in reform process
MALE', Maldives (eTurboNews) -- Newly elected members of parliament in the Maldives were sworn-in Sunday at the start of a five-year term of office. It opens a new chapter in the process of reform for this moderate Islamic country that is largely dependent on the Western tourism market for its prosperity. The reforms are aimed at turning the Maldives into a fully-fledged democracy for the 21st century. read more

 

 

Tuesday 1 March 2005


Local News
Gayyoom visits Fathulla and lazing at Orchard Mandarin Hotel Presidential Suite costing us Mrf 38,550 per night (for one nights stay we can buy mattresses for all the Maldives Tsunami Homeless - good Karlon ones too!)
Singapore - Gayyoom and many of Jameels associates and allies are converging to Singapore including some big Arab Sheikhs to be by his side when he undergoes open hear surgery tomorrow.

The operation will be performed at the Singapore General Hospital Heart Centre by one of the best Chinese Doctors recommended by Mr. Ong – FJ’s business partner and Maldives tourism industry tycoon. Amongst the Maldivian top rank in Singapore on all expenses paid visit are, Gayyoom, Zahir Hussain, Abdulla Shahid, Abdulla Hameed and a huge entourage.
Gayyoom is staying at his favourite Orchard Mandarin Hotel in a US$ 3000 per night Presidential Suite.
FJ’s doctors have recommended this surgery long time back but he has been delaying it because of the political pressure from international community. FJ is not expected to return to heavy duty hands-on tyranny work after this surgery, that is, if he survives. The operation which will cost around US$ 45,000/- to us of course, but the total cost is expected to be more than US$ 100,000/- for just FJ plus however much Gayyoom and his entourage spend. No one will know the final cost but who cares, Tsunami account is now there in Singapore in Maldives Government Trade Centre.
Store Managers of Takashimaya Shopping Complex and Mac Donald’s have now been alerted that their biggest customer is in Singapore and will be visiting them on a daily basis. Mariyam Mohamed is currently staying in Hotel 81 Star in Geylang and will keep an eye on Gayyoom and his entourage. Be ware Hameed, Do Not go to Red Light Area in Geylang hunting for lady boys.

 

Local News

Reformists regrouping to start freedom rallies in Maldives to emulate Lebanon and Ukraine success

Sources from Male’ has confirmed that reformists are thinking very hard to stage a continuous demonstration in Male’ to oust Gayyoom by showing mass public dissent. In recent months, the world has seen 2 pro-democracy rallies being very successful and peaceful, in Ukraine and only yesterday in Lebanon. Perhaps that is one reason why the idea is being groomed. The international media will this time be on the ground when the rally is to be staged and international pressure is expected to knock Gayyoom right out of office. Now is a very good time to stage it just to test the waters since Gayyoom and Hameed and Fathulla is now in Singapore. Perhaps he might not return anymore, who knows? At least Fathulla will not be able to spit on you if you are arrested like he did on Black Friday. Sources have also confirmed that the demonstrations will also be staged in larger islands like Hithadhoo, Thinadhoo and Laamu Gan. What is certain is that if the work force comes out and stages a week long demonstration, Gayyoom will have no choice but to go and this is after all the 21st century and he cannot shoot unarmed civilians. THE WORLD WILL BE WATCHING AND HE NEEDS 1.3 BILLION DOLLARS, REMEMBER? Time’s Up, Granddad!

 

Local News

Gayyoom and Hameed arrives in Singapore today - Fathulla to have heart surgery tommorrow

Singapore - Gaylang - Gayyoom and his brother Hameed arrived in Singapore today accompanied by Royal Masseur Moosa Naseem of H. Gaathugiri. Masseur Naseem is also expected to do all the cooking for the the 'bi' brothers who have terrorised the Nation of Maldives for over quarter of a century. Hameed's associates are not disappointed that Hussain Manik Dhon Manik has not been included in this trip which is mainly due to the indecent exposures proving that he has been unfaithful to Hameed, despite their years of love affair.

It is confirmed that this unofficial trip is mostly to give moral support for Gayyoom's best friend and the world record holder as the longest serving foreign minister Fathulla Jameel is to undergo a by-pass surgery in Singapore tomorrow. We do wish him well but want to warn Gayyoom that we are not interested in paying all the costs.

