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Sunday 12 June 2005


Photo News

Maldivian Democratic Party holds 1st historic assembly in Maldives
 


Last night (11th June 2005), MDP held its first official assembly to discuss details of the formation of the party, which has already submitted the required petition from the public for the registration of the party.The assembly held in Iskandharu School in Male' was attended by thousands of MDP supporters and well-wishers. Several senior leading figures of the party movement spoke in tonight's meeting.
 read more

 

 

Letter to Gayyoom from Asian Human Rights Commission
"There are no cultural, political, social or religious specificities, which justify deprivation of rights and freedom recognized under international law" Asian Human Rights Commission
I am writing on behalf of Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) pertaining to the Your Excellency’s meeting with United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Mehr Khan Williams on 17 March 2005. Asian Centre for Human Rights believes that the proposed meeting provides an opportunity to reiterate the reforms process will be undertaken consistent with Maldives’ obligation as a member of the United Nations. Kindly allow ACHR to reiterate that there are no cultural, political, social or religious specificities, which justify deprivation of rights and freedom recognized under international law. read more

 

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Saturday 11 June 2005


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Tsunami News
New earthquake warning for Sumatra region
LONDON (Reuters) - The second earthquake in South Asia in three months increased stress on fault lines in the region, making it vulnerable to another rupture and a tsunami, scientists said Wednesday. "We're concerned about a large earthquake and there is a strong probability that if it happens, it will generate a tsunami," Professor John McCloskey of the University of Ulster told Reuters.
read more

 

 

Bushry Column

Blabbing of an addict

We all know Brigadier Adam Zahir don't we? The guy with broad shoulders and an aloof look. It's only a foolhardy few who would seek to cross Mr. Zahir. I hope I don't cross him by writing this column. I happen to know a quite different side of the Brigadiers life and character. No! I'm not talking about anything shady as such. This might sound ridiculously unbelievable to some people, but Mr. Adam Zahir was our mathematics teacher while I was studying at grade five in Majeediyya School. read more

 

 

Blast From the Past - November 2002

Monday Times banned and editor charged 

Monday Times, a Maldives English language print magazine also available on the Internet, has been banned and the editor Mohamed Bushry is facing unspecified court charges in Malé, according to informed sources. Mohamed Bushry is the son-in-law of Minister Zahir Hussein, a close friend and confidante of President Maumoon Gayyoom. Minister Zahir is also the owner/editor of Haveeru, the most influential Dhivehi language newspaper in Maldives. Monday Times was founded by Leena Mohamed Zahir Hussein, Mohamed Bushry's wife and Minister Zahir's daughter. read more

 

 

Blast from the Past

Monday Times Archive - Courtesy of Ishan

On 22 November 2002, the Magazine was shutdown by Gayyoom for being too critical of his dictatorship and government administration, for acting like a free press. On the day Editor Bushry wrote on the website "Today is the second anniversary of Monday Times. We were registered as a newspaper, on 22 November 2000. Despite the occasion, it is with sadness that we have to mark this day. Due to reasons that we are unable to discuss publicly, none of the print houses in the country are willing to print our magazine as of this date. First it was Lomafaanu Print who informed us that they were no longer in a position to print Monday Times. We approached a number of other print houses in Male and none was willing to print Monday Times." The original Monday Times website was deleted once the magazine was blocked but DO has obtained an archive of several issues of the Magazine which became one of the most popular English magazine in Maldives in recent times. please visit Monday Times archive

 

 

Press Release
14 June: World Blood Donor Day - Anyone can save a life
Geneva — Thanks to the millions of people who give blood safely and anonymously, thousands of lives are saved every day.  But the chances of receiving a safe transfusion — or any transfusion at all — vary enormously from country to country.  Some 60% of global blood supplies goes to 18% of the world's people, leaving 82% of the global population inadequately covered. read more

 

Fact Sheet
Blood, Safety and Donation
The chance of receiving a safe transfusion if you need one varies enormously from one country to another, depending largely on whether there is a good, safe blood donor programme in place.  Some 60% of the global blood supply goes to 18% of the world's population. There is a serious disparity between countries when it comes to both the availability and safety of blood. read more

 

 

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Friday 10 June 2005


Business News

Capital Travel launches new website
Male' - Capital Travel & Tours Maldives has launched its new website in an attempt to enhance and improve their business via the internet. According to the Company's founder and Chairman, Yousuf Riffath "This website is now very comprehensive and live but we are going to continue to improve it so that visitors can find the information they are looking for with ease. We hope that this new design and interactive live setup will provide us with more business,". Capital Travel is one of the leading tour operators in the Maldives and also is one of the first Maldives travel agents to go online back in 1997 and according to statistic 15% of all bookings have been over the internet in the last 5 years. Please click here to visit the new Capital Travel website.

