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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 move Yameen
out of your cabinet NOW.
You will be surprised the extent Maldivians will no go to bring democracy
without a single member of your family. Gayyoom I urged you to do this. This
country belongs to all of us not only to your family.
Jameel
Montreal, Canada - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 10:08:30 (MDT)
NEWS: Gayyoom has banned www.maldiveislands.org
NEWS
Male, K Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 00:31:45 (MDT)
DO should not publish comments from Gayyoom supporters. Those government websites doesn't publish our comments either.
Hussain
Male, K Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 00:37:11 (MDT)
Editor, we need updates on the EU fact finding mission please!!
Shah
Male, k Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 00:43:39 (MDT)
Some websites are reporting that Maldives has released 120 detainees (http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_968730,0000.htm) The truth is Maldives has NOT released a single detainee. Some kids has been changed from Jail to house arrest. They are not allowed to go out of their houses. They are only allowed to go to school or to work, and ONLY during day time within a certain time frame. They are told that the case is not over and they cant leave Male. Is this releasing them? What about our MP's who represent thousands of people? They are still in jails. DO should reveal the truth on this.
Ahmed
Male, K Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 00:58:12 (MDT)
NEWS: Gayyoom to send Yameen to Japan and China to spread his lies on the Friday 13th crackdown.
NEWS
Male, K Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 01:10:13 (MDT)
Opposition is still very weak and has
lot to learn.
It is my observation that the current opposition to Maldivian government
does not understand basic rules of Politics. Recent involvement of
opposition politician's (if there are any) with religious groups had very
negative effect for their cause.
Even a small child in the Maldives would know that religious groups are not
well received in Maldives and when opposition leaders use their "help" or
make them the front bench for reforms I think it gives government every
chance to make Maldivians fear about change.
I must say that I have absolute respect for people like Mr. Ibrahim Ismail
or Mr. Gasim Ibrahim for their effort to change our lives for better. I also
think they have every right to call upon the government to let the voice of
people to be heard. However I also think their association with People like
Mr. Zaki does not help them in fact many Maldivians regard this association
as betrayal.
I am sure there are many who does not agree with me on this topic, but I
think it was very unfortunate to let previous corrupt official's to lead the
reform movement and calling these people heroes does not help at all.
I think we must learn from our mistakes and must move forward to better
democracy, therefore I am still waiting for real politicians from opposite
side to surface.
Zoom7
Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 01:36:29 (MDT)
Officers of the National Security
Service has been told that they are a useless bunch of people by the Chief
Spokes person of the Government Dr Ahmed Shaheed ibn Abdul-Shahhaf.
The Chief Spokesman have repeatedly denied the fact that there were
thousands of people gathered in the Republic Square on Friday 13th. He has
said that there was only a "Small Mob". I feel sorry for the NSS that they
were not able to control such a "Small Mob" that the government (also
according to the spokesman) had bring the town to a "State of Emergency". My
goodness, what a disregard and shameful statement by the spokesman to the
genuine hardworking security personnel of the country!! Well at least there
are many who are honest in NSS. Perhaps the majority!!!
Dhon Hasanu
Male', K Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 02:35:49 (MDT)
Q: But you had no contender Mr. President.
A: No I did have contenders.
Q: You were the only man people were voting, either yes or no for you.
A: No, there were four contenders, but I was the only one selected by the
Majlis who are the elected representatives of the people. They elected me as
their sole candidate in the field of four candidates who presented their
credentials to become the President.
Q: But don't you think if really you are so popular and most of your
supporters also say you are so popular, can't you just have a multiparty
democratic system where people are allowed to contest against you and...
A: I want to have a multiparty democratic system, that's what I am
proposing.
Q: So what's stopping it?
A: The derailment of the process by this mob.
follow link for complete story:
http://www.123bharath.com/india-news/index.php?action=fullnews&id=10140
KUDA ABUDHU BARAHANAAVUN
Male', Maldives - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 02:43:31 (MDT)
A: I want to have a multiparty
democratic system, that's what I am proposing.
Q: So what's stopping it?
A: The derailment of the process by this mob.>>>>>
I have a good mind to ask him whether he was being impeded by this mob
for the last 27 years! But then again, he will respond by saying "violence,
violence, violence", "havaa ge thereya'h, fazaa ge thereyah, ja'vvah", "Its
simply not true"!!!
Mr. President, do you not comprehend? The moment you used your 90% alibi as
the one-stop solution for all of your ailments, then, people would question
as to why you do not allow any Political Parties and Contention.... Isn't it
obvious? You are a glutton for your greed, deception and conspiracy.
And please, Mr. President. You have the marks of a true liar, twiddling your
fingers, voice breaking and clearly false impersonation of a happy person
who is holding at bay the deceptive animal you are on the other side.
Maj. Nazim
NSS, Malé, India - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 02:56:21 (MDT)
Hello "Fact Maldives"
You do not qualify to be journalists. You do not understand ethics of
journalism. So you are again trying to bring disrepute and bad names to our
beloved country. If you were going to continue with your style of writing
and posting opinion polls, then I would say you better change your name,
like "Gayyoom Maldives" or "Gayyoom Regime" or "maldivesthetorturechamber"
There will not be a single person in world who would not laugh his/her gut
out by seeing your polls. This is the first time in human history that a news
agency had put this kind of polls. Shame on you guys, the very poll speaks
itself your so-called "truth". How pathetic and unforeseeable news agency
you are. Any body will realize what your agenda is. Fortunately or
unfortunately it was a terrible mistake you did. But there is no need now to
change it. The whole world has seen it.
AIS
New Zealand - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 03:06:14 (MDT)
Sappe, You deserve our appreciation. But I think more needs to be done
to convince Maldivians about their rights and how Gayyoom has been violating
all our rights and misusing our wealth. Even many educated Maldivians don't
understand these things. They are easily caught with Gayyoom's lies and his
propaganda. We know that there are paid people in our government to fool
Maldivians. Their only job is to promote Gayyoom and get publicity to him.
WE know that DO have few people to do these works. However, it is a must I
think to produce counter arguments for Government's lies. Sappe, you used to
leave most important issues untouched. Pls try to think about it. You are
the person to respond every article in Maldivian media and international
media. We really appreciate the work you are doing. Keep up the good work.
Maldivians
Perth, Australia - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 03:13:55 (MDT)
When Gayyoom says that very few people were at the Republican Square.
What does he meant by "few".
10,000 people, this means in;
USA it is equivalent to 8 million
Japan it is equivalent to 3.8 million
New Zealand it is equivalent to 100, 000
In a small county like Fiji it is equivalent to 30,000
Then, how on earth are you going to say it was few? And then you say most of
them are just bystanders. Yes, you are in fact very right, they were not
creating violence. Does this mean that you personally believe that if there
is a protest against the government, the crowd should incite violence? The
more peaceful the protesters are the more they like to become ordinary
bystanders. What a joke!!!!!!
AIS
New Zealand - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 03:19:57 (MDT)
Again Gayyoom lies to the representatives of our people. He told to peoples Majlis that a huge crowd of people gathered in the republican square on 12th and 13th. And he said it was illegal. What is this? To the international media government has been telling that very few have gathered on 12th and 13th of this month. This greedy man is talking rubbish. But the sad thing is no MP has challenged him. They all are puppets. They are not deserved to be in the parliament.
Maldivians
Perth, Australia - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 03:36:11 (MDT)
What the hell is going on with this
stupid PRESIDENT....? Why can't he ban sites where pornographies can be
viewed? For sure you don't have power to BAN satellite signals....We will
find ways and means to reach DO every now and then.... Now plan to confiscate
all the Dish Antennas from Male' like Iran who banned satellite dish in 1995.
We placed your name in the famous fools list now... not in Presidents
list... This is civilized world we are not in 60s or 70... A range of High
Tech communication products comes out to market every second... You can only
beat innocent people when ever you want while you are in power, but you cant
play with the technology....!!! MR. PRESIDENT..
Cheers
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at
01:26:54 (MDT)
Please don't keep Ministers in the same job after one term.
After their first term, they just relax and they lose the zeal and energy and
commitment they had initially. The thing they do is make some employees do
their private work all the time and even if these employees do not perform,
nothing happens. They don't even care about what is going to happen or is
happening in the sector. Maybe they have no idea or expertise to understand
issues of particular sector. Your are guilty of paying for these people from
public money. they Take everything very easy. Why don't you ask all employees
to rate these guys after five years. Only people who get more than 90% you may
keep in the same job. Otherwise give them a hard talk or fire them so that
your name wont be dragged into the mud because of their lack of commitment.
A job of Minister or president is not a tharika of only one or two
person or family. We want change. Big time.
Sincere civil servant
Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 22:19:52 (MDT)
What is the latest on the activities of the fact finding
mission from the EU?
DO please employ more reporters to get news from Male'. We can no
longer rely on "unconfirmed reports" from "inside sources".
There are Maldivians with good reporting skills living the the country. Pay
them for their services. I am sure you will get better reports then.
Maldivian abroad
Sydney, Australia - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 21:34:30 (MDT)
GAYYOOM CAN BAN ALL THE WEB SITES, BUT HE CAN NOT BAN THE
HEARTS & MINDS OF MALDIVIAN,
HE CAN NOT HIDE THE TRUTH.
MY QUESTION
ANTI MDP SITE IS NOT BANNED, BUT ALL THE WEB SITES CALLING FOR DEMOCRACY ARE
BANNED BY GAYYOOM
MOHAMED <manchoo@hotmail.com>
Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 21:25:54 (MDT)
I was surprised why Gayyoom decided not to send his own brother to meet the rest of the world leaders and to tell them the real story. Instead Gayyoom picked ministers who are all sympathetic to the opposition. Two ministers who spoke to another opposition leader, told him that the response he/she got was very cold and in diplomatic terms, they just hoped the reforms proposed by Gayyoom will turn out "soon". He/she told the caller that after 25 years in power, no one is going to believe a word their boss was saying. I want to congratulate the ministers for having the guts to speak their minds. What a difference it makes, the moment they steps out of the country.
Jameel
Vancouver, Canada - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 18:58:59 (MDT)
Hi Sappe',
I just want to thank you for the great job you are carrying out on behalf of
every individual of the country who is patriotic to the Maldivian community. I
am confident that people will not forget the work you have done and will be
doing in the future for the betterment of the country.
At this juncture, I would like to give you a suggestion which I feel is quite
important at a time we are fighting for our rights against this tyrannizing
regime.
That is to publish two books on:
� "A critical review of "man for all Islands" and
� "The world's secret Dictator".
These books should be of high quality in terms of its contents, design and
images. It should not contain defamatory words.
Surely you will know how to raise funds for the publication of these books.
You will have a better idea than me on how you can proceed with this job. I
hope within few months these books will come to existence. Insha Allah.
As you are aware we do not see any negative aspect of his 26 yrs of ruling.
Therefore, I feel it is something we must do. A copy of the book could be sent
to various diplomatic missions across the world. Although you cannot sell
these books in the Maldives, you can still cover the cost by selling the book
to people living in abroad.
Gayyoom is a guy who has much interest in history and he himself initiated to
write the book by requesting a British author to write the book on "the man
for all islands" and the publication of the book was sponsored by Gayyoom with
people's money.
Thanks once again
Musa fulhu <fulhu2004@hotmail.com>
Male', Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 18:56:26 (MDT)
This is another attempt by Gayyoom to fool the rest of the world. Ofcourse no country is going to turn away a representative of Maldives or even Israel for that matter. But these countries are well informed by the opposition groups. They are not going to bank roll Gayyoom ever. The opposition groups are also travelling and keeping the west and the neighbours informed about the truth. They all unanimously agree 26 years is just too long for someone to talk about reforms.
Naseer
Singapore, Singapore - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 18:45:23 (MDT)
We all know Gayyoom has failed for what he has been sworn
by the people of Maldives. As a commander he has given order to shoot innocent
citizens of Maldives twice even this year. This is a known fact to every
common man in the world. This dictator is now making preparations for the EU
fact-finding missions to the Maldives by painting the prison cells and is
already distributing new mattresses and bed sheets. During the last 26 years
Gayyoom's brutal police and security personal have killed over 16 inmates and
tortured thousands of innocent Maldivians. Intimidation, widespread
corruption, suppression and oppression, injustice and state-sponsored
terrorism have become a way of life for Maldivians, while wealth of the
country is enjoyed by handful of people who are associated with Mr. Gayyoom's
regime. He is mocking at the face of democracy saying he wants pure democracy
in our country and going to the extreme of dictatorship. He should be stopped
immediately. I hope you are aware of those MPS in Mr. Gayyoom's concentration
camps, elected by the people with strong Majority. If you check the
statistics, the arrested MPs cover a clear majority of our nation. Ibra is the
respected Male' member which has highest constituency. Dr. Munavvar is the
respected MP for Addu that has the second largest voters. Respected MP Gasim
was elected with a very strong majority. If you calculate the total of the
coverage of the Maldives of those arrested we can see a clear majority of the
population being arrested. Are they really terrorists? I have seen with my own
eyes along with Mr. Abdulla Jaleel of HD Nolhivaram, Mr. Mohamed Abdulla of Gn
Mulaku, Mr. Abdulla Rasheed of S. Fedu, Hon. Fathulla, Hon. Arif Hilmy, Hon.
Adam Maniku, Hon. Sobir, Hon. Rashida Yousuf, Hon. Dr. Zahir Hussein consuming
alcohol and drugs. Am I wrong saying it isn't pro-democrats who import tons of
drugs into Maldives every day - it is surely Mr. Gayyoom's friends. Mr.
Ibrahim Hassan along with Ahmed Azim of Kanifinolhu Resort have witnessed Mr.
Abdulla Hameed Hon. Minister of Atolls having sex with a boy, a crime he
committed during daylight.
Is Mr. Gayyoom not guilty of the following crimes? Carrying a gun in his
pocket when he took oath as the President for the first time and he confess to
people about his wrongdoing. Allowing his brother Hameed to be publicly
bisexual. And he facilitates of Hussein Maniku Dhon Maniku to be transferred
to whichever office Hameed holds. Allowing his brother-in-law Ilyas to flee
with all that Government or to be precise public money. He told every body
about it and all his affairs with women and publicly conducting a trial
against him. That's not all. He even took him back to office as a minister.
What a shame? Are you aware of Air Maldives case, and what happened to the
criminals who misused hundreds and millions of dollars? Is the money lost
accounted for anything? Are you aware of the fact that neither the president
of USA, nor the chancellor of Germany lives so luxury like Mr. Gayyoom? Where
is the money coming from and who finance it? Are you aware of the fact that
78% of the Maldivian people don't even get just their basic needs and they
earn less than a dollar per day? Would you please tell me who's responsible
for it? Are you aware of the fact that the vote papers are pre-marked in
favour of Mr. Gayyoom in the islands during the presidential election? How
silly is it that every morning we pledge loyalty to a piece of cloth? The flag
doesn't make our country great; but the Constitution does if anything, we
should pledge to the Constitution.
You (Gayyoomists) are a bunch of idiots who do not realize what a great
country you live in. I wish you could wake up under tyranny just one day and
then you would be praying for the chance to salute the Maldivian flag.
I have learned a lot of lesions in my life. Two of the most important are that
first, there will always be a heartache and struggle, and you can't make it go
away. But the other is that people of good and strong will can make a
difference. One lesion is a sad lesson and the other's inspiring. We are
democracy and peace loving Maldivians and we chose to be inspired. It's not
the best thing to say my friend please stays away from me, but you are the
same like Mr. Gayyoom.
"I promise we (democracy and peace loving people) are going to be the heroes".
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 14:27:37 (MDT)
The person who wrote in The Maldivian titled, "voice for the little people", has discriminated us Maldivians by calling some of us and down grading some of us to the extent as "little people". Shame on you. Disgusting. Cheee cheee. Every one of us no matter the president, the kunikahaa meehaa, the masakkathu meeehaaa every single one of us should be treated and when voiced and talked as EQUAL. If you can get what equality I am talking about. Not as some little insect or as little unworthy elements in the society.
Equality for all
Male', Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 12:33:45 (MDT)
Some NSS officers and other staff have agreed to carry out an operation to topple the government, provided the political parties can come together and work together. They have planned a series of actions to do that. Now it is the time for the people to come forward and join this proud group of young people.
Major "Keifa"
Male, Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 12:26:44 (MDT)
Just watch Maumoon's performance once again on 17 October
2003 in his interview to Adam Scott of the BBC. Look at his eyes as he denies
that people are afraid to talk against his government openly.
Not only are Gayyoom's supposed "reform agenda" far from your own ideas, the
prevailing conditions of emergency rule is hardly justified for a few people
with personal hatred against him and some fundamentalists. Few would believe
him.
Time and time again Gayyoom has played these tricks to put his opposition
behind bars so that he can once again deceive the poor ignorant Maldivians and
change the constitution so that his reign continues.
Five consecutive terms is more than enough to bring about change. What we have
changed in the last 26 years, if at all we did, was for the worst for the
average Maldivian. We never had the benefit of the US$3000 we were supposed to
have made per head.
Freedom of speech and association is something you did promise when played a
similar game to get rid of opposition to tailor our constitution to protect
your corrupt government.
While in vague words, freedom of speech and association is stipulated in our
constitution the reason why an application for a political party must go to a
rubberstamp Majlis is because Gayyoom did not want to give room for any kind
of opposition to his rule.
Looking forward to the day when real democracy, equality and prosperity
Hiyama <amoamahaana@hotmail.com>
Koh Male', Thailand - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 12:06:50 (MDT)
"Fact Maldives" web site is nothing but all bull. I see that GANGS are being created by them. I mean real ones, not like the fake ones which are present in this country before. With the introduction of these professional GANGS nothing can stop violence. I mean it will be more difficult for the next govt to tackle these issues of drugs and crime. And drugs will be more rampant than ever. Its sad to see this happening. Any one who understands what's happening here can see what's happening to our motherland. Its sad to see that Fact Maldives is allowed in Maldives while Dhivehi Observer is banned. This shows that the present regime doesn't care a tittle about the well being of our country.
Dylan we need a comment from you, you social expert.
Another concerned Maldivian who just couldn't stay quiet
Male', Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 11:42:26 (MDT)
I see here almost always that the days left for Maumoon is numbered. What is the number? May I know so that I can plan for what's ahead of me. The sooner the better I guess.
Scarr
Arkansas, US - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 10:38:45 (MDT)
Dear concerned American,
If another dictator other than Maumoon tries the same as Maumoon has done, I
assure you, we the people of Maldives, at least me, will stand up against them
and fight that dictator to the very last breath of mine.
Aiminath Lahufa Adam
Male', Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 10:34:17 (MDT)
Gayyoom has send Tourism Minister Hassan Sobir to UK, Germany & Italy to spread his lies about Friday 13th.
NEWS
Male, K Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 08:24:53 (MDT)
Theemuge special fund
Maumoon you have no right to undermine the work of the Ministry of Social
Security. You have no right to give funds to people from your Theemuge fund.
You are doing it to promote yourself. Is it your own money you are giving to
people who beg for it? It seems people have to bow you to get funds from this
bribe scheme.
These funds should be added to the Social Ministry budget. And it should not
be treated as "special gift" from you. People don't have to beg you. There
should be no funds available to anybody from Theemuge. Once people apply to
the Ministry, eligible people should be provided assistance accordingly.
Musa fulhu
Male', Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 08:23:29 (MDT)
Way to go DO!
Now lets see if Gayyoom will dare to ban Washington Times also.
And For the Concerned American
Believe me come the day we will be able to vote freely, we will not elect
another dumb (cause he does not realize its better to find a way to step down
saving face now, instead of holding on to power even longer) dictator. 25
years of loyal Gayyoom style dictatorship has been enough for us.
We will bring in something called accountability, separation of powers and
Freedom of Expression into existence in the Maldivian community. And we the
people will keep in check our leaders next time around.
I do think most Maldivians are enough educated, to vote wisely, and with the
right people at the helm our economy will get even better, and we will see on
the ground the effects of having one of the highest earnings per head in the
south Asia region.
We will herald in a better future hopefully (not a worst one).
Kabulo <Kabulo4@hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 07:17:44 (MDT)
Mr. President H E A U Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom,
Where are your supporters and your loyal servants? In your words those "Lobuvethi
dhivehi dharin" who loves you. Why didn't we see thousands cheering your name
or calling for your innocence? We reject you and we'd like to expel you out of
our minds forever. We're nothing like you and we know what is good and what is
wrong. We will not start our new life with mistakes like you did; we are going
to build new Maldives, and Maldives that neither you nor any of your fellow
criminals can recognize.
The new Maldives is totally different from what you wanted or planned in your
sick mind. This is the Maldives where everyone listens to anyone even to
criminals like your self if captured. The people of Maldives have judged you
decades ago, few years after you came to power. Your denial to the people's
judgement didn't do you any good; the entire killing and all the torture you
did will haunt you.
Don't worry we'll get you and bring you to justice and carry out a sentence
that was agreed on decades ago.
We cried when we walk up on the November 3rd 1988 when few Maldivians with
foreign mercenaries have attacked our country, but we'll be a part of it
should it happened again not because we hate our country but we hate you. We
hope that the EU and the UN will help Maldivian people to find out the truth
and be with them to topple down a brutal criminal like your self. Criminals
like your self have no place in our community.
A whole nation had her history written with tears and blood and pain and
humiliation and death. Please let us the Maldivians to breeze freely. Please.
please. Let's learn a lesson from the suffering of Maldivians.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 07:16:22 (MDT)
Dear DO,
I have heard many common people on Male's streets calling our heroes of Friday
the 13th as being selfish or power hungry themselves. But we've some how got
to explain to our people that a selfish person wouldn't speak up as they did
that day, risking their entire livelihoods (businesses, family and even life).
A selfish person is more likely to stay in the safety of his/her house or play
along with the corrupt games of the current regime (as many do). These people
are being bombarded with the propaganda from dawn till dusk, as one
contributor to this forum put it.
I pray that the Minivan Radio will soon make a ripple, which will one day
become a massive tsunami that will break at the doorsteps of the regime.
HaaRooN
Male', K Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 04:49:10 (MDT)
I'm surprised that DO is publishing pro comments in the forum about a dictator. We love freedom of expression but do we really do need to bring comments about how good Maumoon is when we know the truth.
EF
Meedhoo, Seenu Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 04:44:32 (MDT)
What a bunch of hogwash that article on "...the most
influential women in the Maldives.." is. These women here have done nothing on
there own ... most of them are too fat to even bend down and pick up
something. While most of them sit on their asses its the low-level staff who
break there backs doing the really important and hard work.
I would totally disagree that they even have the mental capacity to achieve
something worthwhile.
One little thing I can agree can be on the "influential" term, as, probably a
couple of these women bang Maumoon or some of his more powerful cronies - so
they have the authority to bark orders at others, if this is anyway related to
influence.
The real worthwhile women who need to be praised here for their individual
efforts would the the hard working poor mothers who do so much to support
their families and see they get an ounce of justice in this cruel society.
So screw you, and don't write articles praising this bunch of worthless dog
crap.
Peace! Just my thought on this.
Hogwash
Male, Kaafu Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 03:41:41 (MDT)
Hello Gayyoom,
Do you know a system called "patronage system". It a system of government
practiced by wicked, inhuman, but emotionally very weak and tolerantly very
limited power hungry despots like you. We have seen such people in our part of
the world. Suharto of Indonesia is one.