Gayyoom's stay in Singapore is estimated to cost us Maldivians more than US$ 50,000 per day, this includes chauffer hire, suites and other security and protocol arrangements. A further US$ 100,000 is usually spent on shopping. In a single trip, he could return with 20 suitcases.

 

 

 

 

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BBC News

Omar Karami arriving at parliament on 28/02/05
Mr Karami denies any involvement in the attack on Mr Hariri

Lebanese ministers forced to quit
Huge celebrations have erupted in Beirut after the Lebanese government announced its resignation following two weeks of popular protests. Tens of thousands of people waved Lebanese flags and demanded that Syria remove its troops from the country. Prime Minister Omar Karami announced the resignation two weeks after the murder of his predecessor Rafik Hariri. The US hailed it as an "opportunity" for Lebanon, calling for fair elections free of Syrian influence. read more

 

Minivan News
Anni to return to Maldives
Mohamed Nasheed (Anni), Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has announced he is to return to the Maldives from exile.
Speaking to a reporter from Minivan News earlier, Anni said: “The MDP has a de facto presence in the Maldivian Parliament and has widespread domestic and international support. For this to mean anything, however, the MDP must be truly representative of its members and give leadership to the popular demand for reform; and my role of MDP Chairman expressly requires me to establish the institutional frameworks that will allow this to occur.” read more

 

Translation
Statement by Major  Ibrahim Latheef (now Asst. Commissioner) about September killings in Maldives
In my view, the forces will take action unilaterally, if the lives of others suffer harm because of the person who does an action, to control that act. However, the action must be taken in accordance with the legal principles. Whether the keys of the C-block were with the department of corrections’ men or the servicemen, the servicemen must enter cell of that block, when the department of corrections opens the block, with them. In my opinion, if what happens that could disturb the peace of the entire place gets out of control, the forces must intervene. read more

 

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Minivan News Today
Elected by Whom?
Gayoom’s appointees weren’t elected by the people so what gives them the right to interfere in the People’s Special Majlis? read more

 

Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience Naushad Waheed – Prison Diaries Part II
One night around ten o'clock, I began to hear a terrible noise. Seventy or eighty combatants with riot gear entered the compound carrying with them batons, gunny bags and buckets... read more

 

Monday 28 February 2005


Local News
Election of the Speaker for the Special Majlis pending

As predicted earlier today by DO, the meeting of the Special Majlis has ended today without electing a Speaker due to debate over how to conduct the voting. Many of the reformists are adamant that the vote has to be a secret ballot as stipulated in Article 133 of the constitution and not by show of hands. These members stated very clearly that they will not participate in any activity in breach of the constitution, which certainly accounts for treason as per Article 12 of the constitution.

Despite the absence of Abdulla Hameed, Gayyoom's once-powerful brother, the traditional attempts to undermine the constitution were made today by Hameeds kids, starting with Shaheen Hameed (who presided over the session in his capacity as the Deputy Speaker of the Special Majlis) and Hamdhoon Hameed (attending in his capacity as a cabinet Minister) as well as Fathin Hameed (appointed by Thuthonbe' Uncle Gayyoom). Elder brother Hamdhoon praising younger brother Shaheen was the best thing done in the assembly today.

Looks like it will not be an easy ride for Gayyoom and his Kaaminee Clan from now on, unless Gayyoom kills all the reformist MPs and suspends the parliament and declare himself 'King' or perhaps 'Sultan Gayyoom Siree Kulhi Bahaadhooru Wantha Kaaminee Adhiththa Mahaaradhun'. Who knows, Gayyoom is unpredictable! 

Haveeru has done a good job reporting today's session! We hope this will continue and would like to congratulate them for this nice piece of journalism.

 

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Local News
A New Speaker for the Special Majlis will be elected today; Will it be another '19th July'?

