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Open Forum - August 2004
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"Maumoon's Lies" Why someone should choose to write a
book on a cheap dictators lies??? There's no point as this cheap guy tells
lies in day light and foils it rather nicely, infect he cannot be counted
among normal human characters. He is an extra ordinary character but
relatively cheap......
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 23:58:17 (MDT)
Finally the Peoples Majlis are going to be granted the
Authority to question the Cabinet Ministers. Already the power is vested to
the Majlis. But regarding some "Nizamee matter" it had not been implemented.
Quoted the president.
AND WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS?
From the looks of it, for the first time in a country, the procedural issue
is preventing the actual laws and regulations already stated in the
constitution. What a joke. Unless the people who made this kind of a
constitution weren't on heavy Booze at the time, any idiot would know that
the Procedural Matters are to be adhered in accordance to the already
present Constitution.
What Maumoon has been blasting is full of crap, which even a 1 year old kid
won't believe.
We don't need a Practical Constitution for the Theory Constitution. So we
advice you not to spread this kind of Malarkey on national TV ,and admit
that you didn't allowed it to this day, so that your family run enterprise
called "the Cabinet" may be exempt from any charges or issues that a member
may arise.
Bankruptcy of Air-Maldives (was Anbaree questioned?)
FPID Case (was Ilyas questioned?)
Evan Naseem Murder and Maafushi Jail shootings (again was Anbaree questioned?)
What happened to the Funds of Majeedhiyaa Jubilee (was Umar Zahir questioned?)
Are Majlis members briefed about recent undertakings in Tourism?
Are Majlis members briefed about development plans in
store for their respective Atolls?
And was in any occasion the Mighty Abdullah Hammed questioned for any act he
carried out in that member's respective atoll or islands within. He can
fire, demolish, construct put the whole island on fire, yet the respective
Majlis member wouldn't be allowed for a single comment.
P.S don't forget Maumoon is an Asshole
Ahmed - email
It is sad that Gayyoom still believes we Maldivians are fools and will continue to listen to him. We knew from the beginning that he is not going to release these people until the elections. This is how he wants to bring democracy. Soon he will learn the hard way. I think we have given him enough chance to release these people and to sack his family members from his kitchen cabinet. He is going to pay for all this with his life.
Naseem
Male, Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 21:59:29 (MDT)
:: CORRECTIONS ::
Sappe' said in the editorial article "cabinet reshuffle imminent" on 27th
August that "Gayyoom however is reportedly suffering from acute amnesia...".
Amnesia is loss of memory!
Insomnia is the word you were looking for. You have said this before.
Insomnia is inability to fall asleep.
Words
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 21:24:13 (MDT)
Dear Maldives Analyst,
Thank you for the attempt to answer SOME of the questions I had raised.
What I would have REALLY liked would be to have got the answers from DO!
I am by no means anti-DO. I in fact enjoy the reporting on the site.
I want things to improve. And lets not compare DO to Haveeru and
other government media agencies. Like you have rightly said: DO is
now an international media.
DO finances is an important issue. Especially because I KNOW for a
fact that EU and other donor agencies have diverted a portion of the
financial assistance allocated to the Maldives to MDP and pro-democracy
activists including DO (that would have otherwise gone to the
Maldivian government). In other words it is money that is meant to be spent
for the benefit of our people, and naturally we would like to know how it is
spent. Now that you mentioned the cost of putting an ad on WT, it makes it a
lot more important.
Before I finish this, I would like to congratulate the Maldives Analyst for
a nice piece of writing.
Bang bang
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 21:13:58 (MDT)
As an Maldivian fan I am waiting with baited breath in
the hope that the Maldivian government can see through the spin and do the
right thing not just for Maldives but on our behalf as well.
Maldivian fan from Germany.
Angelika Burkert <a-burkert@web.de>
Sindelfingen, Germany - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 16:20:44 (MDT)
I am just an average citizen of Maldives, but an internet
addict!! So I have 1 simple thing to say.... EVEN MAUMOON SHOULD NOT TRY TO
SCREW UP OUR INTERNET ACCESS!! Anybody who tries to control the free flow of
information is my enemy. No internet site should be censored... especially
not DO!! Why don't these people try blocking all the pr0n sites
instead.. at least that way the kids will be much safer on the web.
DO should try to think of some new ways to reach all those people who
used to read DO. At least for now there are proxies. But for the
general public its either too difficult or don't know how to access DO
using a different method.
LoW LiveZ crew <ntmvgov [at] hotmail [dot] com>
Male', K Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 18:50:40 (MDT)
Despite Gayyoom's envoys globe trotting, the word from the western capitals are not soothing to Gayyoom's ears. Today the people are demanding who is going to be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent people in prisons and what happened to national wealth during the last 27 years. Today we don't need cosmetic changes, we demand the release of prisoners and to remove his family members from his cabinet.
Shafeeu
Male, Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 16:03:49 (MDT)
Gayyoom's media says he is the reformer and the protestors are anti-reformists. Does Gayyoom know what reform is? He said to BBC that he has been changing things for the past 25 years. What has he changed? He thinks re-shuffles of the cabinet and appointing more of his family to government companies is reform? Changing his Police commissioner to Information Ministry for a month and giving him his job back is reform? Detaining 12% of the Constitutional assembly illegally is reform? Building a 30 million dollar palace, buying a 7 million dollar yacht, building a 23 million dollar office and building 20 million dollar palaces on Aarah island, all for the luxury of just one person, while 42% of Maldivians live on a dollar a day is bringing reform? To hell with you and your reforms!!
Hussain
Male, K Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 14:47:05 (MDT)
Speaking on the note of religion, people say that an
Islamic country cannot have a proper democracy. That denying people the
freedom to choose whatever religious faith would be a denial of basic human
rights. We have to remind ourselves that there would be conflict of interest
when we hold religion and democracy on the same length.
We have to find a way to integrate religion i.e. Sharia law etc. into a
modern democratic system and there are various ways to do this and countries
have done this in the past. In my honest opinion, Maldives is a Muslim
country and should remain a Muslim country.
We also have to accept the fact that there are no 100% democratic countries.
We have to have some sort of compromise where religion is concerned, it
should not be a subject up for discussion.
The United States of America forbids the formation of communist/socialist
parties. I say we forbid the belief and practice of any other religion by
Maldivians in the Maldives....think about it!!!
Would you believe?
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 14:07:45 (MDT)
I am not a legal expert to explain what violation of copy
right laws or protection of intellectual property is all about. But what I
do know is the article 'Vitamin C and stress' posted on Haveeru news on 31
Aug 2004 is an exact copy of an article posted on CNN website by Medical
correspondent Dr. Steve Salvatore on August 23, 1999. My message to the
Haveeru and particularly to Zahir Hussain: Innovate do not imitate.
http://www.haveeru.com.mv/
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9908
Hameed <hameed@hotmail.com>
Manchester, USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 13:44:36 (MDT)
Before I support DO and MDP. But now I don't.
These people try to convince people totally in a different manner. What is
democracy? Is this means that we should not believe in our faith, ISLAM? Is
this mean that we should allow banned sexual activities and night clubs and
bars like in Christianity. You guys are trying to bring democracy that are
against our religion ISLAM.
This is not the democracy I believe.
I hate DO and MDP
Male', k Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 12:19:08 (MDT)
About the Maldive Analyst
I do agree what you have said regarding the religion. But we should not take
any step forward in meaning of democracy that will neglect the faith of
Islam from our heart. We are Muslims. Remember this... plz. We should be
proud that we are Muslims. We should not let any other religion practice in
Maldives. If we talk multi-religious practice here, there will be lots of
pressure from other countries as well, to help us for this.
Once again I call all Maldivians not to forget that we are Muslims. You all
Maldivians know that Islam is the only religion in this world that God Allah
believes. We should not forget Allah. If so he may forget us.
May Allah bless all of us.
Dheenee Nazarakun
Male', k Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 12:12:24 (MDT)
This is a support to Religious Unity
David Hardingham wrote, "We have admiration for the history, culture and
people of the Maldives and we respect their independent choices to follow
whatever belief system they choose".
If David is such a good friend of the Maldives, he should have realised that
we have already chosen a belief system, namely, Islam. This is the
independent choice of the people of Maldives; it is enshrined in our
constitution.
Why is the Dhivehi Observer refusing to publish our questions
regarding it's religious objectives? Is there something to hide? What are
MDP's policies on religious unity? Does MDP stand to allow each individual
a 'free' choice of religion? Answer this question please?
Ali
Male', k Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 11:58:12 (MDT)
Dear Maldive Analyst,
I hear you cry, "DO is great!". Has "DO" replaced "Allah"
these days?
We are sick and tired of the same old story in DO about Maumoon. DO
talks about the corrupt, nepotic, barbaric, dictatorial amnesiac over and
over again. C'mon guys; we are tired of this now. It was informative and
fun the first few times. Now it is just tiresome repetition with no
substance and any monkey can type this stuff.