 

 

Local News
Gayyoom's brother Yameen to meet STO senior staff this afternoon
Male' - Confirmed reports say that Gayyoom's brother Yameen is to meet the senior staff of State Trade Organization Plc this at 5pm today in an attempt to convince them to join the his brother's party. He has held similar meetings with State Electric Company Stelco as well but reports say that many have no confidence in the party chaired and founded by the most ruthless dictator the country has ever seen.
If played by the rule, Gayyoom grip on power is expected to diminish quite exponentially over the next 3 months and many expect him to resign.
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is expected to form the next government unless Gayyoom abuses his power. Senior members of the MDP have already called for his resignation including Councilor Ibrahim Hussain Zaki in an address to the party assembly last week.

 

 

 

Opinion
Friday prayers at the Islamic Centre, an opportunity for The Great Leader Gayyoom to promote his party
Today I had the good luck to attend Friday Prayers with The Great Leader. We arrived together. He, in his motorcade. Me, on foot. Five minutes before the Great Leader’s arrival, a couple of safari suit clad gentlemen arrived and cleared an area where the Holy Shoes were to be placed. Shoes and sandals of the Ordinary Folk who were inside the Islamic Centre were swept away, in no apparent order. Never mind that some Ordinary Folk had to walk home barefoot because their foot ware were missing. read more

 

 

 

 

Editorial Note
On 9th June 2004 Gayyoom his infamous Reform Speech... a year on, what has he delivered and what does he intend to do?
Apart from separating the police and the army and allowing parties to register (not yet) he has done nothing to deliver what he said in his speech yet his poodles like Dr. Shaheed say to the world "He has always delivered on his promises". We are the readers to refresh their memories and decide for yourselves if he has delivered any promises at all. If anything, Maldives has experienced more oppression since his speech. His intention to remain in power no matter what was clearly laid out by the actions of his police force on 13th August 2004 now known as Black Friday.  Following are some of the articles that we published in the aftermath of his 9th June 2004 speech. Refresh your memories and ask yourselves, is this evil dictator capable of running our nation? It is a straight forward answer, NO. Let us all renew the call for his resignation.

 

 

Reform Speech analysed by a Member of Parliament
A Legacy Lost in Excellence - Best Public Relations Event ... and the Gold goes to Gayyoom of the Maldives
Mr. Gayyoom, I thank you personally for taking the first step towards the long-awaited goals of Democratisation and Justice by publicly declaring the reformist movement (albeit the authenticity of it lies with someone else). We assure you that the next step that we require you to take towards that goal would not be any difficult than the first. Please, Mr. Gayyoom, we have given you 26 years to prove your worth. One thing we would not forget to tell our grandchildren about you from our common History is that the Title "His Excellency" you have been attached to for the duration of your term in office is a grave affront to your characteristics. This would be the most opportune time to end the false salutation. read more

 

BBC Asia Today
Gayyoom should resign immediately

Ahmed Moosa (Sappe'), Member of the General Council of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and Editor in chief of Dhivehi Observer calls on Gayyoom to resign immediately and let the people of Maldives to decide what comes next.

10/06/2004 on BBC World Asia Today - If you cannot view please download real player

 

Message by Ismail Sodiq
Reforms, too little too late  
According to the definition in MLD political manifesto, democracy is defined as the government of the people, by the people and for the people. Adult suffrage plays an important role in democracy. In the name of forming a democratic government, different political parties throw their hats into the election ring. Every party issues its own election manifesto to influence the people in order to carry the laurels in the ensuing election battle. Besides, different parties entice the voters through election propaganda. Where educated people are in the majority and political consciousness is adequate, it is not very difficult for people to weigh the pros and cons of the manifesto of a particular party and to ascertain what is in the best interests of the people. But as the case in Maldives, where there is a dearth of education and political consciousness, and where people fail to understand the reality of the manifesto and are misled by wrong propaganda, by the incumbent government, they cast their ballots in favor of an individual whose ideals go contrary to the social interest and this is what is going to happen in the Maldives. Consequently, parties that go against the interests of the people are installed in power. read more