As the new Legislative Assembly was sworn in and inaugurated yesterday, today there will be a sitting of the Constitutional Assembly to elect a new Speaker for the Constitutional Assembly - Peoples' Special Majlis in accordance with the rules. read more

 

Blast from the Past
Birth of Democracy in the Maldives

A clear message of Demos Kratis (peoples' rule) was sent to Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom today by the courageous Maldivian Members of the Parliament who in an unprecedented and a historic move, walked out of the Parliament in protest of the attempt by cabinet Ministers to undermine the Constitution of the Maldives.
After the much self-acclaimed declaration by the President to amend the constitution, the president appears to try and absolve himself from the atrocities committed under his rule in the last 26 years. This final attempt of absolution was today shattered when his brother who has actively undermined the constitution of the country in the past took another attempt to try his tested methods of intimidation on the newly elected MP's by declaring the the ballot for the election of the President (Speaker) of the Special Majlis will be conducted "according to tradition" by a show of hands in clear violation of the constitution. read more

 

 DO  TRIBUTE - 19 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

 

 

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Sunday 27 February 2005


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Local News


 

Gayyoom clearly irritated and upset about loosing power

Male' - The new legislative assembly of Maldives was inaugurated today. The most heart-warming scenes from today was that of popular reformist, Hon. Ismail Shihab in amongst the lawmakers of Maldives representing not only the people of Vaalu Atoll but the hopes and aspirations of the youth of Maldives. Hon. Shihab Shihab with his 'Bokkuraa Campaign' beat one of the most corrupt and influential people in the country, none other than the Dictators Boy, Hon. Abdulla Shahid despite his 'Million Dollar Yacht Campaign' to secure 1st place in last months elections.


Today perhaps marks the beginning of a new era in Maldives. The new Legislative Assembly has been inaugurated which includes several reformist MPs. The scepticism  here is well founded because Gayyoom pays no attention to the rue of law and might even shoot them all in the head with AK-47 and blame it on someone who cleans the Parliament House in Male' or maybe the Security Guards saying that "they did not request authorisation

from anyone and used the firearms against the rules and procedure". So, obviously people are still very sceptical about any positive change for the better in Maldives. However, it is important to note that Gayyoom is clearly irritated that now there are people in the House who will argue with him, criticise him and vote against him in any future bills or piece of legislation. Gayyoom still appears to have a majority but he loves getting his bills through unanimously.  The most striking sign of this irritation is that he was walking out of the House whilst the National Anthem was being heard, after the members were sworn in. Furthermore, he went to the inauguration ceremony in his cocktail dress rather than the usual five thousand dollar suit. It is a clear sign that he does not like being undermined or brought down to the ground. And, it must have been very hard for him because his brother - 'Lady' Hameed was nowhere to be seen today. The 'man' who is the 'Mother of Reform'  and at the same time the 'Uncle of Democracy' in the Maldives; once a towering figure in the Maldives Parliament has been forced to resign from the post of Speaker of the Parliament due public demand.

 

 

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Editorial
Gayyoom is responsible for the systematic torture and killings in Maldives

Many people have died in custody in Maldives and the police detain people arbitrarily. In almost all cases, mental and physical torture occurs. The case of Evan Naseem and what followed in September 2003 was not a mistake nor a one-off. It was an incident of a system that uses institutionalised torture to stay in power. It also marks the beginning of the emergence of a unified opposition and dissent against the tyranny in Maldives, the Worlds' Secret Dictatorship. read more

 

Canada News
11 Canadians unaccounted for in the Maldives after Tsunami; the Canadian authorities blame poor communication
A Canadian News site has reported today that 11 Canadians are still missing in Maldives. Could it be possible that those dead bodies that were washed ashore in Maldives were actually holidaymakers? read more read more

 

BBC News

Peter Benenson

Amnesty said Mr Benenson "brought light into the darkness of prisons"

Founder of Amnesty dies aged 83

The founder of human rights organisation Amnesty International, Peter Benenson, has died aged 83. He died on Friday at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, after a long illness.
The British lawyer set up the group in 1961, after reading an article about the imprisonment of two students in Portugal who drank a toast to liberty.
"Peter Benenson's life was a courageous testament to his visionary commitment to fight injustice around the world," said Amnesty's Irene Khan. read more

 

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

Mubarak has been in power since 1981

BBC News
Egypt announces democratic reform
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has asked parliament to change the constitution to allow multiple candidates in presidential polls. The surprise announcement followed US and domestic pressure for reform in the Arab world's most populous nation. Mr Mubarak said the move was aimed at bringing the law "in line with this stage of our nation's history". read more

 

Local News

New Parliament to be sworn in today

The new Peoples' Majlis (Parliament or Legislative Assembly) will be sworn in today in the Maldives. The life of this parliament is 5 years and consists of a total of 50 members, out of whom 42 are elected and 8 are appointed by Gayyoom. Elections last January returned more than 18 reformist to the parliament who were backed by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).