Analyst reckons that DO is polishing it's image. What image? All it
talks about is a single person over and over again. Is this informative
journalism? I dare say, this is horse shit!
Analyst says Sappe' will ascend to our presidency. Despite the numerous
good qualities that Sappe' possess, I'm afraid that he carries a lot of
baggage that we would not want in our president. His past is tarnished just
a little too much; sure he can do great things for us if he desires so, but
becoming the top politician requires just a little more from a person's
character.
Here's a novel idea for DO. Why don't you start publishing some real
stories for a change; something that will have an impact on our readers'
lives for the better. Make the readers aware of how we can improve our
health, education, transport, old age pension, fresh water provision, staple
food supplies etc. These are the things that matter to us; not daily
repetition of "Maumoon is evil". We already mutter that under our breath
with the Thasbeeha we carry in our hands!
Maldive Unanalyst
Male, Male Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 10:13:04 (MDT)
Almost every Maldivian family has received some form of help from Qasim and some form of torture from Gayyoom
Hussain
Male, k Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 10:02:17 (MDT)
Tsk tsk tsk, I was pretty disappointed by some of the
comments that were posted by readers of DO, regarding DO
publishing old articles, and recycling them. Infact I recall some of you
saying that it was getting boring having to read articles about Maumoon's
tyranny, and that wether DO had new articles. Well as a regular
reader of DO and all other political websites of Maldives I would
have to say, the purpose of DO is to get the message of fighting for
your right, through to all Maldivians, if it means recycling the same
articles a billionth time. And plus DO is not an entertainment site
for you to log on to and read about stuff and ignore, its about time you
lazy oafs got off your lazy ass and did something about bringing peace and
true reform to the nation.
BY the way, a message to Maumoon. A recent action of your regime has harmed
someone really dear to my heart, with this I would like say you have just
awoken a sleeping giant. Also it brought tears to my eyes when I witnessed
the brutality the NSS is showing to the young and the old. tsk tsk. Thy end
is near and victory shall be ours... soon.
Animal Instinct
Male, K Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 09:51:42 (MDT)
DO ga liyaane ithuru ehcheh nethunee baa? Past reports thakaa articles fah fashun thi liyanee?
Kolhudhaali <kolhudhaali@yahoo.com>
Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 20:56:49 (MDT)
Dear All
Beware of Yameen's Propaganda site "The Maldivian"!
Simply erase this from your mind!
Thanks in advance.
Ahammadhu <firuaunu@hotmail.com>
Male, Male Atoll Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 09:49:58 (MDT)
In the Maldivian Presidential election, when a voter marks a tick in that piece of paper you get a 'tick'. Over the last decades, the 'tick' has been President Maumoon. For the unaware, a 'tick' is a small bloodsucking parasitic from the arachnid family. All Maldivians must get flea collars immediately. So, see, there's wisdom in puns.
Jabir
Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 09:14:15 (MDT)
A lot of people
have been wondering how many websites Maumoon has blocked. Following is a
list of websites that I have compiled, which are blocked by Dhiraagu. If you
know of anymore sites not on this list, please post them here.
http://207.148.237.92
http://66.96.185.39
http://www.akayambo.com
http://www.antimaumoon.netfirm
http://www.dhivehiforum.com/
http://www.dhivehiobserver.com
http://www.dhivehiobserver.org
http://www.e-maldives.com
http://www.faibaa.com
http://www.golhaabo.com
http://www.guardster.com
http://www.harugecafe.com
http://www.ilovemaldives.com
http://www.maldiveislands.org
http://www.maldivesculture.com
http://www.maldiviandemocratic
http://www.nafaa.com
http://www.nafaa.net
http://www.newmaldives.com
http://www.newsofmaldives.com
http://www.proxify.com
http://www.safeweb.com/
http://www.sandhaanu.com
Aharen
Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 08:39:31 (MDT)
I completely
agree with what 'About Religious Unity' wrote. Maldives should remain an
Islamic country cause the majority is Muslims, but every citizen should have
the right to practise what he or she believes in. Malaysia is a good
example.
In this day and age, lets show a bit of tolerance and let people choose
their own religious beliefs without the state imposing it on them. David
Hardingham was write when he said he "respects our independent choices to
follow whatever belief system we choose".
As a fellow Maldivian and Muslim I would like to end the hypocracy we
maintain by declaring Maldives is a 100% Muslim country. Its simply not
true.
I would like to see a more just society with freedom of expression and
religious beliefs for all as long as it does not infringe in anyway the
rights of the majority.
Islam itself says there should be no compulsion in religion, hence forcing
it on anyone will be going against religion in the first place.
Unity and harmony should come from the simple fact that we are all human
beings and Maldivians at that.
Religion is between man and god, its not for others to judge least of all
the state (govt).
Our faith should not be so weak that we are scared somebody might derail
(like the president got derailed from the path of democracy by the mob, ha!
ha!) us from the right path just cause he practises another religion in
front of us.
Kabulo <Kabulo4@hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 07:53:53 (MDT)
Beware citizens of Maldives. The sincere government of yours is spying on your Internet usage. Dhiraagu is been ordered to track down people sending web SMS via Dhiraagu. Email messages sent to certain people are also been tracked down. So always avoid sending any critical messages in the clear. Use public proxy servers instead.
Beware
Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 07:51:32 (MDT)
Gayyoom is upset with EU for not coming out and
supporting him for arresting hundreds of people. Yes the EU saw some of the
detainees, and just hours after they left the people, they were taken out
and shifted into different cells to "hear the music". Today some are still
unaccounted for and children are still being held at various locations in
the Maldives.
Mr. Gayyoom call this Emergency off NOW.
Abdul Rauf
Male, Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 07:20:42 (MDT)
I look forward to see the day when the "land" of resort
island Hotels of Maldives are not owned by an individual but the whole
nation.
No individual should be allowed to lease any island for tourism development.
The island's ownership must be transferred to the tourism ministry and the
lease, bed-tax, etc. must go to the national reserve.
We need much more than mere four walls of schools in the islands. Most
current teachers of our country (with all due respect) are third grade
compared to pre-Maumoon days.
Its sad that even with trained dogs at the only international airport we
can't stop the import of unrefined heroine into Maldives. Yet we have
effectively controlled all other "illegal" imports.
Peaceful avenues of negotiation does not appear on the present government's
agenda. Emergency rule must be immediately lifted and all political
detainees released. If "no one is above the law" try yourself, your brothers
and in-laws in a fair judiciary and show us that you stand for truth. Why is
Ilyas Ibrahim not with everyone else who spoke to the public during the
"gathering of criminals" on 12th & 13th August?
Change, according to the wishes of the people, cannot be brought about at
the whim of one person with people's representatives thrown in jail.
The "ruling party" is openly opposing change and so there is no way that the
president can go ahead with any reform agenda which reduces his or his
family's power. Time and again the government has mislead the people. Hardly
anyone believes them anymore. The governments credibility is gone in the
eyes of the many Maldivians.
Hiyama <amoamahaana@hotmail.com>
Koh Male, Thailand - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 04:44:57 (MDT)
We need to return to the country we love to be -
honourable, compassionate, and free.
Get rid of the tyrant! Gayyoom is our biggest threat. He epitomizes state
sponsored terrorism.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 03:51:38 (MDT)
Its kinda silly to have a
www.qasimibrahim.com website - hehe - its like that
www.alirameez.com - nah, this is a bit pathetic.
While you are at it why don't you also create a
www.maumoon.com and
www.abdullahameed.com - would be fun. Sure Qasim is a nice guy, who
helps people out, but what about the rest of the guys held in custody.
Probably Qasim gets better treatment than them. Oh yes, create a thousand
more websites for all the people you know who are in custody now. Would help
convince the Govt. to release them.
One other thing DO, if you still have those mirror sites, get rid of
them. Just have the
www.dhivehiobserver.com site - makes little difference how many mirrors
you have. Maumoon keeps blocking them - it would be simpler to update 1 site
than many.
So long as there are ways to access the 1 DO site, people will go
there via the proxies available.
Note to Maumoon, unplug the Internet! Hehehe "Vaa gan'du ufuraalaa. Kale ah
mikan vedhaane" - and after that poke an ethernet cable up your ass.
More Nuts & Bolts
Male, K Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 03:49:08 (MDT)
Why's a lot of people getting a "hard-on" regarding the
issue of religion, especially Islam, here in the Maldives.
Its not like most of you hypocrites even pray once a day. Wonder how many of
you even read the Quran a couple of times, much less understand or read the
translation once. So what's your problem??? So long as people believe in
what they want to believe and the System allows for free practice of
whatever everyone wants, so long as it does not interfere with anyone else,
you need not worry.
I know for a fact, in fact even a couple of my very close friends, are
atheists - yes, here in the Maldives. Now how does that make Maldives 100%
Muslim. Sure, you'll BOO at me for saying this but what pride if there in
stamping your ass "100% Muslim" when most of you are hypocrites anyway.
