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Maldivian Dictator shopping for riot gear and weapons in Jordan

Mariyam Mohamed, Amman - 28 November 2004

Gayyoom has been busy shopping in Jordan for riot gear, vehicles and arms to build his military might. This is a clear indication of his intention to remain in power by use of force.

The picture below shows Gayyoom inspecting a riot police deployment vehicle at the KADDB Factory in Jordan.

Maldivians are told that he is visiting Jordan on the invitation of King Abdulla and to inaugurate an international conference, when what he is doing is spending our money to kill us. Wake up everyone, don't let him do this.

Gayyoom is such a control freak that he has to decide everything. What would he know about vehicles and weapons. Yet he decides on colour and aesthetics. Maldivian Sandhurst graduates should go there to buy the stuff.

DO will have more details about the dictator's trip and will publish them as we get them.