For a change, many believe that Gayyoom will no longer be able to get all votes for his bills in the parliament from now on. One of the major tasks of this assembly would be to amend the constitution as they represent 50% of the Constitutional Assembly.

 


 

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Minivan News Today
Regime Thugs Attempting to Intimidate Democrats in Male’
The NSS is strongly suspected of involvement in low-level vandalism of democrats' property
Read More >>

 

Fauzi’s Arrest Impacting on the Life of his Family
Fauzi’s family are convinced the police/NSS have a vendetta against him
Read More >>

 

Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience Naushad Waheed – Prison Diaries Part I
NSS private Aalim & NSS private Maakanaa Mode implicated in cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of prisoners
Read More >>

 

 

Saturday 26 February 2005


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Local News

Hinnavaru News Website Launched

A new Dhivehi language online news website has been launched by enthusiasts in Hinnavaru Island. The site contains information and news about the island and Lhaviyani Atoll. please visit www.hinnavarunews.com

 

Maldives - 2004 Annual Report
Re-elected with 90.28 per cent of the votes in October 2003, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is Asia's longest-serving ruler. He cannot stand press criticism. Three people who produced an electronic newsletter are in prison. Several independent journalists were threatened in 2003. read more

 

Health News

Maldives: An outbreak of mumps in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Hulhumale began on 30 January 2005

Up to 20 February  2005, 10 clinical cases have been reported, 9 of whom are between the ages of 3 and 16 years. Nine of the 10 cases come from 4 of 13 displaced families within the camp. 79 other residents living on the island are being closely monitored. Investigations, including identification of cases of mumps in Male’, the previous location of these families up until 20 January 2005, are ongoing. Diagnostic kits for laboratory confirmation are being procured by WHO

Click her for Facts about Mumps

 

 

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Maldives Royal Family
Maldive Name Nazis
By insisting that a child's name registered at birth be changed, the Republic of Maldives may be contravening Paragraph 1 of Article 7 and Paragraph 1 of Article 8 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child which it ratified on 13 March 1991.
read more

 

 

Friday 25 February 2005


Minivan News

“Gayoom is a Great Tyrant” – Mariyam Manike Speaks Out over the Murder of her Son
"So long as Maumoon is in power the Maldives will see nothing but injustice... The message I want to give all Maldivians is for everybody to come out bravely to seek justice instead of tyranny" - Maryiam Manike read more

 

Amnesty International Special Report 
Maldives: Human rights violations in the context of political reforms
This report presents the findings of a visit by an Amnesty International delegation to the Maldives from 9 to 14 October 2004. A draft of this report was sent to the government in December 2004 for their comments. The government’s comments reached Amnesty International on 1 February 2005 and the present report reflects those comments.

Interviews with 22 of the people detained since August 2004 revealed a pattern of torture and ill-treatment by the personnel of the National Security Service in the first few days after their arrest. Detailed and consistent testimonies gathered by the Amnesty International delegates showed the detainees had been held blindfolded and handcuffed for up to 19 hours, made to sit still on a chair or in one spot for several hours at a time, and subjected to physical assault and food deprivation and, in some cases, to sexual violence.