The fear is that, when these kinds of people leave the country or are removed
from power, the country will be in chaos. And very easily there will be total
anarchy in the country. So this guy has to remove from power very cautiously.
That is why we need to remove everyone involved in Gayyoom's patronage system.
AIS
New Zealand - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 03:11:52 (MDT)
Hello, the despot Gayyoom, try to talk something sensible.
The State Department knows very well who are involved and linked to Al Qaeda.
They know better than you. Do not try to teach them. Do you know that they
have each and every country in the world assigned to a group of technocrats
(consists of economists, politicians, forensic experts in all fields)?
You need nothing else in this world, other than a long lasting and painful
death. We will ensure that it will happen to you, including some of your
family members.
AIS
New Zealand - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 02:58:17 (MDT)
Will there be a person in this world who is more pathetic,
dumb, idiotic and insane than Gayyoom.
I do not know how the people who he arrested on 12 August are benefiting from
this regime. What on earth Gayyoom thinks that they (peaceful protesters) are
trying to derail the so-called 'reform process', if there is any?
Even the foetus will understand that it is he and his cronies are benefiting
from this regime, not the vast majority of the population. So who will try to
bring reform and who will try to avert it? Hello Gayyoom, don't you think and
realize that people in countries are laughing at you when you say, "they are
trying to derail the reform process".
AIS
New Zeland, Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 02:38:46 (MDT)
Few people? Looks like Gayyoom can't count, which might
also shed some light on why the bitch has been in power for so long. 90% must
be the result of a serious miscount.
Reporter: Gayyoom, how many fingers do you have?
Gayyoom: one
Reporter: wrong, bitch.
Reporter: Gayyoom, how many penises do you have?
Gayyoom: 90%
Jaleel
Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 02:20:48 (MDT)
What the hell is going on with this stupid PRESIDENT....?
Why can't he ban sites where pornographies can be viewed? For sure you don't
have power to BAN satellite signals.... We will find ways and means to reach
DO every now and then.... Now plan to confiscate all the Dish Antennas
from Male' like Iran who banned satellite dish in 1995. We placed your name
in the famous fools list now... not in Presidents list... This is civilized
world we are not in 60s or 70s... A range of High Tech communication products
comes out to market every second... You can only beat innocent people when
ever you want while you are in power, but you cant play with the
technology....!!! MR. PRESIDENT..
Cheers
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 01:26:54 (MDT)
Many of the detained MPs, including Hon. Gasim Ibrahim (Buruma) and Hon. Ibrahim Ismail (Ibra) were actually requested by the government to come to Republican Square. It is very likely that the authorities believed that these MPs had a greater chance to convince the crowd to disperse and thus the request. However, out of the many news, reports, afterthoughts etc the government broadcasts, it has completely ignored this key point. This conduct of the government can only be interpreted as an attempt to distort the true representation of reality. Or could there be any other explanation?
Ashfag <love4Maldives@yahoo.com>
Male', K Maldives - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 00:29:50 (MDT)
Dear editor,
I just want to express something about the state emergency which Gayyoom has
announced.
Recently I heard that there would be some bomb blasting at Gaazee and Huravee
building and what I feel is would really MDP try to do such thing since they
work for peace and reform?? I don't think so.
This would probably be Gayyoom's propaganda in order to prove the world that
the state emergency which he announced is in correct manner. As far as we know
that state emergency will only be implemented if a country is at very critical
situation. Can someone declare state emergency when "few people" (as in
Gayyoom's wording) gathered Jumhooree Maidhaan????
best regards
Friend - by email
Dear Editor,
I would like to express my thanks to His Excellency President Gayyoom for his
efforts to make this country into a peaceful and prosperous nation. MDP ought
to acknowledge the great strides the country has made under his leadership.
I can understand the unhappiness of some members of MDP regarding the current
democratically elected government; let's use peaceful means to bring these
opinions to the forefront, respecting the order and customs of our ancient
society.
Thank you.
Arrested
Hithadhoo, Addu Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 20:55:07 (MDT)
Oh People,
If Ibulees/Dhajjaalu can ever be seen in the form of human being then there he
is, have a look... This is TWO in one....
Cheers
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Male, S Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 15:31:08 (MDT)
BREAKING NEWS: In the next one or two days the Government will ban www.proxify.com which is used by lots of Maldivians to read DO.
NEWS
Male, K Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 15:11:19 (MDT)
Lets start the meetings to continue in the mosque after the
Friday prayer.... I'm sure if that happens he will order to stop Friday
prayers..... THE PRESIDENT OF MALDIVES, RUNNING OUT OF TRICKS...
Cheers
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 14:37:46 (MDT)
I've twice submitted my comments to TheMaldivian and they
did not publish them. Boy am I offended. After all the claims they make on
their website about DO not publishing all comments this is a surprise.
I was actually trying to help them, (in view of the fact that dispute of being
called TheMaldivian, their main and only activity seems to be bashing up DO
and MDP and all other reformers) by suggesting an alternative less-misleading
name for their website. Something more in line with their actual work.
Well so much for freedom of opinions, seems they are also taking a leaf out of
Gayyoom's manual.
Kabulo <Kabulo4@hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 12:40:44 (MDT)
Warning to the regime
Release Dr Munavvar and Suood immediately. If you continue to hold them in
jail whilst they are innocent, we may have to give you a good lesson. We are
confident that Dr Munavvar and Suood are doing everything in the best interest
of the Maldivian community unlike you. Dr Munavvar and Suood have served the
country to a great extent and you have no right to harm them simply because
they act professionally in serving the Maldivian community. If you and your
family commit crimes, they certainly cannot give a blind eye on their barbaric
actions. It is against their profession. The whole of your family have
committed millions of crimes, in particular sick minded Hameed and greedy
Yameen. Your family's actions to tyrannize the people will not be tolerated by
the Maldivian community anymore and you can see it in every part of the
country. Your curfew is a proof of that. No one supports you genuinely.
According to a saying of the prophet "Loving your community is not bigotry,
helping your community to tyrannize others is bigotry".
Musa fulhu <fulhu2004@hotmail.com>
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 12:17:17 (MDT)
Dear Patriots of the Maldives,
I am a concerned American. I am concerned because I saw the poll that asked if
your president should step down now. So many of you replied yes it was scary.
It was scary because I do not believe this has been thought through. How can
you assure that another dictator from congress, the military, or the masses
will not come to replace your president should he step down. Let me remind you
that Fidel Castro of Cuba replaced a dictator and his intentions were to
establish a democratic nation but he became an even more wretched dictator.
How can you be certain that the economy will not be disrupted or put into
decline. If poverty worsens after your presidents removal then the people will
believe that desperate times call for desperate measures and will vote in a
dictator?
Sincerely,
A Concerned American <wasyoproblem@aol.com>
United States - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 09:41:44 (MDT)
Unless Gayyoom release these people and continue the road of freedom and away from nepotism, we are going to turn the taps dry, go back to the days of 6 hours of electricity and the days of Number please. Now it is for Gayyoom to take it or leave it.
Shafeeg
Male, Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 09:27:58 (MDT)
Finally the end is coming. The misery of the people are going to be over. We will turn a new page in our history. The days of Gayyoom and his cronies are numbered. There are more clever people even within the system who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the betterment of all. Maldives...here will come.
Afeef
Durban, South Africa - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 09:25:18 (MDT)
Another question that would have been very timely for the
BBC to ask H. E. President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom.
BBC: "Sir, which proportion of your entire net worth do you accredit to the
convincing poker face you have - using which you have won at the games?"
Yes, Mr. President. We know you have been practicing your poker face every
night before you resign for the day with your wife- Na'ttoo. You lying
conniving, demonic brute you.
Another thing to point out is that you, Mr. President were mistaken to
believe that the Interviewer from the BBC can be easily had as your paid
goons in the TVM (I refer to Saleem, Khaleel, the b'st'd who got arrested for
swearing on Public TV, and Masood). Unfortunately all those efforts in poker
rendered useless in your repetitive and feeble rebuttal when asked about the
charges the Parliamentarians and members of the special Majlis were being
detained on. I swear no decent man could like with the audacity and the utter
contempt that you have for your mankind.
Before I leave this message I will quote verbatim from the president's
interview:
1. They were some fundamentalist individuals
(all the three thousand people?
[Goodness me, Mr. President, had that been any true then you're call for
Islamic solidarity must have been to no avail)
2. We have to see to find the appropriate time for change
[And by we, Sir, who do you think it is? You and your clan? The pack of wolves
you call your cabinet? Or is it just your homosexual brother (the one who has
incest with sons-in-laws) and the lizard-look-alike, Abdullah Yameen? P.S.
Yameen's significant other could have done better than that. Apparently in
one of her drunken rampages, she was heard saying to one of her lady-friends,
"he has the shortest tool that barely resonates anything of the like and
before you know its alive, the living daylights will pour out in a senile
fashion"]
3. We have been changing things for the past twenty five years
[Indeed you have Mr. President. Just like napoleon (the pig) nurtured a pack
of Wild dogs to fend off and defend his grip on the animal farm - surely Mr.
President I would presume that you are bright enough to understand that I am
talking about the drugs problem. Things have changed. Maldivian youth no
longer cares about Islam as a part of our heritage and the identity of
Maldivians is almost a vague myth to them. We have knocking shops, man-escorts
for your brother, a growing jobless market, atop of a fairly tended herd of
people who devote their entire life to sing praises and hymns to you. Thanks
to the micro-mouth (MM) Sammarey]
4. Radical departure from the last twenty five years.
[Supposition: this radicality that you speak of is mainly associated with the
methods you have practiced your liberal dictatorship. On the 9th of June you
changed hands by substituting new instrument tools. First off, taking credit
instead of admitting to yield to pressure from opposition. Secondly, drawing
out any reformist minded persons through re-assuring them a false promise of
safety and immunity from his dictator ship. Finally, giving the authority to
Yameen and Hameed to conspire in any way they seem fit to give the effect of
white washing all traces and voices of reform and opposition to his government
and policies. Mr. President - you are the Guru-Deva of late day Radicalism]
5. I think that the country is now ready
[You? And you say you think? Now, I know god endowed you with the gifts of
intelligence, but never have any Maldivian seen you exercise your will to use
that gift for any good purpose other than for yourself and your family. How in
the world do you think you can decide for us when we need change? We granted
you to govern the Bodies of the State, not our will. By saying this, you
incompetent fool, you have just pronounced your fully-frontal dictator ship to
the International Community.]
Thank you Mr. President. You have done more than we could ever ask for.
Our President whores himself on
world-wide Television <pokerface@lasvegas.com>
H. Vaijeheyge, Male, Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 09:23:32 (MDT)
Mr. Gayyoom,
For your sake, don't tell such blatant lies to the international media. And a
warning! Don't you ever consider the Maldivians as fools. You are only fooling
them and abusing the nation, and it seems you are obsessed to the extent that
you will continue to so until you get fooled by your deeds. Now you have
reached to a point where even small common sense doesn't have room in your
confused mind.
What a wrath has caused on you!
Mahudee
Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 08:13:46 (MDT)
It really is sickening how Gayyoom insist to keep on lying to
his people and to the wider world! He very conveniently told BBC that nobody
is above the law. Had it been that way, I can assure you, Mr. President that
our grievances will not be as severe as present!
I wonder why the Zia Abbas (nephew of First Lady Nasreena) not even entered
that fiasco-like court house Gayyoom has setup in relation to the trials of
September 2003 incidents. Surely he has been charged!
Oh I get it Mr. President! You had your fingers crossed when you answered the
questions, didn't you?
Ashfag <love4maldives@yahoo.com>
Male', K Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 02:57:51 (MDT)
Tittle-tattle
There is a rumour that Mr. Hameed is trying to legalize gay marriages in
Maldives. He will have three wife's from Addu; namely: Nizar (Maradhoo/Feydhoo),
Jameel (Hulhudhoo) and Mr. Abdullah Saeed (Hithadhoo ).
Hiyalee is also in the list, but Yameen will not let him go! Lucky gay!
Full supporter of MDP
Ali Baba <true_100percent@yahoo.com>
Addu, Hithadhoo Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 02:54:12 (MDT)
MALDIVES; A nation under siege..
The Maldivian, a society handcuffed and tortured by its own people.
A regime in power since our birth, a regime using the people of Maldives as
their tools to maintain the RULE of the wicked and inhuman desires of the
ruling elite comprising of few families who have been on this EVIL MISSION
since our childhood, since such a long time.
Today, the country is in turmoil. The people neglected and destroyed for the
benefit of power and fame. The people left alone to survive a revolution of
change and a falling regime. The people faced with the revenge of the fading
regime confronted by desperate by the people of Maldives.
The countries constitution is whored among the ruling party with disrespect.
The religion of the people, Islam, used as a weapon of display. The holy book
interpreted according to the wishes and for the protection of the ruling
party. The government offices corrupted and tuned to benefit the regime to
ensure that the people of Maldives are given minimum to the lowest.
While the people of Maldives are not allowed to form political parties, the
people of Maldives have no freedom of expression, no freedom of speech, no
freedom of love, no freedom to fight for freedom and no freedom or any way to
voice their concerns. The people are being harassed by the government
implementing numerous rules and regulations to protect the regime from the
people of Maldives. Each and every regulation is based for the benefit of the
regime. Even the street lights, the one way roads/streets, the traffic lights
are located for their benefits. The blessed are the people and families who
support the regime (gives them no other choice) enabling them to be in power
for life. The present government seems to be SUPERNATURAL. They have no
faults, they do everything right, it is a sin to criticize them in any form
and today our preachers, (only available in the regime) are confirming that IT
IS A SIN AND AGAINST ISLAM TO CRITICIZE MAUMOON ABDUL GAYYOOM, the president
of the Republic of Maldives.
Do you believe this! It is insane but the TRUTH, in Maldives. What a JOKE! The
media, TV, Radio, speakers, microphone and other such gadgets are owned by the
regime and only can be used on their behalf and for their propaganda.
According to the media the whole country is with Maumoon and behind him
supporting all his actions. The media encourages the public to spy on their
own people, their families and friends to help the regime to be in power. The
media is involved with high treason against the people, helps the corrupt
government officials, Ministers and thugs working for the government to hide
their criminal activities against the people of Maldives. The criminal
activities of the regime have gone off the limit. They are so DIRTY; they have
gone to the extent of murdering innocent people of the Maldives even on the
assumption. The government is so corrupt it has gone to the extent of pushing
illegal drugs to the young children of Maldives in their plan to destroy our
younger generation whom they are sure will rise against them.
So many people, boys, girls, men and women are arranged to get addicted to the
cheap form of crude heroin. Most of them are in and out of the so-called
rehabilitation centre where these children are being brutally tortured and
killed by the regime. These families who lose their children are made to
believe that death is the only cure for these young people (the so-called
paatey's) who take drugs. Take them out of the society, destroy them and do
not let them get cured as they go back to drugs.
This is how cruel a regime can be when it is sick, out of their mind. They
destroy their own people for power under a carefully made out power plan. What
a shame!
The government is capable of stopping anything coming in to the country.
Films, magazines, spares, weapons, fire-works, criticism of the regime,
medicine, people, animals, vegetable, food items and anything at all which
they do not want. But DRUGS, they cannot stop. Especially the fast addictive,
cheap (affordable to the Maldivian society), HAKURU. WHY? Why not 'DEATH FOR
DRUG DEALERS' A lot of Muslim countries have this law. Why not Maldives, the
famous 100% Muslim nation!
You are right. The reason is then their people will get caught and their
MASTER PLAN and VISION 2020 for the people of Maldives will be jeopardized.
Under their MASTER PLAN, the whole country is given a connection to the CABLE
TV. Of course you have to pay for that. Double the amount you pay in
neighbouring countries. The multi-channel drama's keeps most of us, especially
our women and children busy, at home, in front on the TV, deaf to the outside
environment, blind to their to their basic needs. Today it is a NECESSITY. A
MUST, to all citizens of Maldives and the only legally acceptable form of
freedom and REFORM. We are believed to consider ourselves having a good day
when we are able to fantasize ourselves as the HERO or HEROIN in the many
dramas and fictions we watch. That keeps most of our public busy. The rest on
the road and active are drug addicts and people planning to overthrow a "holy"
government. People against the ISLAM.
Under their VISION 2020, today we are UNDER SIEGE. EMERGENCY LAW. Actually it
is not today but all what we have in our country is EMERGENCY LAW. YET AGAIN
majority of the leading people who has the guts to open their mouths on behalf
of the people, WHO HAS A HEART TO SACRIFICE THEMSELVES FOR THE PEOPLE, are
behind bars. LOCKED AND SILENCED. They talk too much, they educated the people
too much, they want to help the people too much and they have gone out of
limit to fight for freedom. They need to be branded. TRAITORS, and
FUNDAMENTALISTS. Raid their household, offices, families, find any slightest
evidence you can convict them or FRAME THEM. This is an easy task for the
present regime as they have no laws to abide, no constitution to follow and no
MANNERS at all. They do not need court orders, search warrants or any other
permission. They are ABOVE LAW & ORDER following MAUMOON, THE GOD.
WAKE UP FROM IGNORANCE!!
The present regime will not free us, never remove the cuffs in our hands and
feet. As, if they did they all will end up BEHIND BARS FOR LIFE. They never
want their families and friends to be like the COMMON MALDIVIANS. They cannot
afford this as they have NO HEART TO FEEL, NO BRAINS WITHOUT POWER and NO
COURAGE FOR COMPETITION. But, a BUNCH OF THIEVES HIDING BEHIND MASKS.
Ibrahim, Male
Male, Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 02:43:52 (MDT)
Dear People,
I can reveal that both Dhiraagu and Focus received the same list of site to be
banned. As such the uses of Dhiraagu service still can access DO from
some mirror sites. However, Focus has gone beyond what has been asked to block
every single that can access DO. Isn't this a bit too much? This action
of Focus is a very clear indication of where their loyalty lies and whom they
want to please. Imagine the research Focus had to identify all those sites!
I call for all our readers to boycott Focus and I request DO to do some
investigation on the owners of focus and publish some report. I can bet there
would be a load to be exposed.
Please this is urgently needed!
Jawaad Ibrahim <hatefocus@avasmail.com.mv>
Male', K Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 02:37:02 (MDT)
From The Maldivian: Regarding the article; "Reply to the
letter by Concerned Graduates from Maldives" by Ali. I would like to thank Ali
for presenting such a coherent argument against the unrest propagated by MDP
and their associates. It is sad to see that so many of our educated youth are
falling into the habit of demanding everything at once, right now, with no
thought to what is best for the country. Change and reform cannot be brought
about like a tidal wave, with a violence that would sweep away all the
existing foundation and leaving garbage strewn across the streets like in
1988. Change needs to arrive like the constant gentle wash of waves over the
shore, bringing precious shells and molding the sand grain by grain, leaving
our beliefs and traditions untainted. So please use your intelligence and
reason, and take a critical look at what has already been achieved by the
current regime, and what is being done to our country by these terrorists in
MDP. Don't be deceived by these people and their false information, decide for
yourself, you owe it to yourself and your country. - The Voice of Reason
This is a laughable comment. I have only one thing to say. When dictators are
there, the waves doesn't come as gentle a gentle wash. It comes with typhoons
or cyclones. One such typhoon has come, god help us and save us and don't
bestow another "cyclone" over us. That's the end seed of what we have seen
with every single dictatorship we have seen in this world.
Dreamer
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 01:01:31 (MDT)
"The Maldivian" has surely and incorrigibly gone MAD. Its so hilarious to read the comments on their comments page. I was cracking up every now and then. ho ho ho
Mukhthaar
Colombo, Shri lanka - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 00:54:03 (MDT)
Mr. President, it's really sad to hear from you that the
citizens are happy with the government. I think you should think twice before
you say you got a 90% votes for your presidential election. I'm sure your
brother (Hameed) will have hard time finding ways to cover the games that he
played to get you those 90% votes. It's true that we poor people will not be
able to do anything...but there will be a day that you will be questioned.
When that happens you will be accommodated in a Palace of Hell Fire.
Insha Allah.
Hassan Kaari Party
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Male, S Maldives - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 00:39:17 (MDT)
I call upon all Maldivians not to sign any petition conducted by the present government of Maldives. I have been a victim of this method once. Beware and refuse to sign. They will use the signature AGAINST YOU ALL when ever they feel like doing it. So beware of these tactics.
Daood
Colombo, Srilanka - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 23:51:38 (MDT)
What the hell this
president is talking about...Violence, Violence, Violence...? Same as he was
saying JAVAH, FAZAA YAH, VAYAH.....and the previous interview....not true, no,
not true, simply not true........Who created violence? Who is afraid of
loosing power? What are you talking about?
Hassan Kaari Party
Hassan Kaari <Hangudhari@yahoo.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 22:40:44 (MDT)
Violence violence violence! The way you tried to convince the BBC reporter also proved that our reformists are innocent. Wasn't it difficult to convince the reporter Mr. Gayyoom? I am sure the reporter didn't believe you. Hehehe You are crazy Gayyoom. Didn't you feel guilty while giving the interview? You and your power hungry family members created violence, and don't put the blame on reformists who love our nation so much. I know they have done nothing wrong even though I am in your cabinet. You have committed millions of crimes and we want to see you tried in court in front of the public. You can't simply escape the way Nasir did, and we will ensure that no country provides you a safe haven. No one will agree Dr Munavvar will break laws; he was sacked simply because he challenged your gay Hameed's unethical characteristics. Now I am facing similar problems from your family members. I don't know whether to resign or not. I am unable to uphold the existing rules and regulations. Gayyoom, don't make me sick by ordering to do things against the law. I have to stick to my profession. Thanks Gayyoom
Dr Saeed <Saeed@attorney.gov.mv>
Male', Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 22:34:06 (MDT)
Dear DO Team,
I get about 50 (or more) Debug Errors on the Forum Page. Can you please fix
that.
Thanks!
Saathi
Melbourne, Australia - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 21:34:11 (MDT)
Gayyoom is now blatantly lying in front of international
media. This brings memories of recently fallen dictators in other parts of the
world; they'd lie to the end.
Let me ask Gayyoom a simple question. If I take part in a peaceful rally, and
certain individuals within this rally carry out a criminal act, am I to be
arrested and tried for the said crime too?
When the BBC journalist asked Gayyoom about what criminal acts were performed
by the parliamentarians he's thrown in jail, his response was, "Violence!".
He's pronounced them guilty and they haven't even been brought to a trial yet!
This is justice, the Gayyoom way! His opponents are automatically presumed
guilty!
I can't be the only one who finds this whole saga bordering on the ludicrous.
When photographs are being published showing extra-ordinary detail of the
criminal stabbing a policeman; why are we not being shown such detailed
evidence of our parliamentarians engaging in "violence"?
Fighting for Justice
Hithadhoo, Addu Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 21:24:05 (MDT)
How far we have come! And the stupidity still continues. What else can we expect from this government? The EU fact finding mission will today. I hope they weren't railroaded by our government officials..... Let us remain hopeful. May Allah give us the strength to overcome these cruel people. Amen
Saathi
Melbourne, Australia - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 20:53:18 (MDT)
Its sooo incredible to see the interview of Gayyoom sitting
there and lying with such a straight face.
I think he disserves an Oscar for this.
And that pompous a-- saying that he is bringing changes now because he thinks
the time is right (to the question of why he did not bring about changes in 25
years of his rule), does he think he owns Maldives or what???? Deciding on
when and to what extent he will implement our own God-given rights.