Maldives, Saudi Arabia, and every other Islamic society such as this are a
shame to the glory and name of this beautiful religion "Islam"
Be true to yourself - Islam like most other religions state that you will be
judged at a later date. Makes me wonder where most "100%" Muslims end up.
Hundred Percent
Male, K Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 03:35:02 (MDT)
About Religious Unity wrote, "... but the state should
not make any law that prohibits the free practice of whatever faith certain
citizens choose to follow in their own way..".
Did you guys hear that? Is this the view of MDP and it's supporters? I
fear for our future. Wake up, brothers and sisters; we must free ourselves
of these so-called 'reformers'. Don't wait till they start building a
Church in your neighbourhood!
Concerned Citizen
Male, Male Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 02:34:37 (MDT)
From a behavioural analytical point of view, last
election was not a fair and free election. Majority of the Maldivians may
have freely voted for Gayyoom but that does not mean they were free to
choose between a cross and a tick because;
1. People are not born with the free will to choose, it is learned, it is an
outcome of your past and present, your values and beliefs. In the past
elections if you have put a tick and if it was reinforced by positive
reward, you are more likely to put a tick in the future.
2. People's actions are controlled by environmental determinants. If there
are two ways that a person might vote in an election, which vote actually
occurs depends on events right before an election. Campaigning goes on for
solely this reason and if there was only a yes campaign, you are more likely
to go for "YES". If someone gave a good speech just before voting, you are
likely to be swayed by that speech which may in the end affect the vote that
you give. Therefore, not having more than one candidate in an election means
you are not free to choose.
3. Humans have an instinctual need to avoid pain and punishment. If someone
behaved in a certain way (e.g. put a cross) and if he or she was punished
for this by taking away his or her privileges or by being physically or
emotionally harmed, this person is more likely to avoid such punishment in
the future (mind you, punishment can have its repercussions too). Someone
who cooperates because of threatened punishment (even subtle) may in
principle be free to defy the threat, but does not feel free to do so as
their behaviour to choose is controlled by the threat of aversive
consequences.
Hawwa
K. Thulusdhoo, Maldives - by email
Oh Oh I am surprised!!! There are tens of thousands protesting against Bush in New York. They have put fire on a paper dragons in the Seventh Avenue but the total police arrested is only 0.08% and dammit they are releasing those people without sending them to court!!
"We are saying 'no' to the Bush agenda! We are the majority," filmmaker Michael Moore told the crowd. Jesse Jackson and Moore led the protest. And the funny thing, they haven't arrested those two! They haven't used tear gas or batons.
Please, someone from Gayyoom's regime advice Mr. Bush, he must declare a state of emergency and cut off internet immediately!! What is wrong with Mr. Bush? Doesn't he understand these people are trying to overthrow the democratically elected government of United States? He must detain all democratic senators and cancel the next senate sittings. Why? Some of the senators have addressed the crowd!!
We certainly can advice him how to bring things back to
normal from this coup attempt. No country should tolerate this! This is
against international law! Is Mr. Bush worried that a crackdown may have
negative effects internationally? He can send envoys to neighbouring
countries like Cuba and beg them not to impose sanctions! Its that simple! I
condemn this protest on behalf of my God-president and his holly regime!
Gafoor, Male, K, Maldives <dosupporter@hotmail>
by email
Has the President gone MAD!!!!
Hairaan
Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 02:19:28 (MDT)
Maldives should remain an Islamic country - but the state should not make any law that prohibits the free practice of whatever faith certain citizens choose to follow in their own way without infringing on the rights of the greater majority - which are Muslims.
That is my humble opinion.
About Religious Unity
Male', Maldives - Monday, August 31, 2004 at 00:02:13 (MDT)
DO is still great. It is a shame that people don't understand what DO is about or what DO is trying to do. DO itself is just a source of information. Not a political party with political ambitions. As for people who are saying DO is now slacking and publishing old articles, there is also a reason for that. They have just started advertising in the US through the Washington Times (somebody asked in this forum how much it cost to advertise in WT - I got curious myself and had a look. The place DO has a banner is also shared by Fortune 500 companies. I got more curious and did some research - it turns out it cost around USD50,000 a month to advertise in that spot... I don't know if DO is paying or if they have another arrangement with WT - but I am very impressed). Now they are refreshing and sorting their material to a new American audience. In the end of the day, if Americans are behind the democracy cause it will only benefit the Maldivians in the long run.
As for people who think DO is slow in bringing the news... you try getting news in the oppressive environment Gayyoom has created and tell us all how easy it is... or shut up! As for the Report from the EU fact finding mission in the Maldives - it is not yet published so I am not surprised when nobody has any details on it yet. That report, if it goes according to plan and comes up with incriminating evidence of Gayyoom and his regime, is going to be the "ticket" to overthrow Gayyoom. It becomes a "ticket" because it is not made by Maldivians with an agenda of their own - but by an independent well respected source. I hope the whole world would back that report to overthrow Gayyoom - with force if necessary.
As for people who say that DO is hiding something by not talking about the "religious unity" of the Maldives - all I have to say is - DO cannot dictate what Maldivians want as their religion. Its the job of the Maldivian people to know what religion they will follow. In my opinion the Maldivian people had long time ago chosen what our religion is going to be. Islam. Isn't that why we "proudly" call ourselves a 100% Muslim country every opportunity we get? I support DO for not bringing religion into this whole scenario and confuse the readers more. Now this is not to say that the Maldivian people shouldn't ask MDP what their agenda on "religious unity" is. I would also like to know.
Now the interesting part about DO finances - I wonder why people want to know who finances DO, I have to ask is why do you want to know? And why should DO tell you? DO is privately owned. If and when DO starts taking donations from the people to operate then I agree DO should reveal details of its finances. Not if it is privately funded. If am correct it is owned by one Muju who works behind the scenes. I also hear talk in Male' that Muju is a government spy in MDP. This is unlikely to be true. In my opinion Muju has an agenda of his own and does not appear to be spying for the government. If I am correct he is interested in polishing DO as a brand name. Maldivian people interested in media be aware. This boy appears to be getting ready to compete for Maldivian media dominance in a post Gayyoom Maldives. Sappe on the other hand appears to be the real politician in the DO folds and it seems good things are in front of him in his future in the Maldives. I see Sappe' campaigning for presidency in the next 15 years or so.
All in all DO is very impressive and I wish them good luck.
Maldives Analyst
Male', Maldives - Monday,
August 31, 2004 at 00:01:46 (MDT)
:: SLOW DO ::
Why are you just filling the front page with "old" articles??????????? This
is crap. You are beginning to s*ck, just like the other sites!
>>What is the news on the EU fact finding mission??
>>What is the news on the state of the high profile prisoners?? Where are
the inside informers (unconfirmed but reliable reporters)??
>>Write something about the new bills sent to the Majlis by the government.
Are they good moves? If not, why?
>>Why are you not declaring your own finances?? Who is funding MDP? Who is
funding DO?
>>Please don't criticize just for the sake of being critical, it pays to
appreciate when good work is done (be it under pressure or not).
:: SLOW DO ::
Bang bang
Male', Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 23:58:28 (MDT)
Fellow citizens,
Isn't it a joy to us all to see all these friends of our nation coming to
our aid at this time of great need? To free us from our oppression, poverty
and inhumane treatment by our dictatorial leaders. Isn't this just
fantastic?
Wait a minute; we never realised we had so many friends in high places. Are
we all so blind to believe they have our genuine interests at heart?
Fellow citizens; these are very dangerous times for us all. Simple
question: Where did Osama Bin-Laden come from? Simple answer: Saudi Arabia.
What is common to Saudi Arabia and Maldives - it's not oil, it's our 100%
Islamic status.
There are a lot of 'friends' who fear this factor. They are all now lending
us a helping hand in guiding us towards 'democracy'.
Don't get fooled. The Crusaders have one mission and one mission only. We
cannot be allowed to remain successful and united as a 100% Islamic nation.
They see a golden opportunity here; one which the British missed when they
had the power before our independence.
One can say that our current leadership has brought this upon us by their
corrupt practices. It's not too late; we can fight this. Knowledge is
power and the word is mightier than the sword and all that. Let's fight
this together; don't let outsiders divide and conquer us!
The Truth
Male, Male Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 19:39:33 (MDT)
It's very well for Dhivehi Observer to spew
article after article on Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom's corrupt regime. We are not
blind and not deaf; we can see and hear alright.
Dhivehi Observer and the Maldivian Democratic Party do not have
proposals on making the lives of our lot any better. What happens to the
one and only one thing that is binding us together - Islam, if and when MDP
has a say in the running of our country? We want to know your policies.
Spell them out. Stop wasting your time attacking the current regime, we
are all aware of the good and the bad. At least we know the policy of the
current regime with regard to protecting the Islamic integrity of our
nation. What have you guys got to say on this?