 

Blast from the past
Gayoom's constitutional reform address; can the man be trusted?
Commander in Chief, General Gayyoom will tonight address the nation and the world through webcast about his constitutional reform ideas sharing meeting which is to be held tonight at Male' time 20:50 [16:50 GMT]. The meeting will be held in Islamic Centre in Male', to which all cabinet members and parliamentarians as well as the general public are invited.  read more

Click here to read more article from June 2004 Archive

 

THREE.6.ZERO
Daily Electronic News of Island Aviation - Issue 194
What could be the reason for this many staff to leave a company -an average of 5-8 staffs join the company every 3 months and 2 -3 staff leave the company every month? Can we find the reason for it?  Is there anything with the companies humans management? Our Managing Director, Mr. Bandhu I. Saleem will be out of town on official duty from 03 - 13 June 2005 to attend Conference on Good Governance and Development in Conflict Affected Countries: The Role of Parliament and Government. Download PDF
 

 

FOM / Maldives Aid News Letter

Friends of Maldives Friends of Maldives In partnership with Maldives Aid
The objective of Maldives Aid is to relieve persons in the Maldives who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of natural disaster or who by reason of their social and economic conditions are in need of assistance. "I’m really pleased to have this opportunity to thank the thousands of people and organisations in the UK and the Maldives who donated their money, goods or time for FOM’s tsunami relief effort.The FOM aid project was an unprecedented effort and an unprecedented success. Thank you to everyone who was involved" David Hardingham - FOM Founder Download (1.5 MB)

 

 

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Thursday 9 June 2005


 

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The Guardian UK
Bird flu virus 'close to pandemic'- Expert warns estimate of 7.5m global deaths is optimistic
A leading scientist warned yesterday that the avian flu virus is on the point of mutating into a pandemic disease and says that current estimates that such a pandemic could cause 7.5m deaths may understate the threat. read more

 


The Guardian UK
Many Newspapers Forbid Anonymous Sourcing
NEW YORK (AP) - Editors at about one in four newspapers who responded to a survey say they never allow reporters to quote anonymous sources, and most others have policies designed to limit the practice. One editor said his paper's rules are so strict they would have disqualified Deep Throat as a source. read more
 

 

Open Letter

To the Attorney General and Maldives Human Rights Commissioner

"None are more hopelessly enslaved, than those who falsely believe they are free." Edmund Burke

I know both of are very busy people, but please take a moment to reflect on some views expressed by Edmund Burke -

"All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing."
"Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who does nothing because he could only do a  little."
"None are more hopelessly enslaved, than those who falsely believe they are free." read more
 

 

Press Release

Tourism Against Poverty

A few weeks ago I identified a micro reason for joining the Tourism against Poverty Campaign - the fact that a donation as small as 50p to British Airways Change for Good Campaign can stop 20 children in Africa from going blind for a year. read more

 

Minivan News
Falah Sentenced to Six Months Jail Amidst Controversy
Democracy activist Ahmed Falah was sentenced today (Wednesday) to six months in jail for "unlawful assembly" inside a prison cell, family sources told Minivan News. Opposition sources have dismissed the sentence as "politically motivated". read more



Minivan News
Hulhule Island Hotel Exploited Helpless Tsunami Victims on December 26th, claim
The management of the Hulhule Island Hotel, which is situated adjacent to Male’ International Airport, charged helpless Tsunami victims hundreds of dollars for using the hotel’s facilities on December 26th 2004, local staff at the hotel have told Minivan News. read more
 

 

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Local News
MDP submits its formal papers for registration
Male' - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MDP officials have today submitted formal papers to the Home Ministry for registration of the party. The papers include more than 3000 signatures, party rules and regulations and manifesto and other party material. Earlier this week, on 5th MDP was given permission to prepare the material and get the signatures within a period of 6 months as per the set of rules composed by Gayyoom on registering parties in Maldives.
According to Home Ministry officials, MDP is the first party to submit the required documents for registration of the party.
Party's Secretary General Ilyas Hussain Ibrahim and Councillor Abdulla Saeed attended the small ceremony at the Home Office to handover the documents (photo).