I guess we have to even be grateful to the fact that he is even thinking of
bringing about changes now.
His interview is enough to make anyone vomit. I just hope that the EU fact
finding mission won't be fooled by all this whitewash.
As for his famous quote "Nobody is above the law", well I hope one day soon Mr
Self Proclaimed President (King) we will show you that it applies to you also.
Kabulo <kabulo4@hotmail.com>
Barcelona, Spain - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 16:38:35 (MDT)
The EU team today requested to meet with members of parliament and Gayyoom arranged the meeting with Hiyalee, Nazim... and few other Gayyoom supporters. This man thinks he can fool the whole world!!
khabaru
Male, K Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 15:07:31 (MDT)
Gayyoom is planning to leave for Singapore on first week of September. We are ready. This will be your last visit out of Maldives. We will make sure you don't come. Arresting these people will not stop the rest to keep you away for ever.
Waleed
Male, Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 13:02:10 (MDT)
We are not against anyone personally but we are desperately
in need of the real reforms and real democracy. As long as the current regime
is willing to implement reforms proposed and demanded by the reformers, we
have no problems. But on the other hand, if he is trying to play games and
showing all his clever tactics in deceiving the public, we need him to step
down immediately and allow someone who is capable in bringing real democracy
and developments to the Maldives. If not, we will give our best support and
assistance in any way possible, to topple him from the position, for the best
of the present and future generations. We are sick of the cowardness,
inequality, discrimination, injustice, and tyrannical rule of the president. I
wonder how long we have to cope in a situation like this, without rights to
express our feelings and frustrations and deprived of basic needs, like proper
sanitation, education, health, electricity and water. It seems Maldivian
citizens are living only in the capital city Male', thereby providing every
facilities for the best of them and treating us, living in the atolls, like
useless rats.
He has been elected as the president not by a fair election. We were forced to
cast our vote in favour of the government and even sometimes, the vote paper
has been ticked by one of the personnel, assigned by him. If someone manage
to deceive them in ticking the vote paper, or if they are doubtful of him,
then they will not give access to cast the vote into the ballot box. I am
quite confident that if a fair election is to be conducted, he will not get
even a 30% of the total vote. He is always deceiving international community
by the "show" of fair election in Male' and where international observers
present, and playing his dirty games in the atolls. We have complained several
times, about the situation in the islands to the puppet commissioner of
elections but he simply ignored us after lying to us saying that he will look
into it. We knew that such will be the outcome, even when we complained about
that. But we had no other way accept raising the issue to the commissioner.
There had been incidents of little violence by those who are furious and
outraged by the situation, but they simply can't do much due to the fear of
being imprisoned and losing the job and family, by the autocratic ruler.
We would be little bit happy at least if he had improved education and health
facilities and others mentioned above, which are essentially important these
days. We pray one day we will see true democracy being enjoyed in the country
and everyone could live with a sense of secure and free life within the
boundary of Islam and law.
Hopeless
Gadhdhoo, G.Dh Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 11:17:00 (MDT)
Hey this is lousy. DO is not doing enough. There are
no updates. We are keen in checking the site every mint to see if there are
more updates and news.
You have not even informed us of the raid to Gasim's office last night and
further you have not even comment to the lies President made on TV today in
the BBC report.
What are you guys doing. Are you guys finish or what. If you want to get our
blessing do it properly and keep us informed of what the hell is going on in
the town.
You guys are too lazy in performing your duties.
Wake up and do more other wise you will fail.
Desperately <keepus@update.com>
Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 08:16:59 (MDT)
I was all so sceptical when local media said Gayyoom
invited the EU mission to Male'. Now it's clear that that was a big lie. Read
about it at
http://www.eubusiness.com/afp
Lies, lies and more lies
Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 07:24:00 (MDT)
Hi guys did you listen to all the lies of Maumoon on BBC
today. I never thought that Maumoon is such a liar . But ofcourse this is not
the first time he lied to the people of Maldives and to the international
world.
I noticed that he did not say any thing when BBC questioned him of his
relatives in the government. Well what a set back for him in the international
world. I wonder if he still thinks that he can fool the international media
like the way he was fooling his own people under an iron fist for last 3
decades. He deserves d***h nothing but that. I wonder if he has forgot the
fall of Amin Didi. No wonder the end of this dictator would be surely worse
than that. I am sure people of Maldives would not care to damn feeding him to
the sharks.
Let us see the end of the story. We will watch and celebrate on that day. Days
are numbered my dear.
Well, it seems no body was blind folded, no body was handcuff and no body was
even tortured. The same typical story and lies. Those who are coming out from
your prison has developed double courage and will face you will 'shock and
awe' as the American says.
Make no mistake about it Gayyoom. You will be brought to justice and you will
be held accountable for all the crimes you have committed and for all the
money you steel from our treasury. Come on get to your senses before its too
late.
Hell on you
Yaseen <yaseen@hotmail.com>
Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 05:43:41 (MDT)
The historical records of this country have been written
inaccurately in government official texts. The texts by the Centre of
Historical Research have been edited and some historical records omitted.
While we are talking about money misappropriated from the Treasury, Maumoon
has also destroyed and distorted historical records which are our national
heritage. There has been arrests and raids on the homes of prominent
historians like Shafeeguge Shafeeg and their documents confiscated. The record
will be set straight how ever much Maumoon is trying to hide the truth.
There is so many things our young people should be aware.
Wouldn't they be keen to know that Maumoon was carrying a smuggled gun at his
inauguration ceremony in 1978. Also bribes were given to parliament members to
vote in his favour. Wouldn't our youngsters be keen to know of all the lies
and empty promises that Maumoon made in his rule and his indifference towards
the well-being of the poor people in the country. eg. Maumoon has given loans
in the millions from government funds to his loyal people to build houses and
expand businesses. Very few are even repaying these loans. But Maumoon has in
his 26 year rule never given a housing loan to the very needy.
The new reformer
Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 04:39:56 (MDT)
The Maldivian says everyone is entitled to express their opinion' wow. But why don't you also say except Sappe' and reformists and all anti-current regime people. and also the opinion should be in favour of current regime no matter what.
The qauman khiyanatheri Maldivian
Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 04:27:13 (MDT)
We have 98% literacy rate but its surprising that there are
hundreds and thousands of Baathil vote (unreadable-illegible votes).
What happens in the islands is they open the vote box and make lot of nice
artworks in the ballot papers already finished if there is a cross. In the
first instance they put a different key and not the key given by the election
commissioner. Than they do their dirty work and put the right key before
sending it to Male'. They also votes in the name of dead people, seaman's and
those who cannot go to the voting booth. All this is done under the capable
guidance and supervision of atoll and island chiefs. This is a secret
everybody knows. The only place they cannot play like this is in Male' and
look the percentages there, 60%. In spite of their efforts to silencing key
anti-regime people (by arresting) and use of other intimidation techniques.
But your are proudly saying to the BBC and in all news organizations that 90%
people have voted in favour of you. shame
Hassan Fulhu
Island - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 04:23:51 (MDT)
Its no surprise to see Maumoon ordering for mass arrest....
let's remember the mass arrest he ordered in 1987, due to JSC exam paper leak
from Min. of Education when Zahir Hussain was the minister. The papers leaked
from Min. it self due to lack of supervision and yet poor students had to
suffer....... the same period Zahir said that "Alhugandu menge raaje ah
beynunvanee medhu madhurasee thaaaaaleem"
Hassan Kaari Party
Hassan Kaari <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 04:22:35 (MDT)
I have a complaint!!! I've sent a number of comments to "themaldivian"
and since they contradict with their propaganda they have not published it ...
Somehow its funny to see "I'm posting this comment in themaldivian because
DO refused to put this in ..." makes "themaldivian" looks more like a
bunch of hypocrites day by day.
Biggest joke from the Govt. is keeping "themaldivian" alive while banning
DO.
One other thing ... did the NSS guys take the computer monitors with them too
when they raided Ibra's place? Its something they often do. Hehe ... makes one
wonder why they have a hard-on for computer monitors!!!
....and ... as the people at "themaldivian" cannot face the truth I'd also
like to make note here that as per the design of both DO and "themaldivian"
are concerned, "themaldivian" sucks big time here.
Abdulla Hameed
Male, Kaafu Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 03:33:01 (MDT)
'People are very happy' my foot. Happy of what? Happy
people living fear, intimidation, inequality, low quality education, disparity
between Male' and atolls, favouritism, corruption, bankrupt public companies,
nepotism, torture, murder, violating constitution etc, lack of basic services,
freedom of expression, 49% below population living below poverty. BBC Asia
Today please read this forum.
'I have been elected by over 90%'. Dream on. I was amazed by the acting on the
face which is worthy of an Oscar. 90% by allowing only yes campaign, Katheeb's
and atoll chiefs checking to make sure it is a tick and not a cross before
putting into the ballot box. And if it is a cross, giving warnings and chasing
the people away from vote box. Because if not they will lose their jobs. One
party, one candidate election. Shame on you. Sappe' could you please publish
or give interviews of such people who has to suffer because of vote rigging to
BBC Asia Today. On top of that restricting even a discussion on the bill which
will make voting more transparent. You're are really an amazing liar, liar,
liar, liar, liar, liar, liar, liar.
LIAR
Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 03:29:06 (MDT)
Gayyoom gave an interview today. He said that he was elected with 90% of total votes in the last election. He argued that it was a clear indication of support he has. He further said that only a handful of people are unhappy with his rule. Why does BBC promote Gayyoom? We all know that Saddam Got 100% in the last election. But we don't see even a single person supporting him after the liberation of Iraq. I am sure the same thing will happen in Maldives. People are afraid to speak out.
Aley
Perth, Australia - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 02:45:33 (MDT)
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE REFORMERS
Power is a prerequisite for the functionality of all societies. And power is
contentious when concentrated in its many facets, in single individuals at the
cost of others, where the lives of these others are humbled by exercise of
such concentrated power.
Ordered societies, (a claim to which I would not deny we also pledge our
allegiance as a nation), where willing individuals, willingly submit their
share of political power in favour of a few individuals, raises a foundational
necessity for moderation and a fundamental focus of best interest exercise of
such politicized power.
Therefore it goes without saying that political power in organized governments
by necessity requires moderation, what Bertrand Russel termed as the "taming
of power". We have, in our lifetimes, seen of history the truth in the
Confucian saying that "oppressive government is more terrible than tigers". In
our Dhivehi Raajjeh, we do not have such four-legged vicious beasts. Let us
keep true to this reality and not metamorph ourselves, in quest for power.
Power, be it with the government, be it with the binary 'other' of the
government in the form of opposition, or be it with the people, when given
qualities of absoluteness, corrupts. And that which is corrupt has little
functionality for the good of the purpose of power, for the purpose of power
is not to sustain itself in concentrated centers, but to disperse in its
pursuit of realizing the best interest of the people.
I would name this pursuit as democracy. And it is democracy that we have been
talking over the last year or so. For, finally reform appears to defy the
top-down order (which has been the traditional modus operandi for political
change in our country) and instead a quest for a grass-roots effort has begun
within our Dhivehi community.
It is not an easy task, this grass-roots business, especially when engaged
from a position of elevated self consciousness. We have much to change within
ourselves, if we are to commit our collective energies to a grass-roots
pursuit of democracy and change. And it is not sufficient that we examine our
lives only, (and contrary to what the Dhivehi Observer's banner shouts,
it is Socrates who coined the bold statement that 'an unexamined life is not
worth living' and not Plato, though it appears in Plato's Apology) but it is
also vital that we know who we are and with that seek virtue in the Apollonian
advise "know thyself".
Who are 'reformers'? To my appreciation of the concept, reformers are those
who have been visited, either in physical form or in the exercise of
intellect, by the dominating coercive power, and in this process, assessed the
object of reform and having concluded that the object of reform is constituted
not to the best interest for which it was originally constituted, thereby
decides to reconstitute it. This is the project of reform. It involves passing
judgment on the object of reform and consequent to such judgment, act to
enforce the mandate thereof. In order to justify the position that the 'status
quo' is undesirable and not in the best interest of the objectives for which
it was set-up, it is important to understand the 'status quo'. That leaves me
with a question at large; do we understand the present government of Dhivehi
Raajjeh, the latter of course being the object the status quo of which the
'reformers' deem to rectify and reconstitute? It also leaves us with another
question, 'Why must the reformers be the judges of the status quo?' To this
latter question, one may submit a rather simplistic response, i.e., for want
for any other. But then, I would beg to differ from such a reductionist
response. For a 'reformer' is not 'any other' person and a 'reformer' cannot
be 'any other' person. Perhaps what I seek in this line of argument is already
embedded in the simplistic response that I am contradicting; the reformer must
at the same time be, not the 'any other' and yet, ensure that he knows the
'any other'. Should the reform project be a process from within the community,
the reformer must also be one among the 'any other' and yet elevate himself/
herself from the lot of the 'any other'. In our instant situation, we have a
'reform' project and it is up to us to decide whether it is a reform process
from within or to let it be elementally an external reform project.
I hold to the conviction that, any external process of reform will remain, at
the end of the day, external to the community and external to the object and
purpose of reform; we do not need a colonial project of reform. We do not need
another externally dictated apology for a reform, one to which an aging Sultan
had long back put his hand and seal to; one that may at best be described as a
guise of reform. Our constitutional history, whatever limited of that we have
had, have been the doing of this legacy.
What we need is a reform process from within. One that is not laden with the
burden to supplant the status quo with an external oddity, but one that has at
its heart, the ordinary Dhivehin of Dhivehi Raajjeh. A reform process, the
mind and heart of which are Dhivehin and one that directs the energy of the
will of Dhivehin for reforming the status quo of Dhivehi Raajjeh. Taking cue
from DO's banner and to paraphrase Augistine of Hippo, since the
ultimate good sought for in reform, is not the good of a tree, or a beast but
of Dhivehi polity, we must first ask, what is Dhivehi polity?
Abuse, torture, death, grief, loss and alienation are terms that we commonly
identify with status quo regimes that 'reformers' are out to reform. Yet,
these words are only outward manifestations of the regime. Should we decide to
decipher the object by its manifestations or take recourse to consider the
manifestations as being a means to an end, in the present case, it leads us to
a conclusion that is widely acknowledged. True, and this gives the 'reformers'
an object to reform. What is the status quo of this object?
Let us not be misled by the sudden turn of events in our history, and also
would it not be an exercise of wisdom not to obfuscate the present and the
future by the past, though I must admit it tempts one to derive conclusions
for future from history. Still, the two are separate and operate in different
domains. In our effort to understand the object of status quo, I believe we
have made haste and we have been clouded by the past. To discount the
responses of the object of reform and to steam roll with a single minded
obsession of dragging the juggernaut of 'reform' is not reform, to my
understanding. In fact, I would go so far as to assert that the object of
reform is not just a regime, but the Dhivehi polity. The system and tradition
of political governance and the position of the participatory elements within
the geography of Dhivehi politics, that is the object of reform. Not a chair,
not an air conditioned office, not a palace, not a retreat, not a luxury yacht
and certainly not capital.
Reformers are not revolters and reformers are not rebels. These are three
different terms and outline three different pathways to alter the status quo.
Contrary to the other two references, reformers have the task of mobilizing
the energy gained by the momentum of the desire for change, into a process
wherein there is not an overthrow of status quo, not an overhaul of the status
quo, but a transformation of the untidy present to the originary object of
desire, a participatory Dhivehi polity.
And this project of reform must not fall victim to the sudden surge of
emotions, nor can it afford to be the dictate of vendetta and vengeance. This
train of reform that has finally got on track should not be derailed from the
cybernetics of democratic constitutionalism. But does the reform process have
a cybernetics? It is a manifest demand of any cybernetics that there must
exist a regulator and a system to be regulated. And these two elements must be
manifest and I mean by this, seen to be manifest.
A gaping failure of much of the political opposition in the Maldives, to my
understanding remains a misplaced understanding of this cybernetics of reform
and social change. From the narratives of the Fareed brothers, the
protagonists of the houses of Athireege and Velaanaage to the present momentum
for change, to name a few, appear to succumb to the same gaping hole. Sure
enough, one may make a point that all the political events that ensued from
the above references had regulators; the Fareed brothers' individual political
agenda were driven and controlled by the sole interest of toppling the ruler
in chair and taking the seat. Likewise, the power struggle between the houses
of Athireege and Velaanaage was about the same. It appears as if, theirs was
the chair for the taking and with some Excalibur like effect, the winning of
the chair was followed by an entitlement to the suzerainty of the island
archipelago. Talk of republicanism, can surely be viewed as a mere means to
measure up to a sudden surge of events that were happening around Europe at
the time of the World Wars. And perhaps, in a manner of speaking, like the
strangely outlandish uniforms of Mr. Amin Didi, republicanism became an
orientalist response to be British. Perhaps the bouts of fever that Mr. Amin
Didi suffered while at Aligarh, India at a time when the subcontinent was
simmering with dissent and being roused by revolt against the British were the
responses of an anglophile who could have little weathered the cries of
freedom, republicanism and democracy. And could it have been that at a time
like that, Mutaquaddim Party was yet another exotic element for the Athireege
brat to tout around? Perhaps. The comfort of the chair gave little room to a
philosophy of democracy or republicanism. The return of the Sultanate and the
revolt of Velaanaage clan thereafter, resulting in the display of anarchic
chaos and brutality, these are not isolated events dispersed in the annals of
history. For our political history, recent or ancient, has been a narrative of
coercion and brutality. Humane governance was something that rarely cropped
its head above the palm fringes of the islands. I shall not venture into
outlining ancient history; but rather limit myself to the present generations
that have seen violence and knows what Robert A. Dahl meant when he coined the
phrase, hegemonic regime as one "that impose the most severe limits on the
expression, organization, and representation of political preferences and on
the opportunities available to opponents of the government. In these systems,
individuals are prohibited from expressing public opposition to the incumbent
leaders, to their policies and ideology, and to the major social, economic,
and political structures. Organized dissent and opposition are prohibited in
any form" [Robert A. Dahl, Regimes and Opposition, (New Haven: Yale University
Press, 1973), 3]
That the Mutaquaddim Party was comprised of the cohorts of Mr. Amin Didi, that
Hakuraa Fair was set up to entertain a burgeoning class of bureaucrats, to
keep them at bay from the holy chair and that free foreign education became a
largesse and religion became a platform for popularity, these are all elements
of the hegemony that our generations have grown to be familiar with. And this
familiar narrative tells the story of a cybernetic of reform that had lost its
grounding. Instead, each of these platforms of 'reform' ripened into
cybernetics of hegemony. That is a reality out of which, one would hope
'reformers' would learn, be it the hard way, yet learn - a lesson that when
the object of desire of the reformer becomes the chair, reform becomes a
temptation that gives infidelity a bad name.
Out of the fog of history, one name gives credence to reform and gives change
a semblance of hope. The lonesome bird catcher from Utheem: every time he
caught the bird, he let it go and his object was not keeping the bird.
Lessons, if only we learnt!
Amid the turmoil of the recent events, reason prods the question: why? Like
young turks a bunch of reformers have sprung on the scene with a cry "Reform".
Without being sarcastic, I return to my earlier inquiry, reforming what? How?
Why?
As gullible as we ordinary citizens might remain, the only responses in
reference to these queries that are hurled at us run a bit like this:
1. That President Gayyoom is "evil".
2. That President Gayyoom has ruled for far too long
3. That President Gayyoom's regime is based on nepotism and is festered
with corruption
4. That President Gayyoom has ruled the country by the force of militia
and through torture and suppression of opposition
5. That President Gayyoom has appropriated the wealth of the nation.
And the panacea that is offered:
1. Establish a free, prosperous and strong Maldives
2. Establish a state that exists for the individual
3. Establish freedom and justice
4. Eradicate authoritarianism and prevent establishment of a 'third world
country'
5. Democracy for all
6. Liberalism for all
7. Establish the Rule of law
8. Establish a fairer market economy
9. Establish a civic society
10. A new social contract
Needless to say, it is a mouthful. However, let us look into this agenda of
'reform' a little closely (of course, I am hazarding a dangerous territory
here by presuming that the current 'reform' project is embodied in the
manifesto of Maldivian Democratic Party):
The "free, prosperous and strong Maldives" that is envisaged under this offer
to "win executive power" is to be achieved, by sustaining the integrity and
unity of the country, by providing 'world-standard education and a health
system within everyone's reach, preserve and develop our culture,
progressively protect and promote Islamic faith that will strengthen the moral
fabric of the society and create civility among people, creating a societal
value system that will respect human rights and create an eco-friendly liberal
business environment based on ethics.
"Nonsense on stilts"? Perhaps not entirely in that Benthamite description.
These are lofty ideals, brought together for a purpose. It is laudable that
this new political party is espousing freedom, prosperity and strength, not
for a coterie of individuals, one would presume, but for a community, a
nation. It is almost as if the beats of the drummer have acquired a
reverberation of their own. One could sense the energy and zest that propels
this endeavor.
President Gayyoom's long and tedious rule of the archipelago over the last so
many years, have not enfeebled the country, if strength is to be derived from
the yardsticks of populist economics, or from the importance a country
acquires before the international community in its multilateral relations, or
perhaps from the length, breadth and depth of its military machine. We have
emerged as a prominent tiny nation in the global chart of international
relations. We have, to borrow the language of the IMF, been one of the best
debt servicing nations ruled by technocrats and have managed to achieve
impressive economic GDPs and other populist factors. That makes the gullible
ask, wherefore art thou leading me, good 'Samaritan'?
To freedom, for it appears that the thought hangs by a single word, 'freedom'.
It must be admitted that the country has not achieved much on the freedom
front. Engulfed by scheming citizens, this remains a constitutional government
that had to take the oaths of office under life threatening circumstances. And
the ugly head of armed revolt, had raised its head every now and then with a
beguiling vengeance. I revert, not as an apologist to any one party, but as an
advocate to the scheme of non-violence and just wish to recall here, that one
must expect violence to be a parasite that breeds violence. This has been a
regime that has had to live with a continuing reality of cloak and daggers.
Freedom does not thrive on a bed of revenge. Angst, hatred and violence makes
home there. Easy to be befooled, is it not? I would therefore reaffirm, this
noble object embedded in the reformer's manifesto. But at the same time,
insist that Friday the 13th was not at least it did not appear to be a
peaceful vigil that will fit into a 'velvet revolution' hall of fame. If the
object of reformers is to bring freedom where there is none, would peace not
be the best vessel for this high idea? In our little hamlet-city, where every
policeman is a neighbour of a reformer and every bureaucrat a relative of a
neighbour, freedom at the point of drawn daggers do not make sense to me.
Instead, I would stand up to level the charge against 'reformers' who staged
the 'vigil' as not reformers, but vigilantes. And vigilantism, no matter how
much Che Guevaraian it may be, is not a vessel that holds freedom within its
firmament. Should a presumed enemy be a foreign invading entity, a call to
arms and vigilantism perhaps makes a claim more legitimate. But when the
perceived object of offensive is your neighbour and your relative, what sense
does saber-rattling make? The price of violence is costly, and we have as a
tiny nation paid by the blood of our brothers and sisters citizens, many a
times enough to grow wise now. Is the object of 'reform' to put the brother
against brother? What good is a language of hate, when what is sought is unity
and integrity and yet what is done is entrench brother against brother?
The 'reformer' it appears speaks many languages. In the pursuit of the free,
prosperous and strong Maldives, he/she will preserve the Maldivian culture and
'progressively protect and promote' the faith of Islam. This is definitely not
a slight of hand. What do you mean by 'progressive' protection and promotion?