The delegates received serious allegations of sexual violence on both men and women. One woman reported that she had been kicked on her genitals causing her severe injuries. Another women reported that she had been sexually assaulted while blindfolded, and yet another woman reported that she had been raped while blindfolded. read more

Amnesty International Public Statement
Maldives: Put human rights at the heart of the political reform process
As the Maldivian Constitutional Assembly prepares to debate a new constitution, Amnesty International is urging it to place respect for human rights at the centre of its deliberation and the government’s proposed reforms. Among the documents before the Constitutional Assembly is a proposal by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom to amend parts of the current constitution including the section on fundamental rights. read
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Thursday 24 February 2005


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Reminder to Gayyoom - DO Editorial of 31st Jan 2005

Since Gayyoom is feeling like a merciful God today, we thought that we should remind him about our friends who are still behind bars and being tortured. With a history of Amnesia, we don't really want to blame him! Do we now?
Maldives Prisoners of Conscience – Naushad, Zaki, Didi, Nisreen and Fareed must be free now

When we talk about reform and democracy, and when Gayyoom is claiming to be the champion of it all, the question that we need to ask is ‘why are there still prisoners of conscience in Maldives?’ In a society that is supposedly waking up to the 21st century, these abuses of most basic rights to express ones views and being imprisoned for life for doing so really do not make sense to anyone but to Gayyoom.
The writers and associates of Sandhaanu have been behind bars for simply expressing their views in an online news magazine. Naushad Waheed is behind bars for apparently writing a letter to Amnesty International and Fareed for giving religious speeches.
There are rumours now in Maldives that Gayyoom is trying to negotiate and talk to dissidents in Male’ and abroad. Yes, nothing can be solved without discussions and without talking but it is essential that both sides get off to a good beginning.  Before any meetings are setup or any discussions begin between the two sides, as a gesture of good intent, Gayyoom should really release these prisoners of conscience.  read more

 

 

News Alerts
Singapore Airlines launches Maldives Holiday Promotion
ASIATravelTips.com - Nonthaburi,Thailand
Singapore Airlines in association with nine leading resorts on the paradise islands of the Maldives, has launched the SIA Maldives Holiday promotion in ...
 

UNICEF donates 23 water plants to the Maldives to provide clean ...
MaldivesInfo (press release) - Male,Maldives
UNICEF has donated 23 water plants to the Maldives to provide clean water to islands affected by the tsunami. The Minister of Health ...

Singapore to donate another desalination plant to Maldives
Channel News Asia - Singapore
MALE : Singapore will donate another desalination plant to the Maldives, says Environment and Water Resources Minister Yaacob Ibrahim. ...

Maldives students: We copy your tunes
Times of India - India
HYDERABAD: Four students of dance and music from Maldives who are big fans of AR Rahman and Hindi film music are here to participate in the 10th National Youth ...

 

 

Local News

Karo Abbas and Shahid Pardoned

Famous November 3rd scapegoats who were high ranking officers of the National Security Service, Mr. Karo Abbas and Abdulla Shahid has been pardoned and released by Gayyoom today. They have been serving a life sentence since 1988 after allegedly being part of the plot that brought Sri Lankan mercenaries to the Maldives to over throw Gayyoom. Plot leader Luthfy and Nasir are still serving life sentence. All for were given death sentences initially but were reduced to life imprisonment later by Gayyoom, who loves to show off his powers.

Several political prisoners are still being tortured in Maldives. Gayyoom should show off his powers and release them too, the Sandhaanu trio, Naushad (Naube'), Sheikh Fareed and Fauzee. However, Gayyoom does not have the balls to do so because he knows that these people will rise up against him. He is in fact a chicken!

 

 

Local News

Death penalty to some of Evan Naseem's killers

The Criminal Court today passed the sentences to 12 former policemen who were charged with the murder of Evan Naseem whilst in custody on 19th September 2003.

In a packed house, the Judge passed death sentences to 8 of Evan's killers and 4 were acquitted.

Death Penalty List:
1. Private Ahmed Riyaz, Iruvaige,Th. Thimarafushi
2. Private Mohamed Shiuneez, Yellow House, S. Feydhoo
3. Private Abdulla Ibrahim, Irudheymaage, S. Hulhudhoo
4. Lance Corporal Ahmed Niyaz, Asrafeege, M. Kolhufushi
5. Private Baduru Mohamed, H. Hiravari, Male'
6. Private Ibrahim Rameez, Bageechaage, N. Holhudhoo
7. Private Shiyad Mufeed, Hiyalee Gulshan, V. Keyodhoo
8. Private Mohamed Mansoor, Alamaage, M. Mulaku
The 4 Acquitted were:

1. Private Ahmed Ilham, Lilyge, GDh. Dhaandhoo

2. Private Ahmed Shujaz, M. Velirange, Male'

3. Private Mohamed Alim, Bluege, Th. Thimarafushi

4. Private Ibrahim Shareef, Ziyaaraiydhoshuge, M. Maavashu

What will follow now is a Presidential pardon and the sentences will be changed to life imprisonment, according to DO sources.