 

 

Breaking News
Another earthquake in Indonesia region measuring 6.3 reported
A strong earthquake occurred at 06:28:12 (UTC) today, Wednesday, June 8, 2005. The magnitude 6.3 event has been located in SIMEULUE, INDONESIA. The hypocentral depth was estimated to be 28 km (18 miles). (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.) There has not been a report of a tsunami generated from the quake but the people of this area are reportedly in a state of panic and alert according to the BBC. The epicentre is 900 miles NW of Jakarta which is 350 miles west of Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.  Source

 

 

Local News
Gayyoom desperate to win more supporters from Addu
Male'- A meeting of Gayyoom's MPP was held in Dharubaaruge tonight aimed at attracting supporters from Addu Atoll who obviously love to hate Gayyoom.
The meeting was headed by cabinet ministers from Addu, Tourism Minister Luthfy and Attorney General Saeed both of whom are from Addu Atoll. There were some 20 people attending the meeting amongst them were Vimla Rasheed, Cirix Shareef, Hazash Hameed and other boys of Yameen, Gayyoom's loyal brother.
Both Dr. Luthfy and Dr. Saeed expressed their support for Gayyoom's party saying that it was the only party that could do anything for the people of Maldives. They also said that they are going to publish some new strategies tomorrow with regard to what the party can do for the Maldives.
Dr. Saeed and Luthfy said that they both have a lot of agendas to deal with the problems in Addu and used that to promote their Boss's party, Maldives Peoples Party.

 

 

Scotsman News
Britons say 'I do' to adventure
INSTEAD of tying the knot in a traditional church setting at home, increasing numbers of British couples are opting for weddings abroad and seeking more exotic experiences, according to new research. Couples are looking to emulate the increasing numbers of themed celebrity weddings, such as those seen in Las Vegas, in the hope of getting something special, according to American Express Travel. Four new locations - Thailand, Dubai, Mexico and Australia - made it into the top ten overseas honeymoon locations, with Maldives the top spot. read more

 

 

MDP News

MDP Website Unblocked After One Year and Many Months Previous blocking of the website "has nothing to do with this Ministry": Information Ministry
The Maldivian Democratic Party website can now be accessed without obstructions upon a request by MDP Chairperson to the Ministry of Information, Arts and Culture calling on the ministry to allow access to the MDP website "this very moment". read more

 

 

Local News
Gayyoom's brother Yameen forces Stelco and STO staff to join his brother's party
Male'-Gayyoom is using his brothers and other ministers to force people to join the party he is supposed to have formed, Maldives Peoples Party (MPP). Last night, over 400 State Electric Company (Stelco) staff were threated by their bosses that unless they join MPP they are sure to loose their job. However, several have already joined the MDP. Gayyoom is using similar tricks in the outer Atolls and there are now reports of people being sacked from their government jobs because they refused to join Gayyoom's party. 

 


Opinion

Godliness is measurable only in terms of service to humanity
A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude, and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class. Statutes have been enacted to prevent discrimination based on a person’s race, sex, religion, age, and previous condition of servitude, physical limitation, and national origin. read more

 

Amnesty International - Report 2005
Maldives - Covering events from January - December 2004
Mass arrests of opposition leaders and activists followed large-scale demonstrations in August to press for political reform. Detainees were reportedly ill-treated in police custody. Among those held without charge or trial for more than two months were several members of parliament. Government promises of reform were undermined by arrests of political opponents in February and August, and the imposition of a state of emergency between August and October. read more

 

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REMINDER TO GAYYOOM
RELEASE THEM NOW!

Naushad
Didi
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Fareed

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Reporting network for relatives of persons detained launched following the demonstration of 12 and 13 of August 2004 in Male, Maldives

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Commonwealth Human Rights Poster

Test the Dictator

See if you get arrested and tortured for printing and distributing this!

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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English Translation of the Speech

 

 

 

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www.maldiviandetainees.net

 

Reporting network for relatives of persons detained

following the demonstration of 12 and 13 of August 2004 in Male, Maldives

 

 

 

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"Verily never will God change the condition of a people until they change it themselves."

 Holy Qur'an 13:11


THE DREAM

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.

[Clause 4 - Labour Party - UK]


Today's Message to Gayyoom

Time to go away... you have no other choice!

Ahmed

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Quotes

The only thing necessary for   evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit atrocities. - Voltaire


 
 
 

 

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