You are not so democratic if you, yet again, fail to publish my opinions on
this. How can you lie to our people and pretend to be any better than
Maumoon's regime when you openly refuse to accept critical comments from us?
What's your real agenda? We know Gayyoom is corrupt and that he needs to
go. What do you bring to the table instead? Answer these questions. You
go on criticising the current regime, simply because it is very easy to do
so. Any idiot can do that!
Relgious Unity
Male, Male Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 18:49:47 (MDT)
David Hardingham wrote, "We have admiration for the
history, culture and people of the Maldives and we respect their independent
choices to follow whatever belief system they choose".
If David is such a good friend of the Maldives, he should have realised that
we have already chosen a belief system, namely, Islam. This is the
independent choice of the people of Maldives; it is enshrined in our
constitution.
Why is the Dhivehi Observer refusing to publish our questions
regarding it's religious objectives? Is there something to hide? What are
MDP's policies on religious unity? Does MDP stand to allow each individual
a 'free' choice of religion? Answer this question please?
Religious Unity
Male, Male Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 18:42:35 (MDT)
Mihaaru dhen thiya echchehithakeh kiyaa kiyaa foohivejje. Dhen nukiyeene. kaleymenves kandanee hus foni. Thalhanee hus anga!
Annonymous <adhi neiy>
Maldives - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 00:50:51 (MDT)
Hi DO Readers
I am writing a book on "Lies Maumoon Told the public in 26 Years of
Presidency". We all know about Quran Translation, Eevan's Death and Black
Firday, but there will be many more lies and failed promises. If you have
any information about election promises made to small island communities,
balatant lies told to individuals in private meetings and announcements and
press releases made by the government offices to deceive the public, please
post them here.
Thank you
The Lies of Maumoon
Maumoon Aabaadhee, Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 15:45:00 (MDT)
My husband was recently working on a brief mission in
Male'. He had great difficulties dealing with a certain Minister and his
"official" officials - people who loved to use the word "official" on each
piece of communication.
They did not like my straight-talking husband who exposed their inadequacies
within the Ministry to the world. They then proceeded to antagonize and
harass him, myself and our staff.
One of my favourite and most telling complaints they made about my husband,
coming from their "official" office... was that he "treats us like we are
EQUALS. He does not talk to us like the superiors that we are."
The directions to abuse my husband's freedom and rights while working in the
Maldives came from the President, via his Minister.
We will never forget this disgraceful treatment, nor will we forget our
wonderful, suffering Maldivian friends, whom are in our hearts. Have faith!
Rest assured, the world is at your doorstep already and we are right behind
you.
Anne
Toronto, Canada - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 14:28:44 (MDT)
Maldives running our of money?
The Finance Ministry has informed all ministries to reduce their expenses as
they expecting significant economical disruptions in the days ahead. Mr.
Jaleel told the President's advisors that according to his figures, the
tourist arrivals will reduce substantially, thus forcing him to default on
international obligations. Maldives currently pays 13% of GDP to pay the
outstanding loans and this figure will increase to 47% of GDP by 2010.
The government is contemplating on reducing government staff and differing
government pensions.
With increased NSS budget to construct new cells in Dhoonidhoo, Maafushi and
Girifushi and new over time pay for the military, Mr. Jaleel feels MMA
(local central bank) will run out of money sometime middle of next year. Mr.
Jaleel told us that the President is using funds from the national reserve
and will move the funds from United States before the US authorities hold
the money. The money is likely to be transferred to Singapore and Mr. Jaleel
is now reporting to Yameen who is now in charge of the reserves.
Finance Ministry Staff.
Male, Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 13:15:01 (MDT)
"German foreign Minister Borchadt said that the report
filed by the EU Mission following their recent fact-finding visit to the
Maldives had concluded that they were satisfied with the treatment of the
people detained for the investigations into the incident"
I just read this on Haveeru website is this true? And has EU fact finding
mission published their report anywhere? Please give us some news on this
Kabulo <Kabulo4@hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 10:18:08 (MDT)
A petty man with petty vendettas controlling one of the
nicest countries in the world. Something is definitely wrong with this
picture.
Maumoon has screwed this country over enough, ruin our peaceful daily life,
and put innocent Maldivians in his concentration camps. I commend him for
freeing the innocent people of Maldives immediately.
Maumoon needs to go, because he is a brutal dictator. He hates democracy and
freethinking people. He needs to be able to help all, but he has proven that
he will not. We need to get him out whatever price we may have to pay, and
elect Hon. Qasim as the next president of Maldives. I have no doubt that
Hon. Qasim will protect the rights of all Maldivians.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 13:12:53 (MDT)
Hi all,
I went to the Maldives this summer and was so fascinated and impressed by
its natural beauty, sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and friendly people.
The place is so breathtaking, we stayed in Kuramati resort and had the time
of our life.
Infact, I was just looking for pictures of the Maldives, information on
scuba diving, coral reefs etc. when I came across the Dhivehi Observer
link. I read some interesting and painful articles on this website although
I never realized such atrocities occur in a beautiful place like that.
I'm appalled by the actions of the Maldivian regime and its treatment
towards the people of Maldives. I will definitely tell my family and friends
about the situation there, its shameful. I will write to my MP about my
concern and hope this well help bring about some sort of attention within
the British government.
Our thoughts are with the friendly people of Maldives and hope you all
overcome this obstacle and prevail. There are should be no barriers to
freedom and justice.
Patrick Woodrow
Manchester, UK - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 09:35:50 (MDT)
Peace loving Maldivians call Maldives Government to release Qasim Ibrahim immediately and unconditionally (http://www.qasimibrahim.com). We urge Gayyoom not to harm Qasim or any other pro reformers who are currently in custody. Please do little bit what you can to free the people who is sacrificing everything they had for a better Maldives. Free Qasim now http://www.qasimibrahim.com/
Hassan Haleem
Male, K Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 07:16:39 (MDT)
Now it is more than clear that Gayyoom finally failed to convince the world that everything is rosy in the Maldives. Today the country is under emergency rule, which means the constitution is not respected and the military is running the show according to their own whims and fancies. The visitors are cancelling their holidays in droves and all of them must think twice before visiting the country now. The people are so angry and frightened. The tour operators must know that most of the employees in these resorts are from Addu atoll and their parliament member is under arrest. The visitors must not come to Maldives and support this dictator who uses their money to oppress the people.
Shabir
Male, Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 12:51:28 (MDT)
Maumoon. Dhe kokko kamugaivaa Yameen aai Hameed ari hugai baithibbavaigen vadiagen Jumhooree Maidhaan ah vadiagannavaasheve. Vadiagen ragalhu gui thafaaleh ravvavaasheve. Nimi vadiagen medhugai hunnavaigen dhe kokko lavvaa gui thafaalu gai thalhuvvaasheve. Hama gaimu ehen kameh nuviyya gayah thiki buraane noonthoa eve. Verikan kurumah vure thaahiru vaane kamah fennaathee dhannavaalee eve.
Maantey
Male', Kaafu Maldives - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 11:30:32 (MDT)
Most of the published names in The Secret Service Agents
of Gayyoom's Government in DO directly and indirectly leads to
Yameen, Further adding fuel to the speculation that he was the main man
behind the violence.
Suzain/Victory Coach - everybody knows that Football clubs are run here by
funds that are supplied by the Government. The cheap gate money wont even
cover up the salary for these self claimed professional footballers. So the
coach of a team acts in accordance to the management orders to get those
extra funds. Since Suzain is a role model in football, Maumoon had been
using that to his advantage by making him as an ambassador to the youth to
promote "Maumoonism". also Yameen is from the same neighbourhood of Suzain,
more the chance that they will be cohorts.
Habaru Shawkath/Retired Colonel - everybody knows that it was Yameen who
with Shawkath had engaged in winning a party of their choice to the last
MAAFUSHEE Jail catering Bid.
Lirugaam Saeed/IFC Trainee - Yameen has control over the team. This puppet
Lirugaam will be the water boy for the team if he wishes. sheesh.. Imagine
him saying anything negative about the Regime if he wants to keep his little
job.
Yoosuf Rafeeu/Yoosey Comedian - now this is a very sad story. This man is
respected by the public which he will eventually lose if remains in bed with
these scrooges. I believe the main motive of him acting as Service agent is.
Recently he, with family had opened a Multi Million Dollar Fish Processing
plant BIG FISH FPP, where STO had contributed a good amount in Loans (in
accessories and assistance.) and who was the Chairman of STO back then?
Yameen, who else. If he wants to get future assistance which he will need,
he has to kiss the same peoples ass. Now that's a no brainer.
Maaziya & Group - Again the same scenario as Victory and IFC. A senior member of the Maaziya Club is Naani who is the goal keeper of Valencia. And Valencia is run by Adheel Jaleel who has blood ties with Maumoon. Also this Naani is working in STELCO, again who was the Chairman of STO back then?