In the language of social engineering, that would stand to mean a gradual and
slow and measured process of protection and promotion. But, is that what the
people of Maldives want? To make my stand more clear and unambiguous, let me
assert here that President Gayyoom was elected by the people of this country
on a more valiant and bold ticket of religious fervour. To protect and to
promote Islam, absolutely and without any qualifying marker attached thereto.
The constitutional documents of the country, till this date operate under a
principle of internal validity that by necessity gives recognition to the
absoluteness of this feature. There is nothing progressive about it. The
language that the 'reformer' uses appears to mislead, purposely or through
inadvertence, to a certain secularized libertarian ideology.
Now that we are on the subject of Islam, I question the position of the
'reformer', not to inquisition, but to remove a pervading anxiety and
ambiguity that holds me at bay. Allegations of bacon eating, budwieser
friendly, atheistic nature have and continue to be made against some of the
most vocal members engaged in the promotion of the reform process. Are
'reformers' faranjees or shall one call it kalhu faranjees? These allegations
go to the heart of the unity and integrity, free and strong, Islamic Maldives
that is espoused even under the beacon of 'reform' agenda on the MDP
manifesto. Will you give dignity to this direct query with a direct and
unambiguous response?
For the manifesto proclaims an ambiguous position on protection and promotion
of Islam by clothing it in a libertarian language and the matter is further
fogged by the clouds that hang around this subject.
One would wish to rise above personality bashing and mudslinging. But that
appears to be a virtue ill recognized and dispensable, as much of the DO
literature as well as literature on the other side, reflects. Am I
contributing my share in asking these very personal questions?
Since the platform of 'reform' is premised upon integrity, one would wish that
this integrity is an all pervasive one. One that encompasses within its field,
every individual, leader, spokesperson, general, foot soldier, layman, common
man and every other personality one could imagine. For now that we have raised
the slogan of integrity, must not we measure ourselves by the same yardstick
that we have used to measure President Gayyoom and his confidantes? Or will
that be too much for the asking and infringing the rights of privacy of
'reformers' protected under international human rights instruments given
legitimacy by the United Nations? Will my query be labeled as defamatory and
libelous? Petty-fogging and slanderous? I am merely asking for my pound of
flesh, but that does not make me a Jew, or a lesser Maldivian and Shylock was
right.
The second response of the 'reformer' against the status quo of President
Gayyoom's alleged 'evil' government is directed at setting up an individualist
state or must one stick to the nomenclature; the state exists for the
individual. It is a noble ideal and one that any citizen worth his/her mettle,
would want to live to see happen. But is this emphasis on individualism driven
at the cost of communitarian interests and values? You talk of protecting and
promoting Islam and seek reforms in the interest of all of the Maldivian
citizens, rather than the prosperous minority. Very well indeed, but is this
language not running into a thicket of contradictions here? Community based
values, communitarian interests, Islam and the object and purpose of Islam do
not, to my mind, go hand in glove with libertarian, areligious, secularized,
individualist free society, that is envisaged under the 'reformer's'
manifesto. You claim that you wish to win executive power to propagate this
contradiction? What happens to the ideals of unity and integrity, the haloed
values with which the manifesto is opened? And who will be the executive who
will execute this manifesto? Does it not go against the grain and grit of our
constitutional consciousness, whether codified or otherwise? I would like to
assert vociferously in the affirmative. You speak of the burgeoning middle
class of the Maldives as your future power-base, or in other words, your vote
bank. Who constitutes this fuzzy collectivity that you call the growing
Maldivian middle class? The majority of Maldivians, to my understanding, will
not fit into a 'burgeoning middle class' if by that what you refer to is an
economic social stratum. The majority of Maldivians are either low income
earning civil servants who continue a stifling life under a perpetual yoke of
servitude and a struggling working class who fight to live a hand to mouth
existence, every day. Do not, in your zeal for reform, transform yourselves to
faranjees alienated from the very people that you proclaim to vest your
servitude. Or is this fuzz ball of 'burgeoning middle class' the overseas
educated high-rung bureaucrats who wish to read the Wall Street Journal at
breakfast table over bacon and eggs and pass the evening bowling over a
Budweiser and cannot live this wish and therefore suffocate in their white
shirts and ties and live false lives? I do not wish to mudsling here. But I am
stating a social reality that is as real as the sun that rises over Maldives
every morning, though this may remain a closeted open secret.
Before embarking on these high ideals, have you engaged in a dialogue with the
people of Maldives on these issues? A dialogue, one that is not proselytizing
with paranoid missionary zeal, but one that engages the internal logic of the
culture of Maldives, taking into consideration the elements of interest that
sustains Dhivehi Identity and I mean not just symbolic gestures. Democracy
evolves through that process, not as a top down order, nor through
vigilantism. Nor through hybridization. You speak of a social contract. I do
not wish to subscribe to a European Enlightenment ideal in the back waters of
Dhivehi Raajje' on the shoulders of mobbery and bikini clad orientalist
sisters. I do not want my Dhivehi reformers to be stoned, to be drunk, to be
homosexuals, to be atheists, to be Christians, to be Nihilists, to be
internationalists, to be libertarians, to be swingers. For God's sake, it
can't be all that complicated! Please don't give reform a bad name.
-al 'urwat al wuthsqa -
Afghani <al_urwat_al_wuthsqa@hotmail
Male', Maldives - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 02:41:43 (MDT)
The suzerainty of the bodun (the Maumoon gang) has to go, and we should claim equality among all Maldivians.
Sarcastic
Marseille, France - Monday, August 23, 2004 at 02:16:23 (MDT)
Two young boys (Identity Witheld) who were beaten and taken
to NSS custody are released. They have been beaten and kept in blindfolds.
They were physically tortured and now psychologically tortured by this
unlawful abuse by the government. They have also confirmed that Mr. Didi
(Sandhaanu) was hung up side down and they have seen this on three different
occasions.
Hasan Kaari Party
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 23:40:21 (MDT)
With a absent mind total distrust one and a group could
have face, Thanks this one and to the group for announcement you have declared
on 13th August 2004, also thanks for the one and the group how you and your
group showed to the Maldivian and the world the true picture of Maumoon and
his loyal arm force, his family, his friends, his time benefited gangsters,
who made there life rich and comfort from blessing of one and the group.
Be aware all Maldivian and the World, Today Maldivian are facing a with a
criminal gang in a name stamped Government of Maldives, which is and which are
rule of law in the Jungle, No humanity, No morals, No Laws, only the interest
is to hold the power No matter what it cost.
This show is supported and sponsored by those who have used public funds for
them self within last 26 years with the green light of so called leaders of
Maldives
I have seen the above show, don't try to fool the world
Friend of Maldives
Italy - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 22:03:00 (MDT)
IT LOOKS LIKE BURUMA GASIM COULD BE OUR NELSON MANDELA.
IBRA COMES TO A CLOSE SECOND. THE REST OF MPs COULD GIVE THESE TWO SOME
COMPETITION.
CARE SOCIETY DON'T YOU HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY REGARDING THE ARREST OF IBRA. HE IS
A PHYSICALLY DISABLE PERSON AND WE DON'T HAVE RULE OR A LAW FOR NSS ON HOW TO
HANDLE THEM. YOU NEED TO MAKE INQUIRIES FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY.
YAMEEN, HAMEED, CURRENT PRESS, AND HEAD OF NSS, CAN GIVE SOME COMPETITION TO
HITLER AND SADDAM!
'N. MANDELA'
Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 21:56:15 (MDT)
If we have to pay 400 for STELCO we have to pay 800 for water. The remaining income goes to Dhiraagu. This is highway robbery. Often economists are dismayed by the low saving rate of Maldives. What to do. We don't have much left after paying to those three companies and landowners of Male'. Why can't the government introduce a rent ceiling here. Because number of people cannot increase beyond number of places available. We're like living in South Africa during the Apartheid days or already I feel like a Palestinian. Sometimes the Israelis bomb the places and say Palestinians did it. Sometimes they kill and torture jihaadhi's and even children and say these people are dangerous terrorists. What do you expect from people who does not have even their basic birth right. Freedom from occupation. Sometimes they kill the leaders of Palestinian community saying there are the lead terrorists. The arrest of MPs and businessmen in the Maldives is very similar to this. The beating of people including women, children during the arrests is similar to Israeli methods. The fact that all Palestinians are cramped in West Bank and Gaza reminds me of the way we are forced to live in Male' for education, health and employment.
Palestinians vs. Maldivians
Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 21:29:28 (MDT)
Theemuge special fund
Maumoon you have no right to undermine the work of the Ministry of Social
Security. You have no right to give funds to people from your Theemuge fund.
You are doing it to promote yourself. Is it your own money you are giving to
people who beg for it? It seems the more people "inflate" you, the greater the
chance of getting this fund. Or otherwise you can not get these funds unless
you are a puppet. These funds should be made available to the people through
the Ministry of Social Security. And it should not be treated as a "special
gift" from you. How dare you Maumoon. People don't have to beg you in writing.
There should be no funds available to anybody from Theemuge under your name.
Once people apply to the Ministry, eligible people should be provided
assistance. If these funds are added to the Ministry budget, more people will
benefit from it.
Aneesa, Minister <Aneesa@mwss.gov.mv>
Male', Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 20:03:24 (MDT)
Maumoon can lock up all detainees and hide them away from
the EU mission. He can paint the walls, make the prison a five star
hideaway...He can put his own puppets in prison to fool the mission....but the
fact is he had told the media that 185 citizens have been detained and so far
so and so released.... if EU is really genuine about finding the facts....they
can figure out the missing....new paint is hard to go unnoticed..
hmmm.......is Maumoon that stupid?....I wonder......
Anna
Analisa <ana@hotmail.com>
Auckland, New Zealand - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 15:09:28 (MDT)
A good and wise government should be able to see farther
than the average simple citizen and also to share this vision with him and let
him see where his/her interests and security lie. What dictator Gayyoom's
government doing is the opposite, saying "we have fulfilled your demands and
acted just the way you wanted".
The tea shops (Sai Hotaa) are a places where you could know more about the
situation in this highly unstable island. Everyone here talks about politics
but you can sense an evident fear when talking about dictator and thugs here.
No one dares to say that what happened was right on "Black Friday". Everybody
is afraid of the revenge of the brutal thugs who are more than ready to kill a
man or a woman for just one word and in the most horrible ways.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 13:52:26 (MDT)
Warning to the regime
Release Dr Munavvar and Suood immediately. If you continue to hold them in
jail whilst they are innocent, we may have to give you a good lesson. We are
confident that Dr Munavvar and Suood are doing everything in the best interest
of the Maldivian community unlike you. Dr Munavvar and Suood have served the
country to a great extent and you have no right to harm them simply because
they act professionally in serving the Maldivian community. If you and your
family commit crimes, they certainly cannot give a blind eye on their barbaric
actions. It is against their profession. The whole of your family have
committed millions of crimes, in particular sick minded Hameed and greedy
Yameen. Your family's actions to tyrannize the people will not be tolerated by
the Maldvian community anymore and you can see it in every part of the
country. Your curfew is a proof of that. No one supports you genuinely.
According to a saying of the prophet "Loving your community is not bigotry,
helping your community to tyrannize others is bigotry".
Kofi Annan <annan@un.us>
New York, US, - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 13:48:27 (MDT)
I think these actions of Gayyoom only polarized the population and made them more aware that the time has come for him to step down. Today over 200 more families are angry and will not hesitate to come back and haunt him.
Raheema
Male, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 12:41:42 (MDT)
Please monitor this forum. We will give you the contact numbers, email addresses of the people you should contact next few weeks. Contributors and readers are all urged to send your frustration to the concerned parties. Together we can win.
Hameed
Male, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 12:26:34 (MDT)
Maumoon should be aware that he has been as president with
total power including the Finance, Defense, Monitory authority, Commander in
chief for almost 26 years, together with his family and friends (not
always according the constitutions and Laws ) as the way he and his family and
friends likes to be. What he faces last months is simply a generational gap,
which would not be possible to stop by force, cruelty, revenge, any means of
blocking, or jailing. What people learn from him is not his speeches or
Maldivian educational curriculum's, just what he is and by his actions
what he showed to the Maldivian, simply this is the result of it,
still it is better to accept the reality and ask from the people to apologize
what he, his family and friends has done all this 26 years.
He is a
person who should know most how and who are the Maldivian, they Maldivian are
very apologist people, give them their demand, free them, and give them
freedom of speech, freedom of writing, give them the chance to make the new
constitution, laws with the international norms, reform your cabinet, take
bright educated young energetic people, investigate all the corruptions within
last 26 years with a fact finding team, but bring them from respectable
organization, who is guilty give them what they deserve by law, but make sure
no one escapes because of your relation, from then on Maldivian will
apologizes you.
Children learn more from what you are than what you
teach. - WEB Dubois, 1897
World watching
EU - Sunday,
August 22, 2004 at 09:57:09 (MDT)
I feel this issue of freedom from the existing regime cannot be solved unless we educate or raise the awareness of the public. Therefore, if you are really serious about democracy, please do something at your means to inform the general public, especially the young people, target them. It will take sometime, but you need perseverance and faith. Remember, if you want to achieve your goal, it's now a war without weapons. It has to be a psychological war. Thanks, and I hope you triumph.
Mahudhee <Raavalhi85@yahoo.co.uk>
Saudi Arabia, Riyaaz - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at
08:38:48 (MDT)
Maumoon and his assistants are valuable national treasure. Since we don't have a zoo in Maldives it's time for the Maldivians to make one, Maumoon and his friends should be put in the zoo and anyone who wants to watch has to pay 10$ to the Maldivian treasury. Maybe it'll compensate for some of the losses and the damages they've done.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 06:07:25
(MDT)
It seems that Mr. Gayyoom still think that they're the only
ones who have eyes and ears and cameras and that ordinary people cannot have
access to the information except from his propaganda machine, and he blocked
the faibaa.com and all the other
websites criticising him. He underestimated the prevalence and the effect of
the Internet in connecting people to each other and making the readers in
direct contact with real eyewitnesses at the scene of events. I promise Mr.
Gayyoom you cannot block the ears and the eyes of the Maldivian peoples. Mr.
Gayyoom we will never give up informing people what is the truth. I promise
you must go to hell, you ugly thug.
Please EU and UN listen to our
crying, We have suffered enough, Mr. Gayyoom and his dangerous thugs are
humiliating us, robbing us, deceiving us, burying us, killing us, terrorising
us and mocking us,
Please UN and EU help us the Maldivian people to
remove this brutal dictator from power.
Abbey
<abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 05:37:24
(MDT)
Can somebody enlighten me on this. Is it really the President
who invited UN to Maldives on this 'fact finding mission? I am very suspicious
and confused of the claim made by the President's spokesman Dr Comical Shaheed
in Aafathis. Looks like another twisted story to me!
I know that our
President has given orders to Dhiraagu and Focus to block more 'DO'
websites again!! This is really ridiculous! Can somebody please inform the UN
fact finding team about this. DO should also inform the UNDP permanent
representative in Male' and Human Rights Commission in Male' about this
barbaric act by our so called 'democratically elected' President and his
Government. Shame on these people!!
Confused citizen <confused@raajjethere.com.mv>
Alidhoo, Alifu Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at
05:21:18 (MDT)
The vampire in Singapore murders Maldivians and drinks their
blood but he gives 30% of that blood to his friend Jinni who is leading the
Maldives who pretends to be a human. People are realizing that and openly
saying to Jinni 'your are not human and your are drinking the blood of
Maldivians'. The Jinni says all these are lies and make some cosmetic changes
to show he is human; like visiting bleeding and injured people and showing
that on TV; fighting his urge to drink the blood on the spot. He manages to do
this well. The fact is, he also cannot survive without drinking blood after
all these years of living on that diet. Besides he is afraid that the
Maldivians may really discover that he is really under the vampire in
Singapore and the country might discover he also drinks a share of Maldivian
blood.
After many tragedies and misfortunes the Maldivians are also
discovering it is not only the head Jinni who is leading the country in
drinking their people's blood but also most of his associates, friends and
even family is addicted to this evil behaviour. People now feel doomed as if
they are living in a vampire movie. Some are starting to pray and are devising
ways to fight the Jinni. But very few people realize eliminating the Jinni
wont solve the problem and the Vampire in Singapore will still find other ways
to do it. He might even convert a human who comes to lead after the current
Jinni to a Vampire because he needs Maldivian blood as his staple diet and a
constant supply of that will be ensured only if he convert the head of the
country.
So if you want to save all Maldivians from blood drinking
vampire and his associates - attack the root cause of the matter and fighting
a Vampire wont be a piece of cake. For tactics on how to fight a vampire
contact Binmaa Ibrahim Waheed. It may sound like a joke. But this is our scary
and very real reality.
Bodu bulhalaa nadhey
Maldives - Sunday,
August 22, 2004 at 03:51:31 (MDT)
EU can put pressure on Gayyoom who runs Maldives like a
Police State. Intimidation, widespread corruption, suppression and oppression,
injustice and state-sponsored terrorism have become way of life for
Maldivians, while wealth of the country is enjoyed by handful of people who
are associated with Gayyoom's regime. This guy is worse than Saddam. There has
to be an end to this.
Mujthaba <amujthaba@hotmail.com>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:15:05
(MDT)
I am quite sure that you have a very good mind. However I
think you are very narrow-minded. I don't like lashing out at a fellow
Maldivians like this. I don't think it is MDP that is misleading the world.
Many Dhivehi Observer articles are views expressed by Maldivian
citizens, not people from a particular party or group.
Why don't you
use your mind and give me this an answer to this question , "Why was the SMS
and internet services disconnected last Friday (13 Aug 04)??." Don't tell me
that it is because someone might use it to topple the government by sending
pictures of the day to the world or some misleading information to world
media. If the government was right, (on 13 Aug 04) they will not have to
shutdown these services. People who are right do not need to hide
anything.
Take this scenario for instance. Imagine that Nov 3rd 1988
happened at a time when internet and SMS services were available. Would the
government disconnect internet and SMS services even that day????
USE
your mind and think...
N.Y <ny@hotmial.com>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:11:27
(MDT)
Firstly, I want to say majority of the Maldivians are afraid
of participating in any activity freely in fighting for their rights because
of the govt. policy and its national security service who arrest any body who
goes against the regime or any of its members. Secondly I want to highlight
the current reformists' main concern is to find a way or mean of exercising
the basic rights which is guaranteed in the constitution. The Maldivian
constitution ensures freedom of expression etc. We can see how the government
is undermining these efforts by true peace loving Maldivians through the state
owned media. Thirdly I want to say something about what the president
mentioned against protestors who labelled them as terrorists. He said that he
will not allow any body to destroy his effort in establishing a full democracy
in Maldives. First thing that came to my mind was whether the democracy coming
from the president would be better than a one which is coming from the public
or through their MPs. I don't think the Maldivians want a democracy designed
by Maumoon which has failed in the past also. So many pro-democracy MPs being
arrested just because they do not follow what ever the government is
instructing them. And the MPs are supposedly an independent body for the sole
purpose of amending the constitution. I don't see any need of the president to
put his finger in this directly. One basic point that I want to make here is
current government is not prepared for the reforms, they just want to show
something to the international media and bodies that the government is very
honest and very much in favour of the democracy.
Anonymous <anonymous@hotmail.com>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:07:54
(MDT)
I plead EU to act to free members of our parliament arrested by
Gayyoom forces. They have never violated our laws, but protested for
reforming.
Ali Farhath <afarhath@hotmail.com>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:06:24
(MDT)
I plead EU to act to free members of special Majlis and members of parliament arrested by Gayyoom's forces. EU Should not give a blind eye to Gayyoom's brutality. He is much worst than Saddam Hussain. He is mocking at the face of democracy saying he wants pure democracy in our country and going to the extremes of dictatorship. He should be stopped immediately
Mua <mua@hotmail.com>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:04:37
(MDT)
Gayyoom has invited SAARC diplomats to "observe" the last few
presidential elections. This is just another trick to blind the international
media from the truth. The diplomats spend most of their time in our most
exotic resorts, all expenses paid by Gayyoom with our money.
Of course
the elections run "fairly and smoothly" every time, even though the reality is
a secret every Maldivian knows but would (literally) cost him/her an arm and a
leg to do anything about.
I call the members of the EU team not to be
blinded by Gayyoom's tricks and hospitality. Please do a professional job for
the sake of a people who have suffered too long at the hands of this brutal
dictator.
Nisham <blu koveli@yahoo.com>
Male´, Maldives -
Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:03:18 (MDT)
Any one has open eye on Maldives for last 26 years, its
obvious from every corner of Maldives, there is a big failure of
administration. No need to mention anything particular, the whole system in
Maldives is a total one-man show, as a result it is on the brink of collapse.
Therefore if EU or any other who has power to restore it, its the time now to
act rather than lagging to find facts. Facts is there from every sight in
Maldives. There is no proper 1. Judiciary System 2. Health and Welfare System
3. Educational System 4. Social Security 5. Accountability
All these
are examples of failed system in Maldives. So what facts to be
found.
As a Maldives who love peace and harmony in the country, I call
upon UN and EU to keep an eye on Maldives and help Maldivian people, so that
they can live peacefully.
Wish every prosperous to Maldives and its
people.
Meena <meena@yahoo.com>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:01:37
(MDT)
EU Should not give a blind eye to Gayyoom's brutality. As a
very close friend of Saddam, Gayyoom loves to brutalize and terrorize his
people and his family has grabbed the county's wealth in his 26 years of
rule.
This dictator is now making preparations for the EU fact finding
missions to the Maldives by painting the prison cells and is already
distributing new mattresses and bed sheets.
During the last 26 years
Gayyoom's brutal police and security personal have killed over 16 inmates and
tortured thousands of innocent Maldivians.
Yumna <yumna@huravee.com.mv>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:00:29
(MDT)
EU must not be only concerning of key economic parts of the
world, being one of the world's largest alliance, economic and military power
it is also EU's responsibility to stabilize the worlds tension, especially
when it happens to a economically poor nations. What I'm telling is now it is
the time for EU, to give a hand for the Maldivian people, the people who has
being suffering from a very cruel regime for 26 years; without any threat of
an international body. Here I demand EU to ban all of the Gayyoom's activities
which is related to EU, including the Gayyoom's and his cabinet members to
travel across EU nations. EU must also act soon to stabilize the Maldives
political conflict before it got any worse and should assist to unrest the
political prisoners who are getting unfair torture in Gayyoom's prison so
called infamous "Dhoonidhoo Island" of Maldivian. You Europeans don't think we
(the Moldavians) are living in the paradise that you see in photographs, you
should also see the both side of your post card. Thank you.
Hameed <ownuse007@hotmail.com>
Male´, Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 02:56:01
(MDT)
Gayyoom's much promoted 'homogeneity' or in other words
"Gayyoom's-way-or-the-highway" aid Maldivians for nothing but to reach severe
levels of stagnation. For example, it should not be surprising if Gayyoom did
have a cabinet meeting or some "Presidential Commission" meeting to discuss if
all Dhivehi Observer sites should be blocked. There would be no
difference if the said committee consists of 5, 10, or 50 members, or for that
matter it could very well have been Gayyoom alone. After all there is an
alarming degree of homogeneity in thought!