Gayyoom, Anbaree, Adam Zahir, Two-Two Zahir, Fusfaru, Isthafaa and Major Latheef should also get the death penalty for training these killers. That is the plain truth.

 

 

Local News
Maafushee Islahiyya (Correction Centre) in ruin and detainees abandoned completely
DO has learned that Tsunami hit Maafushi hard and the Correction Centre for the Youth - Islahiyya was devastated by the waves.
Concerned parties have written to DO to bring this matter to the attention of the public. It is believed that Gayyoom did not even visit the centre during his tour of the island of Maafushi island.

The island is less than an hour away from Male’, the capital yet the centre is not provided with clean water and proper food either. “There are detainess as young as 8 in the centre without access to clean water and even the mosque is damaged” said the informant. We tried and  placed some detainees in homes in Maafushi but the Education Ministry responsible to run the place has demanded that all detainees are brought back to the centre. Less than 3 Rf (US$ 0.23)  is the budget given for a meal of each detainee, who are usually sent to the centre for having behavioural problems and sometimes by the request of the family. The youngsters are now left destitute yet the authorities are not doing anything about it. There are still 43 youths is the centre out of the 73, who were there when Tsunami hit the place.
The government has a responsibility to look after these youth. In addition to that, the families of these youths should perhaps bring them home as the government is not looking after them. Gayyoom cannot turn a blind eye to these destitute youth, who after all are also citizens of the Maldives over which he presides.
“This place is not inhabitable at the moment. These youths have nothing to do. All the games and computers were destroyed. Their sleeping quarters were destroyed. Government is no concerned. Gayyoom knows all about it but he does not care.” Said the informant.

 

Editorial
How can we trust the person who undermines the constitution of the Maldives to amend it and reform the country?
It does not take a genius to conclude that Gayyoom does not have what it takes to amend the constitution of Maldives and bring about democratic reform to our small nation. Here are some very simple reasons to verify this statement.
The problem in Maldives is not that the current constitution is evasive or lacks democratic principles. The problem is that Gayyoom has had no regard for the rule of law and has ruled the country as a private limited company. Paradoxically, he announced ‘sweeping reforms’ on 9th June 2004, after mounting pressure from the people of Maldives and the international community and not because he wants to reform the country but because it is the only way he can hold on to power, for the time being at least. read more

 

Maldives pushes ahead with relocation plan
Monterey County Herald - Monterey,CA,USA
MALE, Maldives - Asia's tsunami gave new impetus to a Maldives government plan to relocate a large portion of its population to bigger islands, but the pace ...

 

 

Channel News Asia - Singapore
Singapore can contribute in education, medical care in the Maldives: Dr Yaacob
MALE : Singapore can contribute in the areas of education and medical care in the Maldives.
Minister for Environment and Water Resources Yaacob Ibrahim said while relief efforts in the Maldives are going very well, Singapore will try to assist in critical areas where it can make a lasting impact.
read more

 

Minivan News Today
Latheef Recovering Well after Heart By-Pass
“I was overwhelmed with the concern and good wishes people have sent me, from both back home and from diplomats here in Colombo.” - Latheef

The underlying message of the Bush-Clinton visit
Politics works best through mutual respect and recognition of political opposition

Maldives president banks on foreign aid to rebuild paradise
"More money has been committed [for Tsunami] but you know it will take time and we are not worried about that." - Gayoom

 

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Wednesday 23 February 2005


Local News

Evan Naseem's Murderers to be sentenced tomorrow
Confirmed sources say that Gayyoom has decided to sentence the 12 National Security Service personnel who
were directly involved in the torture and killing of Evan Naseem in Maafushi Jail on 19th September 2003 to life imprisonment tomorrow. It was reported earlier that Evan's parents had asked the Judge for them to be sentenced to death as per Islamic Law but Gayyoom has intervened and agreed to pass life imprisonment instead. This is a clear indication of how judgement is passed by Gayyoom and that the Judges in Maldives are just puppets of the Dictator. Many are concerned that Gayyoom will use these people in Maafushi jail to create unrest and that they will be getting special treatment as they have been since being on trial.