Nazim (Jangiyaa)/MP, Meemu Atoll - Namira Constructions has ties with Yameen. He acts as the bid winner for the company. So if Nazim wants to buy underwear's he has to rely on Yameen.
Ahmed Mauroof (Maatey)/Former Victory Coach - he is still
in IFC right? The main purpose he is an informant to Maumoon is because of
his position in the Government. In Labour Ministry he had been reported to
have taken illegal Cuts, which had contributed a handsome amount to his bank
account. So no wonder every time he sees Maumoon he sees Green.
HN by email
Special Announcement
Dear reform seeking people,
I believe it is the duty of each and every Maldivian to seek reform and
means to rid ourselves and fellow Maldivians from atrocities of Gayyoom, his
family and followers. With each passing day, every time Gayyoom opens his
mouth to address the nation and with every activity of his government,
Gayyoom and his government's true objective is becoming clearer and clearer.
This sole objective of Gayyoom has nothing to do with people and that is all
what people are required to know. There is no need, as I see it, to analyse
what his objectives are, as we are certain that the people are no part of
his grad plan. Should people suffer or should people prosper, for Gayyoom it
is indifferent. However, in health and in sickness, in prosperity or in
poverty you should not CRITICISE him. This marks the cross point that
severely increase the probability of occurrence, of a grave misfortune in
the foreseeable future.
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE TO LIVE IN THIS SLAVERY? DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILDREN
TO FOLLOW THE SAME PATH? Even if you answer "yes" to this question aloud, I
can tell there will be a self deep within you that keep on crying "no! no!
no!"
IF YOU HAVE EVEN AN OUNCE OF COURAGE, DO THIS!
The 4th of September (Saturday), make sure you pass by the front of Theemuge
(President Place that cost us tens of millions while we have no means to pay
for our aging illness) between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
You just have to walk pass with a loved one or friend. You can even pass
through in motorbike or car. It does not matter.
The objective is having made as many people pass through the palace and do
not have anybody arrested.
If many people pass through, it is a massage to Gayyoom that many people
disagree with his policy of:
"Thiya emmehaa kalunah shukuru, Aharenaa aharenge aailaa ah kukulhu"
The Citizen
gayyoomgot2go@yahoo.com
"It is essential that United Nations especially the
Secretary General and
High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Commonwealth and SAARC intervene
against the repression of pro-democracy activists in Maldives. If Zimbabwe
and Pakistan could be suspended from the Commonwealth for repression and
denial of democracy, there is no reason as to why the situation in Maldives
would not warrant similar interventions"
http://www.achrweb.org/feature
Hussain, Male, K, Maldives by email 29th Aug. 2004
WE ARE WAKING UP NOW
OUT OF THE PAST, TO DREAM A BIGGER DREAM
WE ARE FRIENDS AND EQUALS
WE ARE DIVERSE AND UNIQUE
AND WE SHOULD BE UNITED
FOR SOMETHING BIGGER THAN OUR DIFFERENCES
WE BELIEVE IN FREEDOM AND COOPERATION
WE ARE A CULTURE EMERGING
WE FIND OUR OWN GUIDANCE
AND WE DISCERN OUR OWN TRUTH
WE GO IN MANY DIRECTIONS BUT WE REFUSE TO DISPERSE
WE ARE LOCAL AND GLOBAL
WE ARE THE WAVE OF EVOLUTION
WE ARE IN EVERY CHILDS EYES
WE FACE THE UNKNOWN WITH WONDER AND EXCITEMENT
LIVING IN THE PRESENT
AND WE SPEAK OUR TRUTH
WE CANNOT BE QUIETED
BECAUSE OUR VOICE IS WITHIN EVERYONE
WE ARE BUILDING A NEW MALDIVES
THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE
NO BOUNDARIES CAN HOLD US!
"unknown author" by email - 29th August 2004
I have never seen anything about the
religion from your page. I do like a change from you guys. But I am very much
worried about religion. Though we are a very small community we cannot have
multi-religion practices here other than Islam. This will create more problems
and will divide us. Why don't you guys write something about this in DO.
As you all know we are Muslims we should not forget about this.
visna meeheh
Hassan Ali <sanbey@hotmail.com>
by email
In case this does not make it in
"theMaldivian" ...
This Jameela Hassan does not have the slightest conception of what Freedom is
about. Cant blame her for reading something like the First Amendment or the
"Bill of Rights" and not understanding it. Been living under tyranny far too
long to have had the brain programmed as is necessary in this dictatorship.
This goes for the rest of the nuts who still believe that the police can
disrupt a peaceful gathering.
Maumoon did not just disrupt the 12 - 13 gathering (Black Friday) - he also
disrupted any and all gatherings that were held 'cos he could not take
criticism. The meetings at the school halls, the "parties" that were held, the
"bon'dibaiy" night gatherings and eventually the Friday gathering. Man, this
is a fine Democracy!!! Someone ought to poke a rough stone into his mouth.
For those of you who don't know what the "Bill of Rights" is, check this link:
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa
and WEEP ... knowing you are all captives!!!
Moya Jameela
Male, K Maldives - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 21:45:35 (MDT)
Hi editor,
Just wondering how much you had to pay to advertise your site on
washingtontimes.com? I am talking about the skyscraper I saw on
"advertisement" section of that website. I wanted to advertise these but
didn't manage to find the tariff, will you help?
Yves
Ivory Coast - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 11:39:06 (MDT)
Dr. Munavvar the anti-reformist (Article
in the Maldivian).
I read Mr. Ahmed Mohamed's article and couldn't help wondering whether his so
called friends (who are still ministers and high ranking officials )who
partied along with him in the same restaurant in Maafannu realise that their
fate might be the same as his same. Who would have thought that the Attorney
General who sentenced Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) for theft would be handcuffed,
chained, and blindfolded in the same jail that his victim was in. Lets all
learn a lesson from Munavvar's mistake. All those businessmen and resort
owners who invited Munavvar and his friends to their resorts for a drink and
offered them hospitality would drop the rest of the ministers and the high
ranking officials like a hot brick as soon as the going gets tough for them.
Minister Zaki went through the same fate. The moment he was removed as the
Minister of Tourism he had to look around to see where his friends were. We
are all very good to Ministers and the likes as long as we benefit from them.
Ministers likewise take full advantage of their positions in using the high
powered businessmen and resort owners. A family trip to Europe, building a
house, educating a child, taking goods from a shop without paying are all
common occurrences among our Ministers. Bribery and Corruption works both
ways. You give and get in return. Wonder who should be blamed? The one who
offers the bribe first as soon as someone becomes a Minister or the mislead
minister who is sent on an ego trip by the people.
I sincerely hope those friends of Munavvar who are safe at the moment realise
on what a thin rope they are also walking.
Ahmed
- Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 10:45:42 (MDT)
At last Gayyoom has realized that his
actions will hurt the Maldives. He is now wondering how he can lift the
Emergency but still hold and continue to torture hundreds of peaceful
demonstrators and parliament members.
The tour groups are cancelling their bookings, as the government is unable to
protect the visitors. The tour agencies and airlines are questioning how
Gayyoom can protect their customers when he cannot control his own people.
It is sad that Gayyoom did declare Emergency rule and abolished the
constitution and then blame the young people who only wanted to deal with him
peacefully.
He is trying his best to hide the fact that he and his brother arranged all
these mobs, as an excuse to torture the people.
Gayyoom cannot deceive the world any more.
Latheef
Male, Maldives - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 00:17:15 (MDT)
Gayyoom's illegal activities are continuing.... every day he locks up a new Majlis member. Yesterday it was Adil, today its X-ray Athif. But his office is spreading lies that they are freeing the detainees. The fact is they haven't freed a single Detainee. All they did was change some children to house arrest. They are allowed to go to school/work at a given time frame during the day. They are told that their cases are not over. They cant leave Male' or go out of the house after 6 o'clock. That's called freeing?
Hussain
Male, K Maldives - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 06:55:28 (MDT)
BREAKING NEWS: Male member X-Ray Athif taken to Police from his office ADK a few minutes back. This again proves that every body who walked out of the first sitting of the Majlis will be taken to custody.
NEWS
Male, k Maldives - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 05:21:43 (MDT)
Thinking on what Handibe wrote, could MDP please let us know where you guys stand in the matter of religion. Maldives could not afford to have more than one religion, it would divide us too much and might bring more than political instability in future. We desperately need democracy but we have to find a middle ground for our religion in these coming changes.
New reformer
London, United Kingdom - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 04:46:38 (MDT)
Dear DO Readers
Just felt we should again clarify our position on religion. The Friends of
Maldives has no view on religion pertaining to the Maldives. The Maldivian
people will make their own choices on religion. We have admiration for the
history, culture and people of the Maldives and we respect their independent
choices to follow whatever belief system they choose.