How could we ever have a
brainstorming session and come out with creative solutions to our problems? We
will never be able to tackle our growing employment problems, find a suitable
solution for our grave mismatch between the cost and standard of living, the
accelerating and growing gap between the rich and poor, let alone the
environmental threat of sea level rise!
Ashfag <love4maldives.com>
Male', K Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
22:03:00 (MDT)
This is quite interesting as well - hope for the day when we
can achieve something like this (if ever)
"House passes Global Internet
Freedom" - Teardown this firewall!!!
http://policy.house.gov/html
Fed Up with Telecoms
Male, K Maldives - Sunday, August 22,
2004 at 02:14:59 (MDT)
This Internet block thing is really getting on my nerves.
Don't the people at Dhiraagu and Focus know what a stupid thing it is to keep
on blocking URL's/IP's whenever the Presidents Office balks. How do you
justify doing this yourself? Are you not humans who follow the same
declaration of Human Rights?
Anyway thought this could make for
interesting reading - I came across this while doing some research regarding
"The Internet & Human Rights"
http://www.cdt.org/internation
Don't
become animals - Maldives is starting to look more and more like the age of
Inquisition. Today the "heretics" of this country are the people who just want
to be free from a dictator - guess as usual the innocence will be burnt at the
stake.
Fed Up with Telecoms
Male, K Maldives - Sunday, August
22, 2004 at 02:11:51 (MDT)
Humour
Last year when "Ibulees" was on a
promotional tour in SAARC region and visited Maldives towards the end of the
tour. From airport itself he came to realize that there is no point for him to
continue his promotional programs and thought to take his flight back to
India. While waiting at Mariyaadh, a group of German guests approached to
him.
German Guests: Hi Ibulees:
Ibulees: Hi guys,
German
Guests: Which resort you stayed during this visit?
Ibulees: I'm on a
Promotional tour to SAARC region, and arrived here just now and I changed my
mind and flying back to India.
German Guests: Why, such a sudden change
to your scheduled program.
Ibulees: From what I have seen upon arrival
to airport it self, I came to realize that I don't have anything to promote
over here. They are far more advanced. Look at the way these pretty girls
dress, I was told that this is their National dress... but based on my data
base this country is marked as a 100% muslim country. If this is their
national dress then imagine how their casual dress will be like!??
Bandhu <bandhey@airport.com>
Hulhule, K Maldives - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at
00:57:45 (MDT)
I thought you have changed for the better as far as using our
treasury for unnecessary expenses are concerned. Who paid the travel cost and
accommodation and food in Male' of all the delegations coming to you from the
atolls ministry. If you say from the public treasury to this question curse
you and your brother. Why don't you realize that the people in the island live
like they are in the dark ages. Civilization hasn't reached to them. Nor basic
services. But you wont bet an eyelid in making such expenses. Again who paid
for the banners and tea and all other expenses incurred to hold mass
gatherings in islands in support of you. Is it their or your own money. This
kinds of irresponsible acts by you and your family makes even the moderates
and undecided like me mad pushing us towards MDP and everything anti-you. Do
you realize that?
Its strange that when people are really lost they
don't realize it, even when they dig their own graves by their own hand.
Right!. Even though they hear and see, they become blind and deaf like its
mentioned in the Quran.
Ajaibu
Maldives - Saturday, August 21,
2004 at 23:25:08 (MDT)
We feel totally left behind and started to put ourselves in a
place where we believe our brains and our thoughts are of no use. Been
ordinary people of Maldives, we feel that people who only have a good
education have a saying and to take higher positions in the government are
only for Kaaminee Family and their personal well wishers.
Humble
Maldivian and a Well Wisher for Hassan kaari family
well-wishers <wellwishers@heaven.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
23:22:46 (MDT)
Please pass this message to European Union. During the last election in Iraq I saw people voting for Saddam by blood- on TV. He even got more than 90%. Likewise if the government or tourism ministry of Maldives asks us to sign a petition or something, we'll sign in blood. Do we have a choice if we want to live in peace.
Maldivian citizen
Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
22:53:28 (MDT)
Gayyoom thought he defeated the aspirations of the people at least for now. What he doesn't know is that the best part is yet to come. This time with as a big surprise.
Habeeb
Male, Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 22:07:42
(MDT)
Detainees were transferred to Lhaviyani Atoll tonight and
some are taken to Feydhoo Finolhu and others who are in injured will remain on
NSS patrol boats until further notice.
Condition of two businessmen
deteriorated and doctors were sent to Girifushi tonight.
We have been
asked to spread the rumour that some one is going to blow up several
government buildings on Monday.
Breaking News
NSS, Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
17:26:23 (MDT)
Mr. President, I think there is no place in Maldivian hearts
for you any more, you had a huge respect in the public but now it's shattered.
I don't think you will ever be able to get that back as you started to tell
lies in day light and your fellow loyalists don't know what they are talking
about..... WHAT'S HAPPENING MR. PRESIDENT. Do you remember one day you said
that Pure Water is the cure for many sicknesses.... go and have 10 litres at
once, because no body know what type of sickness you are carrying.... may be
Alzheimer!!!!!!!
Cheers
Hassankaari ge party
Hassan Kaari <H.Kaarige@meedhoo.com.mv>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
14:15:03 (MDT)
I think Gayyoom just played his last card by arresting all these people and destroying families and businesses. Soon his regime will come to an end and we will hunt down all the cronies, one by one. Gayyoom please release the people or face the wrath of the people and their ability to bring change.
Waheed
Male, Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 13:33:36
(MDT)
I have seen the word 'tacky' twice from the pages of The Maldivian In both cases it was used (indirectly) to describe Dhivehi Observer. I couldn't but help wonder which of the said two sites is most appropriate to be attributed by 'tacky'!
John Doe
Bangalore, KA India - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
12:51:44 (MDT)
I want to thank Mr. Saadiq for working for the people of Maldives. He has the vision and the ability to deliver peace, prosperity and democracy to the people. We all love you.
Saleem
Male, Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11:46:41
(MDT)
I continue to read articles and editorials here with
interest. However, my interest is waning due to just one thing; the use
of abusive language in the large majority of articles.
I fully support
our support for peaceful democratic reform. But there is no place in
calling Gayyoom a "vermin", regardless of his actions so far, as he has not
been tried in a court of law yet; we can criticise his actions, but please,
please stick to international standards of journalism! You will only
stand to lose your own supporters if you lower your own standards.
HandiBe <handibe@hotmail.com>
Hithadhoo, Addu Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
11:43:41 (MDT)
What happened on Black Friday is a crime and obviously dictator Gayyoom and his partners are guilty of terrorising a community whether they accept this fact or not. No one can make us believe that dictator Gayyoom's government care about their citizens more than those peace loving people who sacrifice to bring a change in our system. Can anyone answer the question why dictator Gayyoom didn't agree to the demands of the people in their own land, Why he arrest those peaceful demonstrators? Are they really terrorists? Why is he dealing with those innocent people like terrorists in their own land? I believe the answer is that the dictator don't give a shit about the lives of the citizens but he do care and A LOT about his family and their individual interests. They follow the mob instead of leading them to what's better for their future.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11:17:48
(MDT)
Hi dear readers, please see my yacht's spec. These are
specially designed for me and people like me in the Arab world. I love it and
I don't care even if you guys make it a big issue.;)
http://www.pr-marine.com
Gayoom <Gayoom@palace.com>
Male', Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 08:01:40
(MDT)
Government has ordered to block all traces of DO from Maldive cyberspace as of today!
Blocked
Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 07:44:24
(MDT)
Hi Gayyoom,
You think you've well blocked all the
pro-reformist websites??? This is yet another joke or what? You've no clue of
how the internet works. I think your adviser on internet related issues is
fooling you.
I am pleased to inform you that I still have access to all
the sites which you have blocked on both Dhiraagu and Focus ISP.
Long
live Maumoon and the devils with him. We'll bring justice to all of
you!!!
Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeers
Funad <gayoom@axisofevil.com>
Funad, GN Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
07:02:47 (MDT)
To DO Editor: Gayyoom has just banned your IP 207.148.237.92 on all ISP's here. Meaning none of your domains which points to the IP works any more. You need to get a new IP.
Breaking News
Male, K Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
06:36:23 (MDT)
Today Dhiraagu has blocked two of the aliases, http://www.faibaa.com/ and http://www.newsofmaldives.com/ to the order of president's
office.
Hayai'kuda Maumoon has no shame and he just cannot allow us to
criticize his government.
But the funny thing is we can still view
these sites and still keep writing...lol. The only option is disconnect the
internet ... which now he cannot due to international pressure. He has already
learned a good lesson when he disconnected the internet on 13 Friday....he was
severely criticized by the international community... lol
We will keep
on organizing more gatherings and keep pressuring you. We will see how much
many your brother Yameen can spend the next time stop the
gatherings.
Hayai'kuda Maumoon
Male, K Maldives - Saturday,
August 21, 2004 at 06:18:34 (MDT)
Today I found out who and who were selected as the new chairpersons'.. and it made me literally sick! There are so many jobless people in our country and others (most of the newly appointeds') end up with couple of jobs..... woah Maumoon.. way to go!
newhope
USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 05:46:48 (MDT)
Gayyoom's family has been terrorizing Maldivians and cannibalising their God-given resources for decades. Social inequities, cultivated by Maumoon's despotic and nepotic government, have made this small Islamic country a prospective breeding ground for terrorists. Fundamentalist elements have started blooming in Maldives where people are devoid of a future. Unfortunately, Gayyoom is also catalysing the degradation of the country into a terrorist haven by squashing moderate Muslims like Fareed and trumpeters of democracy, the Maldivian Democratic Party in exile. Maumoon, the demonic Maldivian version of Suharto, must be dislodged to emancipate the innocent children of Maldives. As a powerless Maldivian, I humbly ask the human world to stop supporting or even talking to the repressive and terrorist regime of Gayyoom (PS. Also stop selling him those shoes and suits. If possible could the Singapore barber who does his hair sl*t his throat?)
Jabir
Male, K Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
04:03:18 (MDT)
There are lots of rumours that Gayyoom plans to fool the EU commission members by keeping his staff at prison cells so that they can tell the EU members there was no human rights abuses.
Hameed
Male, K Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
03:46:34 (MDT)
Click the below link for a very interesting Article about
Haveeru
http://www.antimdp.com/article
Maldives
popular local newspaper HAVEERU encouraging Christianity!
We are taken
by surprise by the new Programme; Haveeru has started on introducing
Christianity to the Maldives on their newly re-designed website. While we were
surfing on the site, we found an advertisement of a Dhivehi - Maldivian Radio
Programme containing Maldive Song, Divehi Literature from the Bible named
"Sida Hitun or Seedhaa Hithun" broadcasted on FEBA radio, on Haveeru's
Entertainment Page; Munifoohifiluvun.
The said radio Programme is
designed and aimed to introduce Christianity to the Maldives and is
broadcasted in Dhivehi language for mass results. According to the
Constitution of the Maldives, and the country's law, it is strictly forbidden
to call for any religion in the Maldives such as Christianity or the like,
other than Islam.
If Haveeru newspaper and its website is registered
and legally approved by the government of Maldives, this act contravening
Islam and the country's supreme law by Haveeru shall be addressed as provided
by law. Haveeru newspaper and their website should take full accountability
for undermining the Constitution and the country's law. This newspaper and
their internet website shall hereby, be immediately banned and the responsible
personnel shall be charged as provided by law.
We, call on the
government of The Maldives to take proper and immediate action towards this
dangerous illegal mission Haveeru has started to destroy our spiritual unity
by engaging in advertising Christianity via a publicly famous
newspaper.
cvl
Male, k Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at
02:33:32 (MDT)
GAYYOOM IS A LIAR: he said it was him who invited the EU
fact-finding mission. But look at this:
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk
http://www.southasianmedia.net
Gayyoom
lies on his official website to the whole world. Imagine how he would lie to
Maldivians on local media.
Fact
Male, K Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 02:29:43
(MDT)
Alhugandu dhannavavan beynun vanee, dhivehi rayyithun ge hagguthakah takaa thi kuravvaa minnaiy masaikkah thakah assari bahaa saabahey. Abadhume dhekevey vaahaka akee, thiya MDP gai ulhuvvaa beyfulhunnakee vaki sahalu bayeh nooney, komme bayakuves masakkai kuraanee ebayegge amilla edhunthah fuhdhumashey. MDP gai ulhenee mulhinves faiy bo meehunnaa raa bo meehunaa nasaaraa dheen fathuran ulhey meehun kamah. Eyge bayeh MDP gai himenifai veenamaves, ragalhu bayaku ves hama yageenun ves ulheytheethaa ragalhu meehun MDP ah mi support kuranee. Alhugandu adu ahan kithamme nubai meehaku bunyas, ebunaa ehchakee ragalhu ehchakah vaanama, ebunaa vaahaka ehge ragalhu kan gabool kuran vaane ey. Kommehen alhugandeh amdhakunneh, MDP gai ulhuvvaa hurihaa beyfulhunnakah support eh nukuran. Namaves e ebeyfulhun e hushahalhuvvaa badhal thakah alhugandu support kuran hama gaimuves. Gina dhivehinnakee abadhume, meehaku 'dhakkaa vaahaka' aa 'evaahaka dhakkaa meehaa' vaki kuran neygunu bayeh. Muskulhi veriyeh buni adu ehin, dhivehinnakee dhefuh dhegoiy bayekey, emeehun dhuvahaku ragalheh nuvaaneyey ulheyne gothakah ulhen dhookolleema maa ragalhuvaane ey.
I'm sorry if my words strike the people reading this forum as
harsh and unpatriotic. I'm not trying to be insolent towards fellow
Maldivians. I love 'our' country; I want nothing but good things for our
country. I see myself as being more patriotic than most. I happen to be a
teenager who has been reading almost all the articles at DO, The
Maldivian and so on. I've often wondered why reformists work so relentlessly
to bring about changes to our country when the majority says why bother and
look the other way. How can we help our society when most aren't willing to be
helped? Maybe they don't want change, maybe they think things will just change
without their help. They're just indifferent about their rights being
violated, they aren't aware of their rights, and if anyone even bothers to
inform them of their rights they'll label them as being with some group or
whatever. Republic of Whatever, that's what our country's name should be
changed to.
It's sorry state our country is in. TVM has been operating almost the same
TV programmes since its existence. One could write a book about the
improvements necessary in their regular programming. When weekly magazines
started coming out, I thought, maybe this will be a welcome change. Obviously
I was wrong. Look at the articles written in Fiyes, Udhares, Huvaas etc,
almost 95% of the articles don't measure up to any journalistic principles
whatsoever. Simply writing pointless 'Ottareh neiy' articles about movie stars
and their insipid social lives aren't going to help develop our country, is
it? Or writing about how this person is a 'womanizer', or this woman in this
island is 'aggressive and likes to walk around shouting at people' is
hopelessly dreary and shows the pathetic adaptation of journalism that is
being practiced in our magazines. Is writing about people's personal lives
even necessary? As if talking about people's personal lives isn't enough they
have to write it in magazines!! This 'hithuge udhaas' column is the most
useless things I've noticed in magazines which just publishes useless rubbish
and lustful cravings for some person they've seen somewhere. The jokes section
is so lame that the lameness of it all is the only way one could laugh about
it. The cover 'models' and their little interviews, my goodness, the questions
asked, do you think your pretty, who do you want to meet the most, do you have
many male admirers, a whole set of baseless questions even a 10 yr old could
come up with. Ofcourse, including about some Soojal or some actor from a Hindi
series, who just happens to be gracing the Maldivian shores with their futile
presence seems to complete the facade that are the trademarks of weekly
Maldivian magazines.. I just wanted to add this on to the discussions since
all other areas of our society has been discussed. There are sooooooooo many
things us youngsters want to change and talk about, my wish is that someday
we'll have more dynamic youngsters who think and act for the betterment of our
society.
P.S. Dylan, if you ever run for presidency (would you?) I'll
vote for ya ;)
- Veil of ignorance: Justice emerges when negotiating
without social differentiations-
17+
Veil of ignorance <veil0fignorance@hotmail.com>
Switzerland - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 02:35:31
(MDT)
Who initiated the request for EU envoy to visit Maldives?
Local media says Gayyoom invited them. Western diplomats said they are amused
that Gayyoom's website states it that way. Read about it at http://www.dailytimes.com.pk
Confused
Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 00:50:04
(MDT)
'MDP and all the reformists are terrorists,
fundamentalists, drug addicts'. The current president and cabinet
members and Kaaminee, Endherimaage clan is faithful, peace loving, straight as
an arrow, uncorrupted, v. religious-spiritual, trust worthy people. And most
importantly the latter group would not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for
the country and its people. Right Mr. President? We know what happened due to
sanctions imposed on Iraq. Million of children and ordinary people died
because they did not have excess to proper food and medicine. We know what
will happen and is happening in Burma, North Korea. The famine and starvation
of the people. Surprisingly in all these countries the Presidents lived like
the present day Brunei king with all riches and comfort while the people
starved. I'm sure since you and your cabinet plus your family is ready to even
give your life for the country if such scenario (economic sanctions) is going
to happen; you all will resign so that the Maldivian citizens won't
starve like in Iraq and North Korea. I'm also certain that you would not act
like Saddam and North Korean President. In such an event I'm also sure that
you will invite UN so that we'll have smooth transition of government. And I'm
also sure that the UN will stay here for a while till we're back to
normal.
To MDP and all the reformists I'm sure under no circumstances
you will drag US into this. You know their track record and what they are
doing in Iraq and what they have done in the past in other courtiers. Dragging
UN, UK, EU is good. They seems to be more (comparatively) ethical. I'm also
sure MDP and all the reformists will refrain from taking revenge and law into
their own hands and they will follow a model like S. Africa where we reconcile
forgive and learn. Do not forget. I'm sure most importantly you will try to
change the whole system (I put 90% of the blame on this) rather than wasting
your time singing vulgar songs (like we do in the past when presidents
resign), bashing individuals. If necessary let the courts deal with them.
I'm sure your most important task will be nation building and teaching all
the Maldivian (ministers, police, president and ordinary people - practically
each and everyone) what is their rights and urging them to respect the rule of
law at all times so that in future even if we live for millions of years no
person will be able to exploit the ignorance of innocent citizens (especially
people in islands) I'm sure you would make the NSS strong and protectors of
constitution and Maldivian people regardless of class and family background
and position in the government. I'm also sure you would not be soft on
hardened criminals, drug traders and killers. In this case a light Singapore
model would do.
Maldivian Citizens
Maldives - Saturday, August
21, 2004 at 00:38:53 (MDT)
Internet service provider Focus has blocked not only http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/ but also http://www.faibaa.com/ Perhaps the fools in focus are looking for a non-repayable loan from public funds as they are greedily looking for expansion. What a cheap stunt! There is no success for those who wish to climb the ladder at the cost of the majority of Maldivians.
Focus Insider
Male', k Maldives - Saturday, August 21, 2004
at 00:30:57 (MDT)
Dear Hussein (Fuvah Mulah) I fully agree with your views
about this dictator claiming that he was elected according to the rules and
regulations. Forget the presidential elections and have a quick look at the
recent special Majlis elections in Addu. The Atoll Chief was given very clear
instructions by the SODU ATOLL MINSTER. Thohir and Shareef should not win.
They are REFORMISTS and might be a threat for us. The Atoll Chief from his
side sent out instructions to the islands, schools, hospitals etc.
The
days are gone when jokers could decide the results. Today its the younger
generation who control the show even in Addu. Finally the so called reformers
won. What happened then ?????
Mr. Abdulla Saeed the Manager of Regional
Hospital got demoted coz he campaigned for his cousin Thohir. The funny thing
is Abdulla Saeed reports to the Health Ministry, but his fate can be decided
by the Sodu Minister.
A widely respected elderly statesman of Addu Mr.
Ali Abdulla Manikfaan from Hulhudhoo was transferred to Gan Island for failing
to achieve his targets.
Finally the Atoll Chief too had to pay a heavy
price. He was shown-the-door by F. Kulhi Minister for poor results as he
failed in the elections plus failed to organise a team from Addu to visit
Gayyoom and show solidarity after all these happenings. The only joker who
agreed was Abdullah Hameed's wife from the South Mr. Jameel of Hulhudhoo.
Jameel has been married to Hameed for quite some time and he is a very honest
and faithful wife.
Nothing will change unless we get rid of Yameen and
Hameed.
Gayyoom will be easier to deal with.
Allah Akbar
Dhon Beyyaa <alaburi@kattala.com>
Hithadhoo , Addu Atoll Maldives - Saturday, August 21,
2004 at 00:08:38 (MDT)
Are we all going to live as long as this planet exists?????
Mr. President, face the facts...no one will be perfect....certainly you also
might have made some mistakes during this 26 years... Don't assume that
whatever you did in the past is right....
Haddhavaa Bodu Kurevvi
Raskalla ko, Alhamenna minoon dhuvahe dhakkavaashi
Aameen.
Cheers
Hassankaari ge
Hasankaari Party <hassankaari@hotmail.com>
Meedhoo, S Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
22:53:40 (MDT)
EYE WITNESS REPORT on the THE MALDIVIAN.
After reading
this report on the pro Gayyoom site, I couldn't help but wonder whether it
would be the official version of the events that took place. That is - that
NSS asked Buruma for help to disperse the crowd but Munavvar and Zaki were
against it. That Munavvar pushed Buruma to the wall and told him something
about making use of the situation to their advantage and not help NSS. That
Ibra and Ali Faiz helped Buruma to get away from Munavvar's grip to assist
NSS. That when Buruma started talking Munavvar and Zaki walked away disgusted.
So, the sentences will be as follows: Munavvar gets life, Zaki will get 8
years, Ibra gets 5 yrs, Ali Faiz gets 3 years and Buruma none. Mr Gayyoom, we
know your game plan. Don't think you can fool us this time.
Nostradamus Fulhu
Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
22:09:34 (MDT)
Sappe, you better read the article posted on Miadhu news. It referred to a editorial of Dheenugemagu in which Gayyoom has written that "gaumuge ebbaevvanthakan nagaalumah masakath kuraa meehunnakee islaam dheen noon ehen dhen thakah dhivehiraajjeygai jaagahodhaadhinumah kuraa kamekeve". What rubbish is this? If somebody talks about democracy and party system, Gayyoom says to Maldivians that democracy is against Islam, it will facilitate other religions to get a place in Maldivian society. If an opponent of him talks about his corruption and that Gayyoom is not following the principles of Islam then Gayyoom says to the public that his opponent is an extremist. Sappe, you can translate the article I have mentioned and try to convince international community and all Maldivians that Gayyoom is lying to us. All his talks are to remain in office forever.
Assie
Perth, Australia - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 20:36:02
(MDT)
It is not new to us now that this government only knows right
or wrong when it happens only... a simple fact is that the November 3rd...
when Tamil tigers attacked only they knew that in a Place where maximum
security is required they have to design the building in such a way that the
security guards get maximum cover... but what happened to that poor boy who
was on duty at Bandeyrikoshi main gate that day..... he died because the cover
for the security is located out side the main gate where there is no access
from that unit to the NSS Head quarters...
NOW ONLY THIS IDIOT STARTED
TO REALISE THAT HIS MOST LOYAL MINISTERS HAS BEEN BACK BITING........ BUT I
GUESS ITS TOO LATE NOW.........
voice of HUMBLE MALDIVIANS
Izzath <Izzath@maldives.com.mv>
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 19:22:35
(MDT)
Hi Guys,
Lets not forget the good things that this
government did even if it less, compared to the damage done by this
regime...........