 

Persons Who Inflicted Direct Bodily Injury and Killed Evan Naseem

As a result of its investigations, the Presidential Commission finds the following 12 persons to have in various ways inflicted direct bodily injury on Hassan Evan Naseem by beating him with either riot batons, wooden planks, parts of a broken chair, with bare hands and feet or with boots after saying that he was “playing a game” when he was left lying motionless inside the workshop.

1. Private Ahmed Ilham
2. Private Ahmed Riyaz
3. Private Mohamed Shiuneez
4. Private Abdulla Ibrahim
5. Lance Corporal Ahmed Niyaz
6. Private Baduru Mohamed
7. Private Ibrahim Rameez
8. Private Ahmed Shujaz
9. Private Shiyad Mufeed
10. Private Mohamed Alim
11. Private Mohamed Mansoor
12. Private Ibrahim Shareef

 

Source: Commission Report - Investigative findings on the death of Hassan Evan Naseem

 

 

Local News
Emergency Meeting - Cabinet Re-shuffle expected
Confirmed sources say that an emergency cabinet meeting is underway to finalise a cabinet reshuffle. The following changes are expected.

Yameen to be Tourism Minister, Hameed to be transferred to Presidents Office, Ilyas Ibrahim to Atoll Ministry, Fathulla Jameel is to be based in Singapore and Hala Hameed to be the new Foreign Minister, Shaugy to be Justice or Home Minister, Musthafa to be transferred to Education Ministry and Fathin Hameed to be Agriculture Minister. 

 

By Minivan News
15 Minutes with Friends of Maldives founder David Hardingham
We have sent about 100 tons of Aid to the Maldives comprising of food, water, medical equipment, clothing, tents and household equipment.
Our teams of Maldivian and British volunteers in the Maldives have visited Meemu, Vaavu, Thaa and Laamu Atolls and distributed FOM Aid. Last week an FOM team went to Meedhoo, Maa Eboodhoo, Vaanee, Gemendhoo and Kudahuvadhoo islands in Dhaalu Atoll. People have been very happy and thankful for the quality of Aid.
read more

 

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Environmental Issues  
Short life span of corals for Maldives if nothing is done

Maldives boasts to be a very environment friendly destination and it has laid out some measures to protect its environment. For a nation whose area is 99.9% water, the ocean and its marine life should be at the height of its protection programme. Maldives has 25 different protected reefs, true but there are so many other sites which have not been explored yet. The whole of Gaafu atoll which boasts the most beautiful dive spots in Maldives alone has more than 25 sites that should be protected from professional diver’s experience but the government has been inefficient to do so. Shark fishing is supposedly banned in Maldives and Turtles are protected, with all turtle products banned. But the government has not been able to prosecute many illegal traders of shark fins and turtle shells so far because these people tend to be 'well-connected'. read more

 

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REMINDER TO GAYYOOM
Release prisoners of Conscience now;
You hypocrite!

 
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The Human Rights Unit of the Commonwealth Secretariat produced the poster above entitled 'Democracy and Development are Human Rights'.


 

 


 

The past half-century provides ample proof that democracy is more than just another form of government; it is also a powerful generator of international security, prosperity, and peace. — Madeleine K. Albright, NDI Chairman

 

 

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 Holy Qur'an 13:11


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By the strength of our common endeavour, to achieve what we cannot do alone, to grant each of us the power to realize our full potential, and the means to create for this and future generations a community in which power, wealth and opportunity are in the hands of the many not the few, where the respect we receive reflect the duties we owe, so that freed from the tyranny of poverty, ignorance and fear, we could live together in spirit of solidarity tolerance and respect.

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