David Hardingham -
www.friendsofmaldives.co.uk
London , UK - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 04:16:36 (MDT)
BREAKING NEWS: Gayyoom's media is reporting that Germany has assured the tourism minister that it does not support EU economic sanctions against Maldives and Germany doesn't support a tourism boycott either. TVM's 2pm news says that EU fact-finding missions report says that how the Maldives is treating the detainees is extremely good. DO please please get the real truth as soon as possible. We don't trust Gayyoom's media at all!!
NEWS
Male, k Maldives - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 03:37:27 (MDT)
The International community IS finding
out the truth, and there certainly is a lot that can be done from outside the
Maldives. Donor countries, such as Denmark and the UK have already been
apprised of the situation. Pressure on these donor countries will certainly
sway the decision to extend further funding to the government until peace and
democracy is in place. These are funds that the President and his goons have
misused and enjoyed for many years.
Anne
Toronto, Canada - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 00:53:46 (MDT)
At last Gayyoom has realized that his
actions will hurt the Maldives. He is now wondering how he can lift the
Emergency but still hold and continue to torture hundreds of peaceful
demonstrators and parliament members.
The tour groups are cancelling their bookings, as the government is unable to
protect the visitors. The tour agencies and airlines are questioning how
Gayyoom can protect their customers when he cannot control his own people.
It is sad that Gayyoom did declare Emergency rule and abolished the
constitution and then blamed the young people who only wanted to deal with him
peacefully.
He is trying his best to hide the fact that he and his brother arranged all
these mobs, as an excuse to torture the people.
Gayyoom cannot deceive the world any more.
Latheef
Male, Maldives - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 00:17:15 (MDT)
Minutes after HD member Adhil was taken to NSS he was beaten and taken to IGMH. He was kept there under heavy guard and sent back to NSS. Gayyoom stop this now and release these people. Who are you trying to bluff. We have had enough of you now.
Sameer
Male, Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 23:55:52 (MDT)
"I bear witness that there is no President but Gayyoom, and that Dr. Shaheed is his Messenger". This creed should be taught at all primary grades like maybe part of the new awareness program for children about obeying rules and regulations.
Khalid
Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 23:54:54 (MDT)
I am glad to hear the tourists have
decided to stay at home or go elsewhere instead to the Maldives, where the
President had declared Martial Law and detained parliamentarians and hundreds
of peaceful demonstrators.
I don't think they should risk their lives and get into the mess between their
leader and the people. After all the money they spend keeps this brutal regime
in power.
Yousuf
Frankfurt, Germany - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 21:55:16 (MDT)
I want to congratulate the "students for
change" for their wonderful report submitted to US Department of Treasury,
World Bank, IMF, ADB, Saudi and Kuwait Fund. I also commend them for sending
them to all trade partners of Maldives especially to Singapore. The new PM of
Singapore was delighted to see this report of abuse by the government using
Singapore as it as a base. Keep up the good work, we need to continue your
work until every financial institution is aware of the abuse under Gayyoom.
The reports to embassies in Singapore were well received.
Please send a copy to DO so the rest also can see and comment.
Wonderful work. A job well done.
MGTC Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 20:16:00 (MDT)
It's really shameful to know about the
type of democracy that our President wants to introduce. Sobir on his
interview to Travel Video TV. Says that the government is not against
pro-democracy movements... then what's it is all about? Is it about the people
who conduct these movements? Don't talk about those craps that you guys dump
through MM media...(Mini Mouth Media) What we want is more transparent
democracy where we have our own right to express our feelings and our views.
We don't want a democracy which is curved to protect the big shots interests
and their families of this current regime.
We should do whatever we can to bring this dictator down at any cost.
Cheers
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 20:01:17 (MDT)
Why is Gayyoom scared to sack Hameed and Yameen like he sacked Ilyas many years ago? Gayyoom doesn't give a shit about Nasreena's family. That's what this is all about. He would rather let his immediate family be abused, defamed and possibly tortured by a mob than sack his brothers from cabinet.
KALHU ALEE
Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 19:05:06 (MDT)
It is a very serious concern to hear
about the MDP stance on religious pluralism in our country. We cannot allow
any religions besides Islam to take root; this will simply destroy our unity
and harmony!
Can MDP please clarify your stance on this? I heard Sappe' mentioning (on
Minivan Radio broadcast) that neither him nor his colleagues have ever been
convicted of anything connected with Christianity. This was a classic evasive
statement; it does not state that they are not connected with such ideas! It
directly avoids the question! The fact they have not been convicted is not an
indication of their motives.
I will urge all readers to carefully consider and ask questions regarding
MDP's stance on the nation's religious unity. Whatever other good things that
the MDP stand for; we cannot for one moment allow them to ruin our religious
unity. Never!
HandiBe
Hithadhoo, Addu Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 18:10:33 (MDT)
Mr. President, do you know what you are doing by declaring Emergency Rule in the Maldives. We have become a banana republic in front of the western world. This was a small group of people who built a momentum, because you failed to hear them. You refused to understand the people's feelings. You thought NSS could solve your problems. Your learnt nothing from Evan's death. That opened the wound wider and you just white washed the event and thought things were back to normal. You took advice from your brothers and felt you could crack the opposition groups anytime you want. Today you have become a laughing stock. To add to all this you are making more mistakes by blocking this site and others who are opposing you. Mr. President you are not going to win this game by playing by your rules. The country will go down the drain. Today the opposition led by Saadiq and his groups are funded in millions and well organized. MDP is not going to go away, but MLD will haunt you and bring your regime down. They have the resources and you never know whether this message will appear on DO first or you will disappear from the horizon forever. I wonder what is going to come first. Saadiq has the resources, in place, in Maldives now to stage a comeback. The US/Israeli leaders are behind him and he has the funding, resources and the ability to change this in a moment. Mr. President you have one last chance, please save our country and our families without further bloodshed. We don't want our white sandy beaches to be scattered with blood. Remember, whether you are around or not, we have to live. This is our home, our country too. Please Mr. President, listen to us; you are making the biggest mistake in your life. Release those detainees and change your cabinet. You cannot hang on with Hameed, Yameen and Ilyas. They will turn into traitors the moment you are gone and will fight among themselves and kill each other for the sake of power. So while you are alive and in power, change your cabinet and bring the reforms after giving the people a schedule, otherwise they will call it another 17 years of lies. Be realistic and be a politician and not a power hungry dictator. This is the wishes of my father who seems to know a little bit of politics in the Maldives.
A child of a former Minister
Male, Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 16:32:42 (MDT)
Gayyoom please end this Emergency rule. You don't need such power. No body is going to bring you down from power unless you have committed some crimes. If you can hide in this world you will still face your Creator. We are working as small tour operators and all our clients have cancelled their visits to Maldives. We are getting numerous emails, but we are unable to do anything.
Hadhee
Kuramathi, Alif Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 12:05:49 (MDT)
Today we have received cancellation of
entire tour groups and we are expecting empty beds and deserted beaches this
Christmas, all because Gayyoom had no idea to deal with a peace loving group
of people and declared Emergency rule without knowing what he was doing.
Mr. President, we invested every penny we had to this resort and borrowed
money from every source who were willing to provide us with funds. Today we
have two other resorts under construction and how on earth are we going to pay
these higher taxes and fees if you yourself is destroying our only source of
income.
Mr. President, please come to senses and end this Emergency. Listen to the
people and make the changes they are calling for. You cannot keep all your
family in the cabinet and this is wrong by any standard. Today we have very
educated and talented Maldivians and they too deserve a chance to serve their
country. Some of them are honourable people who wants to see their country
prosper. Give them a chance and let them prove themselves.
I think it is time for you to stop destroying tourism forever.
Resort Owner
Ali Atoll, Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 10:53:28 (MDT)
Hey Maumoon its more difficult for you to leave the job than staying. You will be brought to justice for all the injustices you have done to the Maldivians. Everyone is counting the days. Its very close. Beware.
Radhun
Male', K Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 08:26:18 (MDT)
It is true the west will not come with
aircraft carriers to the Maldives and rescue us. The EU is not going to send a
flotilla of war ships to assist the reformers, but the west can weaken the
cronies and ban them from travelling outside the Maldives as in the case of
Burma, Zimbabwe and North Korea. They can monitor the cash flow of the
country. They can provide financial assistances to the opposition groups to
bring reforms within, and most of all they will help to bail out a bankrupt
country once this regime is gone.
Unfortunately we were prepared for a peaceful reform process, but Gayyoom
opted otherwise. Now we have the resources to get even with NSS and soon we
will strike hard. But with the little advice of the seniors and sympathetic
cabinet members we want to give Gayyoom one last chance, before we take this
last step.
The world has asked him to release the prisoners and to bring the reforms. The
EU countries and Japan have heard our message and now they have started
cancelling their holidays, because Gayyoom has declared emergency rule and
they don't feel safe to visit a country where 99% of the population is burning
with anger and now ready to strike.
Unlike the previous Christmas/New Year Holidays, this year the hotel rooms are
going to be empty and the sandy beaches will be deserted unless, Gayyoom keep
his promise and act now.