They have washed the brains of ordinary people to
believe that the second thing that we have to believe in is the GOVERNMENT,
AFTER THE RELIGION. Like in religion we have to pray, fast and so on...
Similarly we have to say YES to whatever the government says... There should
not be any opponents or oppositions... IS THIS GOOD OR BAD... I LEAVE IT UP TO
YOU ALL TO JUDGE...
Cheers
Yahuyaa
Shiham <shiham@yahuyaa.com.mv>
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 17:33:41
(MDT)
Dictator Gayyoom, I know that you read the posts in this
forum, so here's a message for you.
Do you remember Mohamed Thakurufaan
and his companions during the fight to free our country from Portuguese
invaders? Do you remember Dhon Bandaarain a real life hero who saved the
Maldives from Holhin? Do you remember Private Hussein Adam killed in
protecting our beloved nation? That was their time; this is ours. It's time
for you to resign on behalf of your kids and the future of this country. It
might be added that we don't have much time in listening to your lies. The
sooner you act and all your friends, is better for your kids and your country.
We won't give up this rally for free democratic Maldives. I promise we are
going to be the heroes.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 16:01:13
(MDT)
Sappe, as another one of opinion forum contributor it is very much requested all articles in DO to be emailed directly to their email address. This way news will travel much faster. Besides, majority of DO contributors do not have private internet connection, because they can' afford it. I am confident that editor will comply
Fareed & SERVICES
Male, Maldives - Friday, August 20,
2004 at 14:08:44 (MDT)
Government has forced all Internet providers in Maldives to block http://www.faibaa.com/ on their servers. Talk about freedom!
Ahmed
Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 12:31:08
(MDT)
BREAKING NEWS: Dhiraagu has blocked http://www.faibaa.com/!
NEWS
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 12:13:38
(MDT)
This is to you Maumoon!
I honoured you earlier. I
respected you NO more.
I want to tell you that I am your enemy now. You
sure would be in public. I am looking forward for a chance. We will teach you
a lesson.
Enemy <enemy@hotmail.com>
Male, m Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 11:57:37
(MDT)
To next President (THUMB) The least torment of hell fire is a
fire slipper or a shoelace which burns the brain due to high temperature. You
are a bit shorter than existing president I remind you both short chaps It is
not allowed to swear except by one of God's Beautiful Names an Attributes. It
is better, however, to avoid taking oaths whenever it is possible. The
expiation for failure to honour an oath is feeding or clothing ten of the
poor, or fasting for three days. (This is a practice for every one it is not
just you are capable on in a position to feed more than ten poor or think I
have done better things and forget)
The punishment for dishonesty in
taking an oath or to the harm caused by such an oath to OTHERS. Expiation in
this case does not exempt from making up for the harm caused.
Thumb,
you haven't taken an oath and failed do you? Not yet.. but you did, there is
no guarantee.. so you got minimum oaths.
May be our president is not in
a debt of fasting and feeding more than 300,000 people. Soon there is a
judgment and deeds will be weighed balance will be their either good or
bad.
What kind of judge or constitution allow to forgive a ziney,
robbery, murder etc.. or beat the innocent after sentenced or before.
Criminal's will praise in this world for the forgiveness and here after they
will pray for more torment for those who mislead.
What do you learn
from our religion.. peace or what?
Someone who was very close <sub-islamic-affairs@yahoo.com>
Male', K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 11:12:50
(MDT)
"It's time for you Maldivian's to rise and unite your efforts
against dictator, terror and terror-supporting thugs. We will continue to
water the tree of freedom with our blood and woe to the enemies of democracy
and the people of Maldives. We will (democracy loving Maldivians) build the
new Maldives, the Maldives of hope and freedom and let the enemies of freedom
go to hell.
Here I ask those who call such actions resistance? What
about our children and the poor Maldivians who are in dictator Gayyoom's
concentration camps? Are they against democracy?
Thanks to the
Maldivians who care about us and share our concerns and I say to the
Maldivians who consider us their enemies: we're moving forward on the road of
freedom and you can keep your course if you like but we will never waste the
time or the chance to build the Maldives of peace and freedom"
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 10:38:15
(MDT)
Dear Editor,
These are troubled times for all of us.
It is nearly impossible for ordinary citizens like myself to have access
to impartial news. The government controlled media is completely
useless.
I reach for Dhivehi Observer in the hope of some
impartial news, but alas, I am deeply concerned about the increasingly
"unsubstantiated" stories piling up on its pages.
My plea is, please,
keep to the spirit of journalism and not fall into the same trap of the
government propaganda machine.
HandiBe
Hithadhoo, Seenu Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004
at 10:36:50 (MDT)
I heard a rumour that Fareed has said in his speech on Black
Friday, that its okay to practice any religion in the Maldives other
than Islam. If its true, I don't think the people will like the idea at all,
since allowing other religions to practice will result religious conflicts
among the people like what's happening in the other countries. I think its
better off for the people to allow practice only Islam as their religion in
the Maldives, as it is now, rather than paving way to create religious
instabilities in the country. Its also rumoured that he mentioned that Islam
does not forbid using alcohol as well. If the authenticity of the rumour is
true, then I think it contradicts the teaching of Islam and what we know so
far. To my knowledge, I believe that, people have gradually started disliking
Fareed after hearing these rumours and even some of his followers started to
dislike him. Already people know that Ibrahim Hussain Zaki is a drug addict
and Munavvar uses alcohol. Due to these reasons, their dignity already have
been degraded and people don't trust them now. We support for the real
democracy that the MDP is after but we don't like those mentioned above to be
our leaders as exemplary figures due to the reasons mentioned
above.
Your ideas are most welcome and god bless you all,
Balanced view
Gadhdhoo, G.Dh Maldives - Friday, August 20,
2004 at 10:03:05 (MDT)
What a historical moment, 50 years to the fall of Amin Didi's presidency. Is history repeating itself?
Just will prevail
Luton, GB - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
10:01:45 (MDT)
I wish my father was the stately Gayyoom and my mother was that gorgeous woman Nasreena. Then I'd live in a palace, wear nice clothes and drive around Male's dirty, narrow roads in a BMW. I'd also have access to sumptuous and nutritious meals, spacious bathrooms, great sofas. I'd also be able to holiday anywhere in the world. I'd have a fancy passport. I'd have dozens of people, and security guards at my bidding. I'd have my own holiday spot in the Maldives. I will have a yacht to cruise around Maldives' atolls and seas. I'd have cute uncles like Mr. Yameen and Mr. Hameed.
But I'm not. My father and mother were commoners. I eat rihaakuru and gui-handoo rice. Faaroshi and black tea. I sleep on a dirty mattress on the floor. But thanks to the immense progress our country is enjoying, I can now hire-purchase a Honda scooter and I own a pre-paid mobile. I wear six-pocket cargos and gay-tight Giordano t-shirts.
Jabir
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 08:47:50
(MDT)
I wonder why most of the Adduans are against me! They should all be thankful to me for all what I do for them. Have they forgotten how many water melon shipments I have sent to Addu on STO vessels and distribute among them free of charge. What type of idiots are you, you fellow-Adduans?
Mohamed Rasheed <hiyalee@stomaldives.com>
Male', Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 10:17:15
(MDT)
Hello, Mr Self Claimed President of Maldives,
Don't
think we are going to applaud coz you appointed new Chairperson to a dozen
companies. We are tired of you being JUDGE, JURY & EXECUTIONER.
My
advice to you, "RESIGN before you a removed by force".
Mohamed Jameel/ Nooraaneemaage
<tiredofitall@hotmail.com>
Hithadhoo, Addu Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
08:30:10 (MDT)
Dear reader do you no that... MONAZA NAEEM (LAAMU ATOLL MEMBER) (TIMELESS Naeem) he send group to the Jumhooree Maidhaan. First of all he send these mobs & after that he talked to Yameen & Hameed to organize the attack. This is a confirmed story & also he gave the guys GIN TO THEM from MUGURI WAHEED (THE ONE & ONLY LOCAL BAR IN MALE')
Yaatey <yaatey0072000@yahoo.com>
Oslo, Norway - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 08:21:57
(MDT)
NEPOTISM! NEPOTISM! NEPOTISM! NEPOTISM!
Maumoon's
brother Abdullah Hameed - Speaker of the parliament, Minister of Atolls
Development, Henveiru Avashu Veriyaa, Dhivehinaadheege Raees and many
more.
Maumoon's brother Yameen - Minister of Trade and Industries (until
yesterday, Chairman, STO, STELCO and Island Aviations) still he controls these
companies.
Maumoon's brother Abdullah Majeed - Deputy Minister of Home
Affairs and Environment.
Maumoon's nephew Hamdhoon Hameed - Minister of
Planning and National Development and Principal of Henveiru School and many
more.
Maumoon's niece Fathin Hameed - Chairman, MTCC and Director General,
Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture.
Maumoon's nephew Midhath Hilmy -
Minister of Science and Technology.
Maumoon's Brother-in-law Ilyas Ibrahim
- Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation.
Maumoon's Brother in law Abbas
Ibrahim - President, NCLHR.
Maumoon's wife Nasreena's brother-in-law
Ibrahim Manik - Minister of Information and broadcasting.
Maumoon's Wife
Nasreena' relative Abdulla Kamaaludeen - Minister of Fisheries and
Agriculture.
Maumoon's wife Nasreena's relative Khadeeja Hassan - Head of
MMA.
Maumoon's wife Nasreena's relative Adam Hassan - Ambassador at
UK.
CRONYISM! CRONYISM! CRONYISM!
CRONYISM!
Maumoon's classmate Fathulla Jameel - Minister of
Foreign Affairs.
Maumoon's classmate Zahir Hussain - Minister of Youth and
Sports.
Maumoon's classmate and friend Zakariyya Hameed's son-in-law Dr.
Latheef - Ambassador at UN.
Maumoon's colleague and friend at transport
Ahmed Abdulla - Minister of Health
Ali Fulhu
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
08:00:04 (MDT)
1) The islands must be liberated from the greed-crazed
masturbatory grip of Mammon.
2) Baby faced Smarey with sphincters for
mouth, you stupid fool. Why don't you jam your bottom and save us from your
regular TVM/VOM/Singing competition bullshit. Stupid
f***.
Jabir
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
07:44:31 (MDT)
Another interesting find.. http://www.informationblast
http://http://arthuredelstein
Yameen & Hameed .Co
Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
07:34:52 (MDT)
An interesting find..
Yameen & Hameed .Co
Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
07:33:24 (MDT)
The appointment of Chairpersons to head State companies was very nicely done by Gayyoom. As he always does, he has ensured everyone is happy. Dr Fathin was chosen to please Gayyoom's brother Hameed. Mohamed Saeed, Yameen's brother in law, was chosen by Yameen's influence. Dr Naseer was chosen because Gayyoom is getting worried about a possible Addu uprising. The choice of Dr Naseer ensures Addu people would be split should they decided to stand against Gayyoom. Mahmood Razee, one of MDP founder members, was chosen to show the World Media that Gayyoom holds no grudge. The choice of Mohamed Umar Maniku - the only person not employed in the government - is to please Koli Ali Maniku. Ibrahim Rafeeg was chosen largely due to the influence of his brother Dr Mohamed Zahir Hussain.
PO insider
Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 06:50:03
(MDT)
What's this Government? the Vakarugey
Sarukaaru?
Jabir
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at
06:34:27 (MDT)
In response to a comment in The Maldivian;
My answer to :A Maldivian, maybe you are fluent in English
but did you and other Maldivians understand the meaning of Democracy, do you
have the right for alternative news, speech, assembly, information, do you
have the right of free expression, do you have the right of protesting, do you
have the right of express political opinions and form political organisations,
independent and regardless of government approval, do you have the right of
Proportional Representation, attempt to ensure that minorities are represented
fairly and equally in the nation's legislative bodies, according to their
proportion in the community.
No "my Maldivian friend" I have been there
and I show with my own foreign and independent eyes.
So do something
for your self and your beautiful country that I love and respect so
much.
Feel free and be your self "if you can".
Photographer
and lover of Maldives from Europe by email
As we all know our beloved president , Mr. Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom, has taken the best education that anyone at that time could take. He knows all the rules and regulations of how to run a government according to Islamic Shari'ah and law, but the most sad and astonishing fact about him is that, knowing all the aspects of Islam he is trying to deceive the people of Maldives. He is trying to keep the people of Maldives away from our religion, i.e., Islam. He is doing this in order to get support from the European society. But my question is, Is he really getting what he wants? May be in this world but not at the day of eternity. So I ask him politely and very kindly to stop all these activities and let us all live a happy and beautiful life full of happiness and without violence. May god help us in going through the right path and show us the right things. May god bless our country and the people of Maldives and help in keeping this nation as a peaceful place as it was ain our beloved ancestors time.
Comment - by email
Of Dogs And Drugs
Barking Up The Wrong Tree
It's no wonder that the number of tourists arriving in the
Maldives is increasing by the year, if not by the month. What else would you
expect if you give the most exotic and unusual type of welcome to the arriving
guests? In my travels abroad I have never been welcomed at the arrivals hall
by a couple of panting dogs, except in the Maldives that is. Some of the
foreign tourists who arrive here for the first time are so moved by this
exotic welcome that they tremble in joy.
The travel brochures they had
seen before their trip had of course said that Maldives was indeed an exotic
and an unusual destination. What better way to welcome your guests than to
have "man's best friend" to receive them at the arrivals terminal!
I
have an idea. Why don't we improve this novel form of welcome even further?
How about having two crocodiles at either side of the entrance door to the
terminal? We could have the two crocodiles to welcome the economy class
passengers and two Great White sharks to welcome the business class
passengers. The two "man's best Friends" could of course welcome the VIP or
first class passengers. That would indeed boost our tourism even
further.
It is with great sadness that we note that the dogs who
welcomed our guests at the airport have been sent back to Sri Lanka because
the authorities in Male have decided that the dogs are mad. This is because
these drug-sniffing dogs too often bark up the "wrong" (and very powerful)
"trees". It is rumoured that they bark at the luggage of some ministers and
senior government officials. It is not because those suit cases contained
drugs, but because the dogs were of course mad.
By Maumoon - by email
Gayyoom's propaganda machines are spreading stories that Anni and MDP is trying to blow up a government building.
Ali
Male, K Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 05:51:28
(MDT)
Humour
Maumoon's wife Nasreena died and taken to the Heaven directly. On arrival at the gate she was greeted by the Angel of the Heaven, the Angel invited to her for a introductory round trip of the Heaven. So she went around with the Angel and came across a huge wall where lots of clocks were displayed. Astonished she asked what are all these clocks for, the Angel replied that there will be one clock for each of the person living in the earth, whenever anyone lie, the hand of the clock moves once. There are two clocks to which we pay very good attention as the hands of those clocks never moved, curiously she checked the names of the those two clocks, they belong to very good God fearing two citizens of Maldives. She asked the Angel where is Maumoon's clock then, The Angel said we are keeping that one in our office using as a ceiling fan.
Jabir
Addu, Maldives -
Friday, August 20, 2004 at 04:25:23 (MDT)
Sappe, I have noticed that quite the number of members in this forum raising concerns about the call MDP made to boycott tourism. They think that we the Maldivians will be in trouble if that happens. I think they are wrong. The problem with us is we always think about tomorrow's breakfast not the years to come. We know that still there are many people in the Maldives who do not get the true benefits of tourism. If it works we will be better off in the long term. That's what we want. We cant suffer like this forever.
Asie
Perth, Australia - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 03:42:19
(MDT)
It is really sad to note that Dr. Shaheed has never mentioned about the seriously injured ordinary Maldivians in his statements. He repeatedly told the press about the harm caused by the pro-reformists to the NSS officers. It seemed to me that Shaheed is to defend a particular group of people not the people of Maldives at large. Shame on you man.
Adey
kulhudhuffushi, hdh Maldives - Friday, August 20, 2004
at 03:30:47 (MDT)
"Is this democracy?" arresting innocent people and threatening peace in Maldives? Dictator Gayyoom arrested again innocents and they justify their doings by saying that these are only few drug addicts and majority of Maldivians cooperate with the regime, while the truth is that these poor victims were people who loved and served their country by joining the democracy loving peoples to bring stability and peace to Maldives, where coward thugs established their stronghold. If those innocents were the least brave they would've shown their faces when they appear in front of the cameras.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 03:02:35
(MDT)
Dictator Gayyoom and his thugs are playing a very dangerous game and pushing their luck, as such actions cannot go unquestioned and when combined with their refusal to release all the political prisoners, it's hard to believe that the world (Even the European countries that have good relations with Maldives) will leave those mad thugs alone.
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 01:04:13
(MDT)
Dear brothers and sisters of reform!
Is it really true
that Yameen is out! If so alhamdulillah! A sign of victory. Keep up the good
work Sappe and all others who are behind him... we, all Maldivians are in for
it this time.. we all appreciate what you guys are doing.
May Allah
give us victory from Maumoon's dictatorship. Amen.
Dreaming of a new day
WA, Australia - Thursday, August 19,
2004 at 22:29:04 (MDT)
Dear 'Allah Akbar', First of all, you don't give out
prior warnings to those who you are about to kill/seriously wound unless, of
course, you want to be particularly sadistic and watch them agonise in the
throes of death. But you'd say we don't want to kill anyone. So then you
basically want to blow up empty buildings right? Then one may ask 'why?', why
would anyone be stupid enough to want to blow up empty buildings? Of course
this is followed by the respondent with a perfectly valid reason as to why
someone might want to blow up an empty building, such as 'I'm a construction
detonator who blows up buildings to rebuild them' for example. So, as long you
give no reason for exactly why you'd want to blow up empty buildings I'd, as
I'm sure most of the public would, assume that you just want to work at some
construction site 'kablooming' evacuated buildings waiting to be destroyed.
The question occurs why not just try and find these jobs through
advertisements or enquiry in a more conventional manner. I mean not many of us
send out dramatic emails with words such as 'warn', 'dangerous' etc. everytime
we need a job, right?
P.S. you should have said 'advise' instead of
'advice'. It's an 's' when you use it as a verb, as you unwittingly did. Also,
where's the coma before 'however'? Perhaps you should read up a bit more on
your grammar before you decide to look for a job the next time, or maybe, just
grow up. F***wits
P.S.S. if this is someone's idea of a joke, this is
seriously not funny.
Dylan
Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 19:35:02
(MDT)
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason
I think therefore I am
Hamilton, W NZ - Thursday, August 19,
2004 at 17:50:50 (MDT)
Hi Sappe'
Could you please device a way to identify
which are pdf files instead of giving just a link.. its really irritating when
we click a link a pdf file get downloaded..
Thanks
Eye <eye@eye.com>
Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 17:18:06
(MDT)
To Yahuya who suggested ignoring the NSS personnel in our
families:
I can assure you that it will be of no use against the
hardened hearts of the NSS people of today. All they care and talk about are
mobile phones, motorbikes and how many women that they have been able to get
into bed with in the past week/month. And I ain't joking here. Some of my
closest friends work in the damned place and they have absolutely no respect
towards their families or towards members of the public for that matter. So as
long as they are able to stuff their thick wallets with the people's money
they are happy.
However, by alienating these thugs by the public in
general, we might be able to penetrate their thick skins although
minimal.
HaaRooN
Male', K Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
17:09:48 (MDT)
Now that Husnu Suood is arrested who will defend all these political prisoners? Where is that Shaheen? How come he is not coming out to represent those arrested?
Nikamethi Zuvana
Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
16:42:46 (MDT)
This guy seems to be so ignorant and cheap... see what's
happening now... he is holding dinner sessions to congratulate for the bravery
of so called NSS (National Sod Security), for the brave tactics they used to
disperse the crowd peacefully!!!!!..Isn't it a kind of joke?... even his own
face will laugh at him if he really take time and see for him self on a
mirror...
Would it be possible to impose this question to investigate
about the drug bullets? I mean no ordinary citizen will be able to have such
contacts for artilleries i.e.. riffles, guns and its accessaries!!! And yet
these bullets filled with gruns??????Another big question is WHY MR. PRESIDENT
SO MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT EVERYTHING NOW? IS IT BECAUSE THAT HE KNOWS THAT HE
WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STAY IN POWER TO REACH THE RECORD OF 30 YEARS IN
POWER...HMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!?????
Frustrated Maldivian
Mausoom <mausoom@silvernet.net.au>
Perth, Australia - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 15:38:26
(MDT)
These changes no matter how cosmetic they are will bring some changes. Why Hameed's daughter was sent to MTCC is because they're working in the islands to dredge their channels which is the most corrupt project in the country and one which could influence elections. Gayyoom might still continue to think that we are fools, but these new chairpersons are told to contact their respective ministries for advice and instructions. Back to square one.
Waleed
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 15:36:32
(MDT)
DO, while we carry away in our disbelief about the
events which occurred "Black Friday", I think we should not forget to keep on
sending some of the articles on DO by email individually like you guys
were doing. THIS MUST NEVER STOP. As you know that's the best distribution
METHOD in a "unique democracy" like us. A lot of people are not able to browse
the net daily but can check their emails at the government offices and
private.
Keep on giving dose by dose, the truth and ONLY the truth "as
much as possible"
Some of the Dhivehi articles are adored by the
public.
Ibrahim, Male
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
14:33:57 (MDT)
Dear Editor:
It would be great if you can give us a
complete transcript of the MDP Colombo news conference.
Thank
you.
Reader
Male, K Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
13:49:08 (MDT)
Dear DO,
I would appreciate if you would not
post untrue articles on your site! For example the article about Hon. Umar
Zahir calling Maumoon a thief. Its obvious him being a member of the cabinet
would never call him that, and whatever opinions he may have, is not stupid
enough to say it in public. What usually happens is all the pro-government
sites use this excuse for their campaigns and accuse DO of fabrication,
unsubstantiated fantasies and lies. It does not help your reputation so please
don't give pro-govt people a chance to make their stand stronger.
I
also call upon the NSS to protect their citizens, remember that you are not
Gayyoom's private army. Our ancestors before us died to protect our beloved
citizens from foreign occupancy and invasion, but instead the NSS round up
anyone who dared to speak against 'Der Fuhrer'. Many here would agree now that
instead of protecting and serving the people, the NSS are more associated with
words like 'torture' and 'evil'. I'm sure there are soldiers who are humane,
and I'm sure they would know the difference between good and evil. Help your
fellow brothers and sisters in whatever way you can, Maumoon will die someday
but its still our future we have to think about...That idiot is going to go
down big time and drag the whole country with him, just as Adolf Hitler and
Saddam Hussain. Don't let him have the joy of doing just that!!!! I solemnly
join Bodu Badi in squeezing Mr Excellency's Balls !!!
Wilhelm Canaris
Deutschland - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
12:59:32 (MDT)
Hey Blood sucking dictator I demand you release all Maldivian pro-democracy supporters immediately. You time is up. We all know you game.
Xahir <xahir10@hotmail.com>
Male Maldives , Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
12:37:42 (MDT)
The Editorial
Dhivehi Observer
We are a
community of Maldivian students studying overseas in various countries who are
fed up and tired of the dictatorship of Gayyoom and his thugs.
We wish
to render our unconditional support to the excellent work that you are doing.
Enough is enough. We wish we were there in Male' to show "Godyoom" that we the
future architects of the country totally despise him.
