Monday 8 August 2005

Islam Online News
Muslims Mourn Late Sheikh Deedat, the self-educated caller to Islam

DURBAN, South Africa, August 8, 2005 (IslamOnline.net) - Hundreds of people are expected to attend the funeral of South African caller to Islam Sheikh Ahmed Deedat, who passed away in the early hours Monday, August 8. Sheikh Deedat, 87, passed away at his home in Trevennen Road, Verulam in the province of KwaZulu Natal at 7 a.m. more

Breaking News

Gayyoom preparing to resign says family sources

Male'- Sources close to Gayyoom's family are claiming that he is seriously contemplating resignation in the next few weeks, at most. The informant said that he overheard a close relative of Gayyoom saying that the family is fed-up with the current situation and the constant barrage of criticism thrown at the entire family. more

Opinion
Maldives driven into debt by Gayyoom

On 5th August 2005 Minister of Construction and Public Infrastructural Development, Mr. Mauroof Jameel signed an agreement with a Netherlands company, Boskalis International. This contract between the Maldivian Government and Boskalis International was for the purpose of dredging and reclamation and the construction of the sewerage system for Thaa Vilufushi. The total project cost was estimated to be 16.7 million euros. This is equivalent to Maldivian Rufiyaa 262,211,710.00. Half this money was funded by aid agencies and the balance was to be obtained from a commercial loan. more

People Series
Hoarahusi Saleem: The Egomaniac (Part 1)

Hoarafushi Ahmed Saleem is the son of the famous poet late Hoarafushi Saleem, who was also known for his pro-government stance. Gayyoom had close relationship with his father. If not for this relationship Saleem would just be a nobody, correction he is a no body. These days there is  a lot of talk of Hoarafushi Saleem  now  that he is in the front lines of Gayyoom's Party (DRP). Let us take a good look at this powerful figure of Gayyoom's party. more

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Sunday 7 August 2005

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Editorial
Switching sides for the common good
There is an uneasy and disturbing feeling amongst some members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the public in general in welcoming former cabinet ministers and government officials. However, there are lots of advantages in welcoming those switching sides for the common good. What is important is to assess their intentions and give them the opportunity to prove their capability and see how well they contribute and integrate with the movement for democratic change in the Maldives. more

Review

Pharaohs are willed to kill the youth...Weak are the youth, tortured are their souls...
Injustice and cruelty upon the weak and the oppressed is the main pride for the Maldivian Police. Especially as now the police have challenged the Law saying "even the constitution is in our hands". more

Minivan Newspaper

Why do lawyers and educated young people keep watching quietly?

On different occasions, the present government, in breach of the constitution, the laws of the land and international conventions, is inflicting physical and mental afflictions, despite the efforts made and the voices raised by the international community. more

Newsletter
World Youth Peace Summit
CfC received a kind donation of USD 850 from the Lorraine and Mary Robinson Educational Fund. There arecurrently over 7 families involved with 25 children in total. Thanks to the progress of CfC, all these children arenow back in school with hope for a brighter future. Along with that, we also welcomed a new staff member,Somdet Mom, who is now the official Production and Outreach Coordinator for CfC. For more details aboutCarpets for Communities Project and how you can donate. download

MaldivianDetainees.Net
Witness reports concerning persons detained on early morning of 1 August 2005
Mohamed Shiham - An acquaintance of Mr Shiham reported that himself and Mr Shiham were sitting at the Jumhooree Maidhaan Square on 4 August 2005 at approximately 23:40 after shopping at the night market. The acquaintance of Mr Shiham stated that they were reading newspapers while waiting for friends before catching the ferry to Hulhumale. please visit www.maldiviandetainees.net

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Saturday 6 August 2005

Minivan Newspaper
Police Atrocities on the Rise in Male'
In the night of last July 31, hundreds of people took to the streets in Male' and gathered at the House of Parliament. When people refused to leave the place, the police very unkindly kicked members of the crowd indiscriminately with ankle shoes and gave electric shocks to the body by contact with electrically charged batons, captured by any means and threw them handcuffed to the back into the jeep like bags (of sand). The police Minister (of home affairs), Ahmed Thasmeen Ali said, "The family of the boy referred to by the police has made no report of manhandling". more

Song
Dedicated to Dictator Gayyoom
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
Yes, 'n' how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand? more

Minivan Newspaper
Ahmed Did, prisoner of conscience, accuses denial of medical reports
Amnesty-International-recognised prisoner of conscience, Mr Ahmed Didi, has accused the (Maldives) police of withholding an important medical report (of his). The reason is believed to be preventing him from going abroad for treatment of a serious heart condition. Prisoner of conscience is an Amnesty International's title to those imprisoned [or punished otherwise] for giving expression to their political and religious beliefs. more

Islam Q&A
Question- If a family member dies overseas, what should the family do over here?
1. can we perform the janaza prayer, that means there will be two janaza prayers, one overseas and one here. Is it allowed? 2. Are we allowed to read the quran together and hopefully the blessing will go to the deceased? 3. Do we have to do a special Quran reading and invite people for a meal after three days and after 40 days also? This is being practiced back home and I am told that the spirit of the deceased comes to the house for 40 days and wait to get all these blessings. more

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Friday 5 August 2005

The Story by Muju
Maldives; Close your eyes and imagine, the history of
"Nobody ever really knows whatever happened to Gayyoom. If he is alive and still in Nigeria is unknown for certain. Being forgotten is a fate worse then death to a man like Gayyoom, whose main purpose was seeking attention at any given opportunity. Speaking of Gayyoom, does anybody ever really know for sure what was in his 20-20 "thasavvaru"? Get more money?" Written by Muzaffaru Naeem (Muju), this short story was first published in July 2004 in 3 parts. Read the full story

Breaking News
More anti-Gayyoom protests in Male' and elsewhere
Around 500 people were assembled in Republican Square tonight as well in Male'. A few minutes ago, Star Force was dispatched to disperse the crowd. According to eyewitnesses, tonight they are not using stun guns but just batons because of the presence of foreign reporters who are in Maldives with a delegation of the Commonwealth.
Also, People of Addu and Thinadhoo are protesting tonight and calling for the resignation of Gayyoom confirmed reports say. These small pockets of dissent are growing in numbers and in strength it appears and despite Gayyoom's torture and intimidation tactics, people power is very much winning this battle.