Jameela
Perth, Australia - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 07:13:47 (MDT)
"We are counting on you, please don't let
us down"- Raheema.
This is the root of the problem. Why count on others when you can think and
take action for yourself? Isn't that why we are stuck with this imperialist
semi-fascist bastard Maumoon? We counted on him 27 years ago, didn't we? Back
then most people were unlettered; although not now. Nor he or anyone else can
dupe Maldivians again. To ensure this first, we have to think and become
self-sufficient in order to help ourselves.
It is not my intention to undermine Mr. Saadiq's (or for that matter, Sappe's,
MDP's or independent reformists') efforts to help Maldivians. However, we have
to learn to think and become independent from the people spear-heading this
campaign and start being more responsible within the societal framework of
order.
Rahee's Spineless Jelly Fish County
Malé, Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 04:28:50 (MDT)
Hello Sobir,
How many more years are you thinking to stay as a minister? Your time is
running out. Do not think that association of pro-democratic movement with
Islamic fundamentalism will leave Gayyoom and his cabinet unchallenged.
No, we will complete the task by ourselves. Of course, we are not
fundamentalists, we hate the vary sound of the word. Everyone is this world
knows it. May be it is your dumb mind that doesn't know what is being going on
around the world.
We will do it, and we swear you that it will be done. Get ready to leave home
safely before a tragedy happens.
Ismail
London - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 02:50:55 (MDT)
Sappe,
I heard that some students on government scholarships in various countries are
facing a serous crisis. The government of Maldives has not been paying
tuition fees regularly on time. Thus some universities reject Maldivian
students to have access to facilities like library and Internet rooms.
How pity. May be there isn't a single cent left in the Maldives coffer.
Gayyoom and his cronies are on extended holidays to more than 20 countries in
Europe and Asia, while poor fellow Maldivians are working 14 hours a day just
to fulfil their hunger.
Zahid
Malaysia - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 02:37:04 (MDT)
Pass this to free radio. Why is it that the detainees list contains repeats? Marnie Latheef Nedhunge is the same as Marnie Latheef Chaandhanee villa. That wasn't the only case. There was Ziyaadh and Mahir. Could be more.
Haleel
Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 02:10:58 (MDT)
This comical Shaheed has given false statements to the international media. He told that Government has established a committee consists of MPs to oversee the investigation process. Infact, the government has today establish a cabinet committee not with MPs. He also told to the international media that Maldives has a Human rights commission to cross check what is happening in the investigation process. What is this? These power greedy gang deserve to be hung to death. Comical Shaheed must understand what he has been talking about. He betrayed to the Maldivian people in exercising his duties. Kalo, you are to serve us not to Gayyoom.
Alhey
Perth, Australia - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 02:07:41 (MDT)
"He [Sobir] explained that the
authorities were concerned that the demonstration was perceived as the start
of a Islamic revolution or coup against the government of President Gayyoom,
so it had to be dealt with firmly."
http://travelvideo.tv/news
Kekeke. Did Sobir mix up the words Gayyoom fed him? Or was it plain stupidity?
We all know it would be a nice trick for Gayyoom to label the reformists as
Islamic extremists in order to sell his (tyrannical) actions to the West. But
to say Gayyoom crushed them because the West "perceived" they were trying to
start an Islamic revolution... will the West buy it? What a joke!
Another Maldivian
Athens, Greece - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 01:05:21 (MDT)
This is really confusing..... from one
side MR. PRESIDENT seems to be saying is only few people who gathered at
Jumhooree Maidhaan and on the other hand the same Idiot is saying a large
number of people had gathered and created violence when he addressed to the
Majlis.... what's going on....???? I'm not sure whether to believe that the
big Idiot (PRESIDENT) or the small idiot (govt spokesman)......????????
Cheers
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 00:34:37 (MDT)
Recently I sent the following message to
The Maldivian expecting a reasonable answer from them.
(note: the wording may be not exactly the same)
"Do I have the right to express myself? If so what do you think would happen
to me if I told the president (in front of a huge crowd) that I no longer wish
him to be the president (of course my wish would me nothing at all, but
still..). Will it be a crime? is it unconstitutional? Would I be left alone
without being harassed? Can I live my normal life that I lived before?"
They never responded and the reason is they do not have a fair and reasonable
answer to give. The reason for me to send this message to your site is not
that I wanted an answer from you but I want every reader (that includes The
Maldivian too) to know that I have sent it to them and got no response in
return.
One other thing that beats me is the effort of the speaker of the Majlis
trying to avoid a secret ballot for the selection of the president of the
Special Majlis. Iis there anything wrong in doing it that way? If that is the
case no one will have the upper hand.
Even the constitution itself guides in that direction. So what is all this
fuss. The reason is obvious. They have already selected a president!
Is this what we called the real democracy or the path to true democracy?
Shameful.............. isn't it!
Ali - email ayya_ammaday@hotmail.com
After reading the article Voice for the
little people by Little men (25 August 2004) posted in The Maldivian, I as a
Maldivian woman, feel utterly disgusted by such crap. First of all stop
writing in sexist language. You seem to be projecting yourself as a scholar
with great knowledge, but unfortunately you have failed to impress me. I am
writing this in DO forum because I know that you will be visiting this
site to fulfil the needs of your inner little person who is craving for true
democracy and freedom. You are degrading our people, both men and women by
referring to them as "little people", maybe you acquired this from your little
mentor. Is your HEP the superman, because you seem to be giving all the credit
to this HEP by saying "The HEP is working day in day out to bring about reform
to the country in accordance to his best decision." and forgetting to
acknowledge the hard work of the so called little people who work tirelessly,
day and night for the betterment of our nation. Lastly, you seem to be very
narrow minded to think that everyone calling for freedom and democracy is
thinking of becoming a PRESIDENT.
Hawwa Fulhu <hfulhu@dhivehiraaje.net.mv>
Thulusdhoo, K Maldives - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 00:24:13 (MDT)
I agree with AIS about the degree of
International Involvement. While many of us would like to think our small
Nation of just under 300,000 is given no lesser importance than countries that
are facing similar situations, the rationale here would be to qualify the
recent history of the world in this respect and thence, weigh our expectations
accordingly.
The International Community, as hard as it might, does not convince me that it
can contribute an effort worthwhile to further domestic interests. And
re-emphasising AIS's words, the level of involvement with a low-key and
strategically non-existent country would go only as far as diplomacy.
Most Maldivians are setting the bar too high for the level of expectations
from the Intl. Community. One possible reason might be that we have never been
involved in what seems to be now on the International Arena. It is only under
false expectations can we think too much of the International Community.
Maldivians should accept reality. No Knight in Armour is going to come round
this time to liberate us.
My view is that change could only be brought using information, social
education, and empowerment of society through engagement in conversation and
opinion formation. All parties involved gave this a try - only to find
themselves being brought to an abrupt halt. The sheepskin has finally slipped
off and now we see the true colour of the dictator beneath. Sappe' put it in
nutshell when he gave the interview to Minivan Radio interview, "Maldivians
will never forgive Maumoon A. Gayyoom (and those who were involved with full
knowledge) for this brutal assault he inflicted upon the People of Maldives".
This is very true.
The rational thing for us people to do at this point would be NOT to lower
ourselves to the state our oppressor is in. Modern Social thought and
reformation rarely works in an environment sucked clean of all liberties,
fundamental rights and freedom. Notwithstanding, we should not resort to any
sort of violence. What I do support instead is to hit this regime where it
hurts most.... Non violent campaigns (of which a very good example is
boycotting tourism), such as avoiding all Regime-aided local businessmen,
Government Offices, mass-desertion by civil servants - amongst other things.
This can be the only way at this point to quell the unrest and restore the
order of law. The momentary price of hardship we pay is the smallest kindness
we can show to our future generations. It is afterall in our old age and their
young, we will realise the err of not having fulfilled our pledge to deliver
this country to our inheritors in the way we have acquired this country as a
peace-loving prosperous nation from our forefathers.
My heart weeps uncontrollably for my fellow brothers and sisters who had the
courage to face this dictatorship, for the first time in the last twenty six
years and suffer at the hands of the NSS. As for the National Security
Service, we are just beginning to see that the trainees who goes to Girifushi
are not lying about the harsh conditions there and the bestiality they adapt
once they undergo full training. Maumoon has brain-washed these soldiers and
policemen to see nothing except what he shows them. I can only feel sorry for
the NSS soldiers who seem to have no conscience of their own. Instead they
supposedly live on the vow "verin dhifaau kurumugai....hashi gan'daai
furaanain qurbaan vaan mihuree tha'yyaarah".
I pray to God that He may show Maldivians yet a brighter, peaceful and
prosperous future, Insha Allah.