We believe the
successful launch of Minivan Radio by the Friends of Maldives is a very good
idea and encourage them to speed up the launching of the station and if
possible broadcast programs as frequently as possible. There are plenty of
people anxiously waiting in Male' to listen to it. I believe everyone sees
some light at the end of the tunnel. We need to get the people of the islands
more actively involved in this process of bringing true democracy to the
country, and the only means to reach them is by radio.
The
Secretariat
Students For Democracy
<students4democracy@hotmail.com>
by email
Hey! Anyone can confirm whether Ahmed Didi (Sandhaanu) has just passed away!
Hassan - by email
Dear friends,
The ministers should be out from MAJLIS as well not just the state owned companies...
Lets press 1 more time..
Hussein by email
Refer to the news on Haveeru daily Online Dated 18th August 2004
Gayyoom, How dare you to say that you have been elected according to the laws and regulations. I swear in the name of Allah that the last presidential election was not held according to the constitution. You may not know the truth (but very unlikely). Ask your brother Hameed, the oppressor of the Island people how the voting was carried out, by force and intimidation. Nobody was allowed to vote freely. The ballot paper had to be shown and approved before it went into the ballot box. If the voting went freely you should not have been the president.
Hussain, Fuvahmulah Maldives 19th August 2004 - by email
Please reply
Sons of Maldives
I am a person who is
fighting again the regime and if you are here with me you can assume the
Maumoon and his brothers fire form their eyes and lightning from his
ass.
I can see a whole army of my country men here fighting for the
freedom.
You can come to fight as free men and free men you
are
What would you do without freedom?
WILL YOU FIGHT
You
can run and u will live
Fight and u may die
Run u live but atleast a
while
And dieing in your beds
Many years from now
Would u be
willing to
Trade all the days from this day to that
For one chance
just
Just one chance
To come back here
And tell our enemies
They
may take our lives but not our FREEDOM
TAKEN FROM BRAVE HEART
I
HERE BY CALL ALL THE PEOPLE OF MALDIVES TO GO OUT THEIR AND FIGHT AGAINST THE
REGIME AND BRING FREEDOM TO OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS
Ahmed - by email
Dear Readers,
Maumoon's Basic Monthly Salary - Mrf
94,600.00
Annual Basic Salary income - Mrf
1,135,200.00
Annual Salary of the President of the United States - US$
375,000.00
With Comparison to Ratio Maumoon is paid more than George W.
Bush.
This Amount is Excluding Food, Healthcare, Travelling
*the Quoted Salary
maybe exempt of what he earns from other several posts he
holds.
*Unofficially Maumoon is reported to earn Millions of Dollars
each year illegally.
Business Associates
Maldives, k Maldives -
Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11:40:11 (MDT)
Dear DO,
I am very sad for the fact that you
are "censoring" comments about certain individuals and issues to which some
had written about. And I do not mean about violence etc. Just simple
facts.
If my eyesight isn't that bad there's a DISCLAIMER ( VIEWS
EXPRESSED IN THE FORUM AREN'T NECESSARY OF DO BLAH BLAH) so why the
hell do you censor contents which doesn't fit to your interests.
You
are a Democracy fighter but I am seeing you as another form of Dictator
Maumoon. In his thinking he cant do anything wrong neither to comment about
his mistakes are a grave sin too.
So when finally Democracy comes
sailing down, people will be hosting Hundreds of sites like
DO.
MAYBE EVEN ABOUT THE EDITOR IN CHIEF SAPPE, PEOPLE WILL MAKE
CARTOONS OF YOU WITH SEMI-NUDE WOMEN TOO. THAT'S NO PROBLEM. THE MOST JOKED
MAN IS THE MOST POWERFUL MAN ON EARTH. GEORGE W. BUSH
SO IF YOU THINK
FOR A SECOND YOUR BUDDY ZAKI AND MUNAVVAR WONT BE THE POSTER CHILD OF HATE
SITES. STAY IN UK FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS MORE.
AND DO ALSO SHOULD
APPRECIATE FOR THE FACT THAT WE ARE SPENDING OUR TIME TO WRITE FOR YOUR FORUM
AND MAKE IT MORE INTERESTING AS POSSIBLE. THEREFORE CENSORING COMMENTS WILL
MAKE SOME FED UP.
THANK YOU.
Counting
Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11:39:27
(MDT)
No wonder Gayyoom has declared Sappe and others at DO as their enemy number one. Despite being 10,000 miles away from the shores of Maldives, we are surprised how you manage to get these information. The reports from the prisons are what only very few have access to. I wonder what life would be without DO. Sappe keep up your good work. Even the Maldivians in Male need DO to know what is happening with their loved ones.
Munsheed
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
11:25:24 (MDT)
What we need right now is to retaliate! And I have just the
idea how to do so! Lets all ignore these NSS fellows! Yes! Ignore them! If you
have a brother or a sister or an uncle or a friend who is in the
force... ignore them! Don't talk to them... pay no attention to them...
as its said ... "ignorance is bliss"! How would you feel if your whole family
ignored you and walked away from you? Imagine that!
Just another
Maldivian
Yahuya
Male', male' Maldives - i think... - Thursday, August
19, 2004 at 09:28:42 (MDT)
Dear readers.....
The only few pics of the actual
stabbing as of now, I've seen are from The Maldivian and to my surprise they
are all from an aerial point of view. Were The
Maldivian photographers on helicopters on that day "reporting live?"
Something must be wrong with my senses or there was no helicopter that
day...only the surveillance cams and the NSS photographers high above the
crowd....
Dear The Maldivian -- how
did you get those pics? Especially at the very precise moments of the
stabbing? Were you expecting someone to stab that day at that particular
location? Or was that a still taken from the surveillance cams on Bandeyri Ge?
If so how did you get those? Don't make me think that you were going through
stuff in your dad's office....
You must have had a hard time finding
those pics because I know it took you guys 4-5 days to go through all the
videos of those cams so that you can find the best view that can actually hide
certain truths from the pics.....
Dear readers... Am I not able to
download those pics or they deliberately omitted certain pics in between?
Certainly to my dumb mind there are missing links in the pics... Maybe I read
too many detective/ conspiracy theories - Ey Gaston, that was a smart move,
You must have fooled a lot of Maldivians on the border line, But you cant
really fool your equivalent can you? .....
Dear Readers,
How did
the man with SUN glasses in Bright Yellow shirt suddenly appear on the other
side of the guy who stabbed? If The Maldivian
wants to lead the story to the final and actual stabbing then where are
the pics in between?
And since The Maldivian
hasn't labelled him linked to any "terrorist groups" such as "MDP" or
Al' Qaeda what the hell is he doing there just standing and watching while the
stabber is in full swing? Why is HE unlike all others not trying to stop
him?
Dear Readers,
Why is Maziq still standing actually "after
stabbing"? Either he must have done
"Be-Courageous-while-Stabbed
Dear Readers,
Where is the
second Police guy who got stabbed? Where are those pictures? Didn't the
numerous surveillance cams capture those? Or their numerous photographers
stationed high above missed that one?
I rest now
It's the Jury's
Job to decide
Male', K Maldives - Thursday, August
19, 2004 at 08:57:40 (MDT)
Keevegen tha madu nukuree majlihuga thikamakaigen ulhen aharen dhiyaamaves kaleymen hama thelhigathee yey dhoa
shukuriyya
burin manikunna Hameed
Gui neyfaith <hameed@theemuge.com>
Male, k Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 08:52:07
(MDT)
All Readers... I'll b there as a eye witness carrying video
& Audio of Fareed's speech, Gasim's & Ahmed Didi's...to prove their
innocence...
A reformer who escaped from Gayyoom's brutality on B'
Friday
Male, Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 08:17:10 (MDT)
Good another drama and another hide and seek game. Ministers
"sacked" from government companies and there daughters and friends of the
gangs appointed to the job. Not a bad drama. But what happened to Bank of
Maldives Chairman. May be its the place where all money is dealt with. May be
there is no one they can trust. May be. May be.
Any way we don't wont
see more dramas!
Libi aniyaa ey
Hithadhoo, S Maldives - Thursday, August 19,
2004 at 06:19:07 (MDT)
The regime is going to fall very soon, its going to happen
one way or the other. I think its about time we thought a little bit about the
future as well! For example, is there going to be a power vacuum? who will be
in charge of the country once Gayyoom flees/assassinated etc etc.
We
also have to address the fact whether there's going to be a peaceful
transition of powers or whether there's going to be bloodshed. Is the NSS
going to play a major part during these transitional period or is the Majlis
going to be the ultimate authority.
Who's going to be the next
president? Mr. Gasim and the Villa team? Dr. Waheed from the MDP? Or the
wahaabees. We need to have more discussions about the future, and people's
opinions on such matters in this forum.
Reform is a waste of time, when
the government cant even abide by the constitution it has in
place.
Apart from that, we seem to have got Maumoon by the balls now,
all Maldivians lets unite and squeeze together shall we? (couldn't help saying
it...I know you watch this Mr. Excellency)
Bodu Badi
Manchester,
UK - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 03:24:46 (MDT)
Hey Hiyalee (Addu MP)
Hiyalee your time is up
.....don't even think of being a MP member for the next term ......we know the
dark side of you ....last time also for the campaign you borrowed money from
Faza Mohamed Didi and didn't even return back the money ..(as I have known
until end of last year) .............its better not to talk about the
corruption on STO ......
SO HIYALEE GO TO HELL PEOPLE DON'T WANT THIS
KIND OF F*** ......WHO IS NOT EVEN ABLE TO TALK
...
ADDU
HITHADHOO, Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
03:20:03 (MDT)
MIHAARU MAUMOON GE BALAA YAAHEDHI 11 GE FAHUN COFFEE EH JAHAA
LEVEY NE GOTHEVES NEH.
MENOON DHUVAHEH FEN NAANEBAA?
IBRAHIM SHAANEEZ
MALE', Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004
at 03:16:04 (MDT)
DEAR DO,
WE ARE WINNING. I REPEAT .WE ARE
WINNING. YAMEEN IS OUT. WHO WILL BE NEXT ??????
THANKS SAPPE' YOU DID
IT
NAZIM
MALE', Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 03:08:05
(MDT)
Dear Sappe.
You are too sweet, fun and naughty to be
considered serious even if your site attempts to talk big. The style and
content of writing really personifies you, so its hard not to laugh at
whatever you may write. Even when there words like KILL, BOMB, etc.. its as if
you are talking to us over coffee in Male'.
Your site is fun and is a
real substitute of yourself to keep us remembering you. Even when you speak
very seriously, you make us smile.
We like you to use more outrageous
words. We like you in DO style.
We love Sappe
Male, K
Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 02:25:47 (MDT)
To All reformist Adduans!!!
I think now its high time
to make all Adduan women aware of the current political crisis with the help
of MINIVAN RADIO. Still most of the women are captured by propaganda
radio and TV and it is it our right to lead them to follow the correct path, I
say this as only few of them are aware of the fact that this RADIO is born. So
I urge all fellow Adduans to promote it so with the help of almighty Allah
they will wake-up for a better life rather than remaining as brain washed
ignorant citizens!
True reformer
Addu, Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at
02:21:19 (MDT)
A lot of people seem to be celebrating election of competent
professional to chairmanship of public companies. Guys get real. The way
this regime gives people leadership position is without authority - unless
your are a family member. You need authority that is equal to what you have to
lead. So these competent people will propose and president office will
dispose. Practically they would hit a big wall. That's why this country is in
a mess. Not because of shortage of ideas and willing leaders. But due to this
big wall called presidents office which you have to notify even if you breath
in an office and which bluntly sometimes without any reason gleefully rejects
reasonable requests without giving any reason.
This does not apply if
the chairman or minister or whatever is a family member. Things get processed
and requests get approved at lightning speed. Hence you see them being very
effective. Ok president does not trust some people and are sceptical about
their integrity and ethics. If that is the case you would know within few
months. Tell them to get this and that result(s). Measure their performance
(wonder whether they are above sarukaaru muvazafun), if they don't perform
fire him/her and appoint an honest person which you can trust with authority
and can produce RESULTS (LEARN THIS WORD BY HEART PLS). Let the auditor
general loose (so that he can even audit Theemuge and president office Aarah,
Muleeaage, police and so on) or use judicial inquiry so that he can check and
take action on any corrupt practices. Besides I'm sure if they are unethical
there will be plenty of people writing to you. Other way is the golden way.
Free the journalist from your iron fists (within the laws).
If you
really want to be effective give leaderships positions with authority. If not
you can or even a secretary (who will be more powerful than all the chairman's
and ministers combined) of presidents office can take all such positions. Will
not make any difference. Don't be fooled by these reforms. Time will tell
whether they are just wooden dolls to fill the positions or real leaders.
Anyway hope for the best.
Sceptical
Maldives - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 01:54:57
(MDT)
Dear Readers,
Lets organize another round of peaceful
protest to show the dictator and his regime our commitment on the
issue.
Certainly the whole country as a whole is behind us, even though
they are afraid to talk openly in the public.
Lets not give them
another chance.
Addu Reformer
S. Hithadhoo, Addu Atoll Maldives - Wednesday,
August 18, 2004 at 22:49:42 (MDT)
Dear Addu Reformer - Your comments on Mr. Jeevun Hiyalee is
quite interesting. Don't you worry. Let's give that joker a good fight this
time. He has fooled the people enough (03 terms) but no more. The only time he
raised his hand and spoke in parliament was when he had to excuse himself to
go to the LOO. What a character. Shame on you , you cheap corrupt
AH.
Effective today his powers might come down as his buddy Yameen is
no more the Chairman x 3 companies. Even his team of clowns in Addu will
need to think twice. Unfortunately for us, there are idiots like these
Ibrahimbe's etc amongst the smart population of PROUD ADDUANS. He roams around
Male' with puppets like Firihenkulhi Ibrahim Rasheed, Pimp Naseem (IAS) and
Bachelor Boy Luga (IAS) and the famous Thugs like Mintaa. I think we are
bloody lucky that Yameen is gone. Else Hiyalee would try and use IAS influence
as well in his re-election campaign. Lets all join hands to free Addu from
this cheap joker.
Dhon Beyyaa <hiyalee@jeevun.com>
Hithadhoo, Addu Atoll Maldives - Wednesday, August 18,
2004 at 23:23:28 (MDT)
BAQHAAVAY - the deadliest word - if current regime wants - it
may be possible to put anyone or group under this category who has called for
current president's resignation. Even the 10% who said no - if they have
voiced that opinion - it will be easy to put them in this category. If nothing
is working the govt can put anything under the sun and charge under 88 (h-
haa) clause. The point is the so called rebel MPs (combination of social
thinkers- Gasim, Ibra and legal experts, Munavvar - are deadly because then we
can have real assasy haqutha given and protected) even if they get 1
second or 1 month sentence they are finished. This term cancelled and they
cannot run for the coming five years.
The icing on the cake (for
current regime) is that, than they can go ahead as in the past 18 years to
pass a 'namoona' constitution the way they want it and we'll again have a NALA
NALA NAMOONA DEMOCRACY' WHERE EVERYTHING ULTIMATELY LEAD TO A MESS AND
DESTROYS WHATEVER VALUE WE HAVE (EG-FINANCIAL & ECONOMIC- think of
bankrupt companies, income disparity, determination to never let Rajethere
economically independent from Male', SOCIAL - eg the druggies, broken
families , RELIGIOUS - 25 years of work has resulted in a spiritually dead
population - leading to extremism on both sides). BUT current regime can boast
and celebrate as before the implementation of the new NALA NALA NAMOONA
CONSTITUTION.
Hadhavaa bodu kurevi raskalaako alhamen mi museebaathun
abadha salaamay kuravaa faan dhevey.
Patriot
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 20:51:59
(MDT)
Dear supporting all independents,
The ordinary
Maldivians will decide who will be the next President. Don't worry, be happy.
Do you know what a real Democracy, will be. The Democratic constitution will
pave the way for a sincere Maldivian to be the President. You do not need to
worry about that. What we need sincere people like Hon. Gasim Ibrahim to help
find a democratic system. Once the system is in place we all will see who the
next President will be. Definitely, it will be neither, Ilyas, Hameed, Yameen
or Hamdhoon. All of them will have to resign in the end. They have had their
time and it will be history soon.
Dear Abdul Moosa <abbey783@yahoo.com>
We all will
prevail. The Maldives will prosper soon after the dictators depart. The
Maldives, will achieve far more than during the past 26 years. Be happy and be
ready to work hard for prosperity. Heeeeeeeeh
Pray Allah that soon Hon.
Gasim and the rest will be released and Gayyoom will face the
charges.
Dear Addu Reformer,
Keep all; what ever you think is
unfair written. Soon the dictators has to go and you will send all your
complaint to the Majlis.
Dhon Ahumadh <ekkalsoru@hotmail.com>
You
see Yameen is no longer the dictator of STO, STELCO and IAS. God is great. He
have lost all his mighty power, within a second. Soon Abdulla Shahid's time
will come. Keep it cool and pray.
Dear Fayyaz Mansoor,
As
DO have already mentioned that people are ANGRY, HURT AND RAGING.
That's why they are using abusive language. Don't you think that the dictator
and regime can do what ever they like with our torturing our own
people?.
You are only seen the filth the ordinary and innocent people
give. Any way thanks for the good advice. But, you are one sided and not
democratic.
Dear Hopeless,
Don't feel hopeless. If you do, you will never be
hopeful. Maumoon is a liar. Don't you know that, since he became
the President he have never told a truth. Be cool, things will settle
soon.
Dear Well done,
Sappe, Anni, GoGo, Naseer, Luthfi, Naaz
and Saadig will only ask any one on Sanctions will be the last
option.
Don't worry, things will work, Insha Allah. God is
great
Dear Forensic Doctor
This guy was stabbed. More than the
knife injury. You may be wrong, because eye witness a reliable informer said
the wound is very serious. Try to be fair.
Dear Democratic
reform
Insha Allah we will have a fully-fledged democracy soon and not
late.
Dear source,
Mr. Shaheed is called (Comical Shaheed) He is
a helpless joker. Poor Comical Shaheed. He will have to spend some time in
jail after the regime falls. Shaheed will be guilty of telling lies to
the general public and the international community. At least he will get 6
months in jail and being a traitor will get another 2 years jail.
Dear
The Guardian,
Comical Shaheed will see soon how effective it is "A
bunch of people around calling for cabinet ministers to resign" Lets see the
result in a number of days, may be before the 101 day is over.
Dear
Herald sun
Yes, "We will call it a pro-democracy demonstration on
Friday.
Targeting Dr Shaheed,
He has not left any time to make
himself a fool. He is a fool already and his PhD is already confiscated by the
people. What a helpless fool. Sorry for him he had no guts to resign, he is a
slave of Gayyoom.
Dear Mad Citizen,
Those NSS guys have been
brainwashed by Adam Zahir under direct instruction of Gayyoom. Do you know
those suicide bombers in LTTE is likewise brainwashed. So no wonder, if you
have a Nazi style dictator. Gayyoom will naturally create Nazi
army.
Dear Undecided middle (the majority)
There is no way to
bring down Nazi Gayyoom with out Economic sanctions. The duty of MDP, as they
have sworn is to bring down Gayyoom on what ever means. There is no room for
thinking. Already, a full flight of 400 tourists have been cancelled.
As a result Gayyoom have fired the entire Minster's from their
Chairmanships. Now each has one job. Just trying to show, he is doing
something. He is not going to fool us this time.
Dear Eye
Witness,
If we are lucky we may still get the picture taken on Black
Friday. However, the NSS have confiscated all. When Gayyoom fall, you can be
on duty to immediately take an inspection at the Palace to find the
pictures.
Dear Ismail,
May be Gayyoom will step down within 3
months. How would you like it?
Dear Rabeeu,
MDP do not have to
listen to any one. They know what they are doing. Saadiq will be a child in
front of MDP leaders. Saadiq is a good PRO but not good for a
leader.
Dear Private Investigator
Good job. Excellent work. We
all standby you, please continue writing true and interesting topics. You know
how to hit where it hurts. Thanks you.
Mr. Haleel,
You think
Gayyoom can fool all the people all the times. That will be over, its not
DO alone. That's true about Yameen Mobs and Mr. Yameen's idea of
suicide bombers. When people are so hungry for power that do anything.
You must be a slave of Yameen. Is it you are in the Trade Ministry, yes
than you still have to beg for your daily bread.
Haleel, think and grow
up. You don't have a slightest idea what is politics, besides
tactics.
Dear Dhon Ahumadh
How right you are Gayyoom's team has
gone nuts. Don't watch TVM.
We will "Ganhingaa" Khaleel, SODU SALEEM.
May be Hameed's boys. Heeeeeeh Heeeeeh
Dear URGENT,
What's
wrong in about GO GO LATHEEF TELLING THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO BOYCOTT
TOURISM OF MALDIVES. Are you scared. If Gayyoom can lock and torture
Hon. Gasim, then boycott tourism is the available option.
Dear
Waheed
What nonsense, no one know what will come out of Dark Friday.
Neither Saadiq.
Dear A real Maldivian,
Sappe can't do a thing about Nazis. Pray
Allah that those Nazis will change their mind and stop obeying Gayyoom
soon
Dear Ahmed
Don't worry, Hon, Gasim have already made
arrangement for all those Villa Scholars be provided for before he turned him
self in. You better be praying for Hon. Gasim's release.
Dear
Mukhthaar
You are right. Be on guard.
Hey A Patriot or
parrot.
You have a very narrow mind. Shut your gap.
Dear
Question.
Dr. Fareed is no ordinary folk. That's why Gayyoom is so
jealous about him.
Who has no money or any form of political power
(people like Fareed). These are the most vulnerable groups who has no one to
protect them except our constitution. But that is useless when the police does
not respect citizens rights. Besides it is suspended for the time being. So
please check.
Dear SeeYouSoon
Keep it up, don't give up, be
against Maumoon til you die.
Dear Mohamed Manik,
I wish you are
right, but I think Comical Shaheed have fallen in to Gayyoom's usual trick.
May god save Shaheed. He has already done the damage, but as you say if he
resigns now immediately he can still save his ass. But, I think he is a fool
and not a Dr.
Dear Kaloa
You are living in Gayyoom's Maldives
and not North Korea.
Dear Concerned Maldivian,
MDP and
DO are doing all possible. Don't forget entire family of Latheef is
under custody.
Thank you Photographer and lover of Maldives from
Europe,
This President is a sick guy and he thinks that his version is
true and he can fool the world. His time will be up very soon and Maldives
will be more beautiful and shining with love for you.
Dear "I think,
therefore I am",
Thank you very much for your excellent thoughts about
drug addicts and mullahs. I am fully aware of the problems of the drug addicts
and we have a number of our family members as drug addicts and we are treating
them with love and care. As for Mullahs or wahhabies. Some times ago I do not
like the mullahs "the Bearded" wahhabies. However, since, I have met Mr.
Fareed. I really liked them specially Mr. Fareed. I think most of the writers
mentioned same, only because 1. Yameen is taking advantage of Drug Addicts,
instead of trying to help them in the rehabilitation. 2. Mullahs, Mr.
President taking advantage on them, in the name of religion. Mr. Gayyoom has
taken personally jealousy with Dr. Fareed. Reason, any one hears Fareed's
speeches, will have tears in their eyes. He makes you feel for what he says.