Breaking News
Major crackdown imminent to stop anti-Gayyoom protests and demonstrations
Male' - Insiders in the Police have confirmed that a major crackdown is imminent and planned for tonight in order to stop the on-going protests and demonstrations, which is likely to get bigger this Friday, when a planned demonstration is already gaining support to free political prisoners. The informant said that the plan is to arrest and detain key reformists, including members of MDP tonight and during the week so that there will be no one to plan and organize the events to mark the 1st Anniversary of Black Friday - 12/13th August.
Gayyoom is also due to return to Male' tonight and this major crackdown is in part for his security as well. Earlier today, MDP members Shiham was taken to police apparently for questioning but has now been transferred and placed in solitary confinement according our sources in police. Rough days are ahead and all reformists are requested to be vigilant and to stand up for their rights because these arrests are illegal and totally unconstitutional.

12:05 am  - Reports are coming that police is using the video footage from previous incidents, especially that of 1st August to pinpoint and arrest people. A person has just been arrested. He is Mohamed Siddique, age: around 43, M. Lux Garden. He is Min. Abdhullah Kamaaludheen's personal driver, now on leave

Breaking News
Kolamaafushians calling for the  Katheeb's resignation!
A protest is going on Kolamaafushi now in which people are calling for the immediate resignation of Katheeb Hassan Hussain. Atoll Chief Abdul Rahman Muhammad is there to calm down the heated public. When people asked why the government is still unable to cater fishermen in that particular zone Abdul Rahman said that the problem will b solved real soon ( he said within few days) but people don't believe their lies anymore .. ( a problem they were unable to solve within 27 years cannot be solved within a week or so.. n ppl belive Gayoom's miracles no more. more

Local News
People of Kolamaafushi outraged by Atoll Chief's praises for Gayyoom and walked out of the assembly
Kolamaafushi - Locals say that in an assembly held at a School, the Atoll Chief Abdul Rahman Mohamed was praising Gayyoom saying that he is a wise man and the only man to lead the Maldives. He was speaking in the meeting to promote Gayyoom and his DRP - the Rundinge Party. Several people who were at the meeting got really outraged and walked out and began calling for the resignation of the Atoll Chief as well as Gayyoom. more

BBC News - Lesson for Adam Zahir
Malaysia's former Deputy Premier Anwar Ibrahim has won an apology and damages from a police chief who beat him while he was in custody in 1998
Mr Anwar had demanded the compensation in a civil case against the government, former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the then police chief Rahim Noor. Rahim Noor's apology was read out in court. "I Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Noor accept responsibility for the... assault. The pain and hurt caused to you and to your family is deeply regretted. I sincerely apologise to you Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim and your family for the same," it said. more
 

Open Letter
Open letter to the new Atolls Minister!
Dear Sir/Madam,
Congratulations Deen on getting the Atolls Ministry portfolio! You are a remarkable person. In the short period of time you have been presented with the atolls ministry you have become my favourite person in the government, surpassing even Ilyas Ibrahim and Yameen. more

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Thursday 4 August 2005

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Aid to Maldives
Mid-West Radio raises €100k for Maldives
The staff at Midwest Radio last week handed over a cheque for €100,000 to VSO Ireland – an international development charity that works through volunteers – as part of their Midwest to the Maldives fundraiser. more
 

DEMONSTRATION ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2005

Oppose Gayyoom's Injustice and Detention of Political Prisoners

Many who sacrificed to implement justice and peace in our soil is suffering at the hands of a brutal dictator for the last 4 years. How can we turn a blind eye to such injustice? We have been suffering for the past 27 years and our this brutal government is still continues to detain and torture our heroes. It is a fact that all those who opposed Dictator Gayyoom has been subjected to torture and oppression and he continues to treat us as dirt. We must not tolerate this anymore.  more

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Wednesday 3 August 2005

BBC News
Mauritania officers 'seize power'
Mauritanian army officers have announced the overthrow of the president and creation of a ruling military council. The military council said it had ended the "totalitarian regime" of President Maaouiya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya. Troops have seized control of state media and main routes in Mauritania's capital, Nouakchott. more

HIMAL  Southasian 
Heady days in Male'

Given the climate of euphoric dissent in Maldives over the past few weeks, it would be hard to believe that the atoll continues to be ruled by the man who banned, threatened, detained and exiled his political opponents for 27 long years. The walls of autocracy seem to be crumbling, but there is much that must change before a true multiparty democracy can be achieved. more

Not The News
A new strand of the deadly virus ZAEEM

There is a new strand of the deadly virus ZAEEM that is running loose in Maldives. The acronym stands for Zombie Acquiring an Emergency Escape Mechanism. This virus has baffled the Maldivian health community. A new health minister has been brought in to track and isolate this particular strand of virus. This minister previously had experience in the air and sea transportation sector, and it is hoped that he can successfully track the various mutations of the Zaeem virus. more

Detainees Website - Latest Update
Details of those detained recently on 1st August for protesting outside Parliament House
Witness reports concerning persons detained following public gathering outside Majlis, Maldives, on early morning of 1 August 2005. Please visit www.maldiviandetainees.net 

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