The saviour
Coventry, UK - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 00:06:03 (MDT)
It is believed by many that "Maumoon akee
varah dhurah vissnavaa beyfulhe'" and when you think about his past and
present actions, I think there is some truth about this statement. In the past
also he allowed people to talk freely, allowed some pro-reformists to sit in
the Majlis, but what happened later, what happened to Anni, and look at now,
the great Maumoon felt or may be it was "vahee" that his people are ready for
perfect democracy, so he called out to his nation and he let the people talk
freely, but not for long, this was only a trap to catch his enemies. Maumoon
does this periodically because he knows that with his each new term, new and
old enemies of Maumoon (true democrats) will rise against him. So he is always
prepared to protect himself and his followers.
Hasankaari Party <haanee@meedhoo.com>
Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 23:00:37 (MDT)
Can we write a bit diplomatically
Dear colleagues in DO
I would like to express my gratitude towards the great and most wanted kind of work for Maldivians like us. However I greatly feel that we should write nicely in a language that adults, oldies and young people will appreciate.
Thanks
Allo, Manex
Shafeeu <shafeyu@yahoo.com> - by email
Maldivian resorts started reporting
cancellation of foreigners due to the state of emergency declared in the
country. Many westerners have cancelled their trips to Maldives and unlikely
to go there unless the people arrested are released unconditionally.
Mr. Gayyoom you have ruined our country, our economy and our good name. You
ought to resign NOW. We have had enough of you for the last 26 years.
The whole world knows you are just trying to hang on to power. Nobody is
listening. Please resign before the Maldivians give you to the sharks!
Abbas
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 22:15:33 (MDT)
DHON HASANU has made a very good point. The governments' actions prove their inability to handle "a small mob". Gayyoom had to declare a State of Emergency because NSS could not control "a small mob" from putting a fire to Huravee Building and trying to enter NSS. I am so ashamed of NSS! What would they have done if "an average sized mob" come onto the streets?
KALHU ALEE
Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 20:23:16 (MDT)
Once again we are proud to see Mr. Saadiq
taking the center stage to bring democracy to the Maldives. He was not there
with knives. He was not there to burn a building, but he is there to tell the
world what is going on in the Maldives. Mr. Gayyoom seems to believe that by
presenting lies to the parliament his work is done.
The country is under emergency rule and it took him almost two weeks to tell
the parliament what he has done. He has no plans to release the innocent
people. He has no plans to bring any reforms. After 26 years of dictatorial
rule, it is just too late. We need brave people like Mr. Saadiq today. He have
seen and tasted the torture chambers of this country. From 20,000 miles away
he still can hear the crying from Dhoonidhoo.
Mr. Saadiq, we love you and we know only you can change this brutal regime. We
are counting on you, please don't let us down.
Raheema
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 20:13:37 (MDT)
I am glad that the "Students for change
in Maldives" have taken this initiative to keep the pressure on the regime.
Today they have informed Bank of New York at New York, where Maldive
Government keeps their reserves to hold on to the funds before they are abused
by the regime. They have also informed bankers in Hong Kong, India, Pakistan,
Sri Lanka & Singapore to monitor the transfer of the funds by the regime and
Gayyoom's cronies.
Today Gayyoom have blamed all of you living abroad, but the fact is without
your work and help we cannot bring any changes in the country.
The government has blocked all the websites giving information about your work
and today Gayyoom has called all of you traitors.
Please keep up the good work. Your former colleagues in our offices in Male'
will provide you all the information and documents to back up your facts.
We need all of you to take this extra step and keep the rest of the world
informed about the atrocities in this country.
Rasheed
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 19:59:45 (MDT)
Sappe and all pro-reformers,
We cannot wait any longer then. We cannot tolerate any longer seeing this
Dictator on TV setting like an asshole with his boasting and eccentric manner
as if no one in this world can challenge him
Thinking that international community will come and save us is a big mistake.
Nor the EU will try to remove him from power. Believe that international
community will never intervene with any sort of power unless there is sever
humanitarian crisis. It is not the case with Maldives, at least not now. So
they will never do it. Think about Zimbabwe and Burma. International community
is pressuring them, mostly by words to be more democratic, but nothing more
than that.
Iraq is a different case. They pose a "threat" to western world. And there is
"interest", oil.
So we need to change our tactics. Think about these issues seriously. We need
to do something solid and brave. No muttering.
AIS
New Zealand - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 19:32:35 (MDT)
Minister Sobir has been busy spreading
Maumoon-is-the-greatest propaganda and visiting London brothels.
He (Sobir) said tourism had lifted the Maldives from the least developed
nation status to a middle-income nation. "Many wealthy countries still have
some poverty, even the oil-rich nations of the middle east. You find poverty
in the United States and in the UK as well," said Sobir, "but the kind of
abject poverty you are talking about, we don't have that any more."
He rejected the idea that tourism wealth was reserved to a few rich people who
controlled the hotels and resorts. He said the general population benefited
from a trickle-down effect of improved prosperity and a better life for all
because of tourism development. "One third of the population, 120,000, are in
school," said Sobir. "How is that being achieved? You do not find that level
of education in other countries of the region. We are a small island country
but we have become the envy of the world in many ways."
(http://travelvideo.tv/news
Sobiru
London, UK - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 16:48:18 (MDT)
We want all readers to write to Chinese and Japanese Embassy in Colombo that Mr. Yameen is a killer and he should not be welcomed by anyone as a representative of the Maldives.
Kaleem
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 16:45:02 (MDT)
There are still who believes Gayyoom will
survive these forces of reform. They are mistaken. The people had given
Gayyoom a chance to make changes, but now he has no one but himself to blame.
He had decided to become a sitting duck listening to his brothers. The
patience are running out and soon Gayyoom will see the real face of the
opposition.
Gayyoom you have seen the first part but you haven't seen the best part yet.
Hameed
Cape Town, South Africa - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 16:07:10 (MDT)
Yameen wants to go and meet his son who is studying in Singapore on STO account. He wants him to come back to Male as he knows his son is not safe anywhere outside Male'. He has brought him up telling him that his father is going to rule the country.
Waseema
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 16:01:15 (MDT)
Joke of the Month
Question: Why was Abdullah Hameed fired from his job at the Sperm Bank?
Answer: Because he was caught drinking on the job! Ha! Ha! Haaa!
Ahmed, by email 26-08-2004
Hi
An opposition group calling themselves "STUDENTS FOR CHANGE IN THE MALDIVES"
have asked US government and the UN to ban Dr. Latheef and other
Gayyoom
cabinet ministers entering into USA charging them with crimes against
humanity. The group charges that Dr. Latheef gave advice to President
Gayyoom
to torture prisoners. They also show evidence of several islanders who were
jailed and tortured on instruction of Dr. Latheef when he was Deputy
Minister of Atolls Administration. An affidavit with police reports,
pictures and tapes were submitted to US Department of State, Department of
Homeland Security and United Nations.
The leaders of this group will travel to Europe next week to meet concerned
officials in London, Paris, Berlin & Rome.
Breaking News
Calgary, Canada - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 11:15:43 (MDT)
Is it possible to receive Minivan Radio through the Internet? I guess it will be very helpful for many listeners if it can be accessed via the Internet.
Thanx
AntiSamarey <antisamaray@hotmail.com>
Male', K Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 04:05:13
(MDT)
EU fact finding mission to complete their report on Maldives by the end of this week.
Gafoor
male, k Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 04:27:35 (MDT)
I guess Gayyoom has banned all DO mirrors and proxify.com too. But here I am.... hehehe! He can't ban us from getting in as long as internet service is provided. Mr. President, the only way is to ban internet service in Maldives. Cant you do that? You are God!!! You have the powers!!
Adil
Male, K Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 06:16:26 (MDT)
I am amazed at seeing the List of
Government Informers. People like Maatey should be ashamed of themselves to
be even mentioned in such a place. It is really very sad when sports heroes
like him become pawns in Gayyoom's diabolical schemes. As sure as the Sun
will rise Gayyoom's reign of terror will come to an end sooner than later and
what will happen to the fate of people like Maatey. Maatey is a person I
have know since he was a kid in school and long before he became famous
playing for Victory Sports Club. How can Maatey face his conscience when
people like Abujee have been harassed by this Gayyoom. Maatey owes his
footballing career to people like Abujee.
Maatey, if you see this please think carefully and take the side of the
people and support democracy.
Mohamed Manik
Madras, India - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 09:39:40 (MDT)
The plan is to wait until Gayyoom goes out of Male'. He cannot sit there without taking his wife shopping. You can count the time from now. If we have all options on the table and we have people in Maldives now just to do that. Gayyoom must release the people now if he wants us to give him a chance to make meaningful reform in an appropriate time. Unless we see Yameen, Hameed & Ilyas removed, the meter is on and the time is counting. We leave him to make that decision before it is too late.
Habeeb
Durban, South Africa - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 10:04:39 (MDT)
Gayyoom is wasting his time checking all
the ships coming into Maldives. It is just too late. What we need is already
in Male' and it is clicking.
Gayyoom for the sake of the people and the future of out tourism m