That is why Gayyoom is jealous of him
NSS GUY
Giraavaru Koi, K
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 16:28:35 (MDT)
I WANT TO THANK OUR THIS GREAT MAN WHO HAS MADE ME VERY PROUD TO STAND UP AND SAY THANK GOD I AM A MALDIVIAN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MR. GASIM, YOUR THE GREATEST YET. YOU HAVE MY VOTE, "I'LL NEVER FORGET YOUR SACRIFICING".
Abbey <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 16:12:08
(MDT)
Great job DO, now that all the reformists are in
captivity of our Excellency, Honourable, Majestic, Grand and All mighty
buffoon of a president seem to have made Sappe' and co. government enemy no. 1
!! We're all with you DO.
The whole economy of the Maldives
depends on the tourism industry, if the EU imposes restrictions it would mean
the end of the Maldivian economy as we know it. After all, it is the UK, Italy
or Germany who are the source of the mainstream tourists for the
Maldives.
I disagree with some people comparing this to Iraq. Maldives
is a much smaller state unlike Iraq, and the people are more likely to be
effected directly. Iraq still traded its oil for food and medicine and what
are we going to trade? A weekend at one of the islands? However, such talk of
sanctions and boycott proves to the rest of the world that there is no
credibility in the Government of the Maldives. Rather than imposing trade
sanctions, I think it would be more practical and ideal to cut off all the
foreign aid. Or maybe even pressure the Maldivian Government directly through
the Commonwealth.
People have said in the past that the EU or the US
would not directly intervene mainly because they have no strategic interest in
the Maldives. But I honestly think if powerful countries like India, start
snapping their fingers and giving cold shoulders... for a small country, the
Maldivian Government would begin to sweat and tremble.
Anti
GoM
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 15:17:04 (MDT)
DO and All
Very happy to read the comment
about Ablo Kamaaludeen. A master liar in this generation. Betrayed
Maumoon's regime and then targeted Male' community to win his MP
seat by promising that he is there to protect his people (for the people) and
will never join the regime again. Then betrayed the people and grabbed a place
in Gayyoom's cabinet as soon as he was offered one. The guy did not have any
decency for the second time to face the elections. As we all see that on 12th
and 13th he was suppose to come to the gathering and guide the people he
represents but the crook did not have any decency to do anything he is such a
bloody coward. Besides atrocities he has committed while in power is
endless.
Now again AK is playing good cop bad cop and acting like a
puppet to the "Dear Leader" and accompanied Shafeeu to visit and support the
torture of Sp Majlis members, and is committed to tell big lies. Has a history
of being unfaithful and disloyal to his family, staff, Gayyoom and most of all
the people he represents. Wouldn't be surprised if he start swinging
towards MDP if they are winning. Was told by reliable sources that the guy has
started spying for reformers as he can sense that the demise of the regime is
getting close. Would be surprised if he did not face the Majlis election
for Male' for next term. The guy is power greedy; he will do anything to get
power. These characters should be sweep out of the community and should never
back them.
Reader
Hithadhoo, Seenu Maldives - Wednesday, August
18, 2004 at 15:01:14 (MDT)
Boycotting our tourism industry to make Maumoon and his cabinet come down to earth may work but the general public will definitely not like it and also it would take years to bring the industry back. However I have a solution, why not we pressure the Tour Agents who are sending tourists to resorts owned by the pirates of the Maldives, why not pressure tour agents sending tourists to Sun Travel ( Shiyam spent 450,000 of our money which Yameen looted from us to organise the latest uprising in Male' which unfortunately MDP is being blamed for).... why not one of us do some research and find out the tour operators who are supporting these assholes and print their names on the internet.... send them hate mails.... whatever..
Ariel Sharone
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
13:58:13 (MDT)
MC, MDP, DO and all parties involved in the fight for
freedom for the Maldivian people.
Today, you have got a big
achievement. MINIVAN RADIO. Well done and keep up the good work. Let the real
Maldivians hear what you have to say. Let them know the TRUTH, let them hear
the truth and we all look forward for the day Maumoon and his criminal regime
run out of fuel on the middle of the road.
Let our people feel the fire
burned under us by the present regime. Show the the bloody hands of Maumoon
with all Maldivian blood.
Let us all pray that soon the criminal
Maumoon will suffer in the hands of the Maldives without mercy. Death to the
tyrant.
God bless the Maldivian people. Amen
Ibrahim, Male
Male, Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
13:26:40 (MDT)
Pictures of the Black Friday 13th reminds me how the Israelis chase unarmed innocent Palestinians the only different is that we did not throw any stones... Maumoon you are a the biggest yahoodhee ever to be born in this earth and you have let us and our country down.... you and your family have no where to hide we will hunt you any hole that you will hide in any country!!!
Civilian
Male' Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
12:20:34 (MDT)
I see that Champa has started campaigning for Gayyoom. We
should remember that Champa Afeef has a lot of Business Interests in Norway
and other parts of Europe. Regarding sanctions from Europe I feel that all
military sales and cooperation from Europe, India and USA should stop. This is
because its against the Law in these countries that any of their equipment is
used against civilians.
As for Dr. Shaheed I feel sorry for that guy as
he is a very nice guy but in the wrong place at the wrong time. He should
resign now and save him and his family as surely Gayyoom is going to be
toppled.
Mohamed Manik
Madras, India - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
12:21:49 (MDT)
Hello, Mr Self Claimed President of Maldives.
You are
too old, you cannot think straight, RESIGN NOW! I am sick & tired of
eating garudhiya bai on your menu for the last 26 years. RESIGN before
we kick your butt.
Mohamed
Jameel. Nooraaneemaage, <tiredofitall@hotmail.com>
Hithadhoo, Addu Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
11:26:34 (MDT)
The Katheeb's and Atoll chiefs are a stage act orchestrated by Hameed and Maumoon, and they follow the written script given to them. Don't these people realize that while they do not have drinking water in the islands Maumoon has built a US$30 million palace, US$ 20 million office and US$ 10 million yacht. Even their own children don't get proper food and education and not even any jobs. There is no reason they will play Maumoon's tunes except for the very reason that they themselves fear the regime. As true Muslims they should only fear god...
The reformer
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
11:09:12 (MDT)
When foreign aggressors committed and act of war on American
soil on September 11th (and committed mass genocide), Bush didn't deem it
necessary to suspend the rights of his citizen, nor did he cut of SMS and
Internet for 2 days. A peaceful protest was all that was required for Gayyoom
to suspend the constitution and cut of SMS and Internet. What a contrast.
Dude, where's my Nation?
Contrast
Maldives - Wednesday, August
18, 2004 at 09:55:16 (MDT)
To all the people bashing MDP here. What has the MDP got to do with the people who submit comments here. I am not a member of MDP but I support what they are trying to do. So do most Maldivians. They are trying to bring freedom to us Maldivians. There are others who are trying to do the same. I support them too. Its time that even at the cost of sanctions we get rid of Gayyoom and his clan. I have to admit that I will suffer heavy financial loss if this occurs. But in the name of freedom for Maldives, I am willing to make this sacrifice. Someone wrote here that he does not want to MDP to be in power. Personally, I do not think the MDP is interested in power. All they want is real democracy for Maldives and that's good enough for me.
Mohamed Manik
Madras, India - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
09:51:39 (MDT)
Alagahakun keyonireh Falhaanetha,
Hama heelaa
vaanekameh noon, ehen vejjetha evaanee bodu ajaibakah, Maumoon iru iru kolhaa
adhives thimanna buni minivan democracy raajjeyah thimanna gennah beynumey
kiyaigen beyruge meehunnah thidhakkaa dhalha aharumen mihaaraku balaakah
beynumeh noon. Aharumen nah kaleyge thiya fonikedun feni baavejje, adhi
thikadaafoneega mihaaraku evves ageh neh, mihaaraku evves dhivehi (handhaan
kuraathi dhivehi) dhari aku, kaleyakah thee veriyekey nubunaane, thee
jaahiliyya Zamaanugaa ulhunu firu aunu, thee bodu dajjaaleh, kaley thi
aniyaakuramun dhaa aharumenge dhivehi lobuvethi dharin emeehunge karunaige agu
kaley dheyn jeheyne, adhi e agu hoadhumah aharun kaley fahaa dhuvaa dhuvahun
kulee sifain neh ves nuthibeyne (adhi thibbas heyo) kan handhaan kuraathi..
edhuvahun maseh noon, noone, "wasn't me" kiyaala kiyaala hunnan jeheynee. Adhi
bunantha, edhuvas mihaaru footakaa kaari vejje.
Salaam,
Wahid <minivan hiyaalu2004@avasmail.com.mv>
Male',
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 09:38:16 (MDT)
Look at the typical NSS paramilitary-mercenary dwarf. Well-dressed, well-shaved (if the wretch is fair like the "esteemed" Aadhanu Zaahiru, cheeks are a shade of green), straight as a morning erection. If you look at the Friday 13th photos, you will notice an NSS "man" dressed in a red shirt, with a baton in hand. A well-ironed shirt and a swing practiced in Girifushi do not make a man decent. Decency is within. What about these wretches? They eat restaurant meals catered on the money of poor Maldivian citizens. Maldivian people who barely get a goddamn fair, square meal a day. These morons gorge themselves with food bought with money from the treasury to build their bodies to chase, to scream at and to beat-to-bloody-death malnourished people? These are depraved, sadistic madmen. They may look "nice". But in reality, even swine in ditches of mud are way better. I have more respect for dogs and pigs. I'm embarrassed for the mothers that bore them.
Now consider this, I forego my meal to feed you and you beat
me to death. Does that make ANY sense? Look at the insolence on their faces.
Look how they grip the weak by the collars. Hear how they shout obscenities
after them. Where's shame? I'm outraged.
PS. Aadhanu Zaahiru
needs to get his eyebrows done. He also needs some botox injections to
preserve that stupid, insolent look he totes for special
occasions.
Jabir
Male, K
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 08:55:03 (MDT)
DEAR DO,
IT IS VERY CERTAIN THAT MAUMOON IS A
DICTATOR.
HE HAS DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR AS LONG AS HE WANTS
AND ENJOYS WITH HIS FAMILY AND GANG IN HIS EXPENSIVE PALACE BUILT WITH THE
MONEY OF POOR PEOPLE LIKE US.
I WONDER IF HE FEELS, HOW DIFFICULT IT IS
FOR US TO LIVE IN 10SQFT HOUSES BETTER SAY ROOMS THE WHOLE DAY LONG ALLOWING
HIM AND HIS SECURITY TO LOOK FOR HIS OPPONENTS.
SOMETHING URGENTLY NEED
TO BE DONE TO STOP HIS AGGRESSION.
SHAANEEZ
HULUDHUFAARU, R
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 08:50:08 (MDT)
Mr. President. Please release Mr. Gasim for sake of all Villa scholars studying abroad. Will the government help all those hundreds of students who have nothing to do with the recent events in Male'? Please your Excellency show mercy on those students. They are innocent and now their future is in your hand. They are part of brighter future of Maldives. They will be responsible citizens to work for a prosperous Maldives. I as a Villa scholar plead you to release Mr. Gasim. I believe you have a big heart for us and it's time for you to prove this to everyone. I hope you won't let us down.
Villa scholar
Australia - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
08:37:48 (MDT)
Who says "solution if Gayyoom will grow up and have the
democratic means ....."
That's impossible. He is 4'.2" and I don't
think he could grow more to reach democracy for, the people of
Maldives.
He has proved to all of us and to the entire globe what he
really is. He is too little a man now to rule a country like
Maldives.
Total failure, a disgrace. This is a lesson to us Maldivians.
Never trust a family rule as the men are impotent and the women are
insatiable.
Ibrahim, Male
Male, Maldives - Wednesday, August 18,
2004 at 07:53:26 (MDT)
This time the world has heard us loud and clear. Gayyoom will soon hear from us once again.
Rasheed
Singapore, Singapore - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
07:16:58 (MDT)
The world knows the summer Olympics 2004 began in Athens, Greece last Friday, 13th. Meanwhile, in a smaller place in South-east Asia, Maldives, another kind of 'Olympics' was in full swing. The National Security Service (NSS) Olympics. Some of the major events included discus-throwing; sharpshooting with rubber bullets; wrestling with adolescents; martial arts, which the well-dressed officers had already practiced with rodents over the decades; sprinting and falling over. It's the 18th and now the NSS Olympics are over. A lot of spectators and participants have been beaten and jailed, with nothing to show for it but blood and broken bones. Some are on the verge of losing their lives. The organizers, the President of Maldives and his band of brothers, Yameen and Hameed took home the 'gold'. In Athens, the Maldive Olympics team is actively embarrassing itself and the rest of the country, and maybe the world, too. The NSS and the Maldive President have done the same. They don't know it, at least not yet.
Jabir
Male, K Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
06:46:55 (MDT)
Dear patriot
Your view is very wrong when it
come to the well been of the Iraqis you sore eyed idiot. Imagine how many
millions of people Saddam have killed.. He turned his country to a war
machine, robbed billions of dollars, raped woman, gutted people... its all
blood and tears you nut head and don't compare Saddam's Iraq with the Iraq of
today and also please not to the Maldives... but you are allowed to compare
Saddam with Maumoon if you wish.
And about picture of Maldives, I don't
think MDP or any parties are painting a picture of Maldives they are painting
the picture of Maumoon and his regime. And you know Maumoon is
running this country like his own family business. Who ever say a little
poh against him will be in jail for 25y. What a radical guy don't
you think? Look now, our sanitation in Male, STELCO engines,
Hospitals, Our great mosque and the peoples Majlis and every bit
of development comes from foreign aid. Where are the revenues from the
tourism? Shut up. Don't say a thing about tourism. It's the private sector
that's should be responsible for its development long time back before Maumoon
?
The only aid the islanders are getting is under the "Raeesul
Jumuhuriyaaagey Khaasa Eheegey Dhashun". Oouhhchhh.. Don't make me to vomit,
he can do better then that don't you agree. Of cause if you have 2 or 4 peace
of land in Male' and those who have special preference by the government
will be quiet comfortably off. How dare you when you say that we are doing ok?
Your talk about development plans you mean ... look at Hulumale, just
look how much money those families have to spend. They pay the rents, bills
and barely survives. Who knows in which condition they are living... and if
not for private investment our fisheries industries will be a mess
Hey
hey, what do you think of Maafushi shooting...? Why don't the TV Maldives
people go and Question the public about it? STOP! STOP!
I can't
write any more
For an ordinary citizen
For the people <aya3020@hotmail.com>
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 06:37:58
(MDT)
Fools of Maldives ... This is what I see when I close my
eyes
1. Those 3 fools Khaleel, Sod Saleem & Massood - will become
laughing stock of the city after that 'firoaunu' Gayyoom's time is over (God
willing if this regime changes I will personally trample their faces and spit
on it)
2. God, this guy Shaheed is funny. Someone please dedicate a
website personally for this guy like that "ilovetheiraqiinforamtionminist
3. The lawyers of this country - my God, what a bunch of pathetic
losers these are. You should hear them gloat when they have a bit of power.
Where are they now? When real justice needs to be done.
4. "Dr" Waheed
- as usual the joke has run away - a real coward. Does he expect someone to
parcel this country and give it to him????
5. "Dick"-tator Maumoon -
guys a real joke, but man is he DAMN POWERFUL!!!!
That's my 2 cents for
now.
Peace,
A lover, not a fighter, maybe even a coward!
Aishath Laila <sha2002@hotmail.com>
KL, Malaysia - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 06:33:25
(MDT)
The mighty empire of the Gayyoom elite has begun to crumble
now, history has taught us that no dictator can survive in this modern world
of freedom and individual rights. Especially in a tiny country like the
Maldives. Mr Gayyoom cannot declare war on the whole country, anyone who is
stupid enough to make their citizens the enemy is bound to fall.
Our
respected reformists like Hon. Gasim, Hon. Zaki, Hon. Munavvar etc. may have
been detained, arrested and tortured. But make no mistake to those people who
think that the movement has died down, there would always be more people to
fill in their shoes.
This demonstration was much powerful than the
riots we saw last September. I'm sure Mr. Yameen would have pissed in his
pants when he heard the whole country calling for his resignation.
This
is not the end of the road, next time we will be more powerful, organized and
desperate. This time, we're going all the way....
Patriot 21
Wilhelmshaven, Germany - Wednesday, August 18,
2004 at 05:24:42 (MDT)
We know the Government of Maldives (GoM) for what they are.
Aren't 27 long years enough for people to form opinions? Remember the time
they said that the NSS guards only shot their guns to the air. It so happened
that the air was inmates' head and other parts of the body above the waist.
This is very clear indication of the real and true intension of the shooting
in the first place: inflicting harm!
How could we believe our MPs,
family members and others who are in detention will be treated humanely? The
word 'humane', I don't believe does exist in the present GoM's code of
conduct.
Ashfag <love4maldives@yahoo.com>
Male', K Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
05:20:18 (MDT)
Attention All & DO:
Are you
guys crazy. Don't try to put sanctions against Maldives. Boycotting our
tourism industry is not the solution. Because it will effect our economy, it
will suffer our families. You all know what have happen to Iraq. UN
Sanctions has effected only the the poor people of the community, not to
Saddam. So it will be same.
Please find other ways to get rid of the
Dictator.
Latheef please find another way of doing this
Thank
you.
Reality Lover <realitylover@hotmail.com>
Male, K Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
05:15:06 (MDT)
It quiet amazing when Theemuge Palace Spokesman Doctor
Shaheed said that democratic reforms are an inspiration of Al Sulthan Al
Ghazee Siree Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom Kendi Abudu Ranthari baaaaaaaaalaa
Gavaahiru Abadha fehi Mahaaradhun's alone.
But I don't believe
it's his idea or any of the elders of his majesties regime. None of your
elders have any idea what democracy is. So there.
For the people,
to the people <aya3020@hotmail.com>
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 04:49:59
(MDT)
Can anyone clarify this talk of EU sanctions on Maldives for
me? Does anyone have any details on it?
Thanks
Ash
Neverland, BG Australia - Wednesday, August 18,
2004 at 03:44:19 (MDT)
DEAR DO,
I THINK, BETTER SAY CERTAIN THAT IT IS
TIME FOR "DO" TO START INFORMING THE PEOPLE OF MALDIVES THE HUGE FRAUD
AND CORRUPTION IN THE PRESENT GOVERNMENT.
REMIND THAT PEOPLE ABOUT THE
FRAUD AND CORRUPTION IN FPID, POST OFFICE, STELCO ETC.. I HEARD THAT FSM FUEL
SUPPLY MALDIVES IS ANOTHER CORRUPTION OF YAMEEN. WHAT I KNOW IS THAT STO GAVE
HUGE AMOUNT UP TO 3 MILLION CREDIT TO VARA MALDIVES AND ULTIMATELY STO WAS
UNABLE TO GET THE MONEY BACK AND FINALLY GAVE SHARE TO VARA MALDIVES AND
FORMED A COMPANY AS FUEL SUPPLIES MALDIVES PVT. LTD. THIS IS REALLY A BIG JOKE
.
SAPPE, THESE THINGS NEED TO BE ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC AS MOST OF THE
PEOPLE ARE NOT MUCH AWARE OF THESE THINGS AND THE REAL CAUSE , YOU NEED TO DO
SOME THING.
THE YOUNG GENERATION DOES NOT HAVE THE REAL PICTURE OF THE
EARLY 80'S AND SUCH AS THE SINKING OF MALDIVES NATIONAL SHIPPING LIMITED " THE
BIGGEST FLEET IN THE ASIA"
I HOPE THAT WE WILL HAVE MORE ON THIS IN
DETAILS IN THE PEOPLES PAPER "DO".
NAZIM
MALE', K Maldives -
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 04:30:41 (MDT)
The truth is within us all....we all know the answers to our frustrations...sometimes we just happen to look far too away at the horizon, whilst the real answers are right by our feet.
Thol <mohamedthol@yahoo.com>
Male, K Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
02:39:10 (MDT)
Gasim is NEVER against Maumoon
And Maumoon is never
against Gasim
Yameen is NEVER against Maumoon
And Maumoon is never
against Yameen
Hameed is NEVER against Maumoon
And Maumoon is never
against Hameed
Ilyas is NEVER against Maumoon
And Maumoon is never
against Ilyas
And on and on... So
NOBODY is really against
Maumoon
And Maumoon is against NOBODY
That leaves us with the good old
'Coke or Pepsi' dilemma again.
For me I would prefer to call it both Soda
and stop there.
Its all all soda
<coke+pepsi@soda.com>
Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 02:22:28
(MDT)
Here we are, The Maldivians, left out on the open sea
surrounded with water but nothing else, thinking that some day, God will help
us to find freedom, freedom from Gayyoom's claws, freedom from the corruption,
injustice and daily torture in all forms.
My fellow Maldivians, no one
is going to come and free you from the atrocities of the present regime. No
one can help you but YOURSELF, OURSELVES.
It is time all of us stop
being so ignorant and foolish. Who do you think we are? Something special?
What's so special being a Maldivian? Are we so intelligent, are we a community
with special powers, a unique democracy (that's a laugh!), a special reward to
the human kind! Are we a community who can stand ourselves, Are we a community
who can cry for help? Are we a community who can survive ourselves? Are we
rich? Have we ever had a government of the people? Have we ever had a
president of the people? Have we ever had a government formed to look after
the people of Maldives? Are we protected? Do we have the basic rights? Are we
educated enough to know our rights? Do we have a chance to do
that?
Some say we are more unique. We have a president called Gayyoom,
a dictator, a torturer, a maniac and a criminal now on the loose. He is
against the people of Maldives and continues to terrorize the community of the
peace loving people of Maldives for his own benefit. He is no longer accepted
by the people as he not eligible for the post. We cannot have an insane
character as a president. But today we are FORCED and HUMILIATED.
We
have no other choice but to STOP BEING IGNORANT FOOLS. We need to accept that
it is US, the people of Maldives who can get freedom for our country, for our
people.
We have a long road ahead. Long way for freedom.
To
start with we need to totally reject the present government in all forms,
boycott the regime in all forms, discourage them in all forms, educated our
people at islands, make them aware of the atrocities of the present regime,
make them hear the voice of the reformists, pass them copies of MDP
newsletters, Sandhaanu, etc. etc. We need to unite ourselves more in our fight
for Freedom. Help our people to know the good and bad.
More awareness
for all people to fight for freedom, to save our younger generation and to
find a better future rather than be slaves to dictators like Gayyoom and his
regime.
Ibrahim
Male, Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at
01:53:23 (MDT)
Dear Independent from the family,
The very patriotic DO is founded, operated and regularly updated and maintained by Muju (sometimes even more so than Sappe'). In case anybody didn't know Muju's background... well here is it... Muju is related up the as far as he can trace his family background to these regime guys. He calls Gayyoom - Dhontha Bey, Nasreena - Dhontha, and so on. So please try to understand that there is a serious division in these families as well.
It doesn't matter if its family, its freedom we all
want!
Malé, Maldives - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 02:06:13 (MDT)
"The demonstration was hijacked by Muslim fundamentalists and
criminals" this is what that bastard of a spokesmen told rediff.com on the telephone.
By this time tomorrow,
he will tell the world that Al-Qaeda elements were present in the protestors
that gathered at the Public Square.
Dr. Shaheed. I am disgusted by you.
You bring shame to the name of our forefathers and citizenship. When Maumoon
is toppled (now just a matter of time), I would do all in my power to
apprehend the bastards who lied to us and to the world. Were you to have a
speck of self dignity and righteousness or love for your own people, then you
would either for once tell the truth to the world media and expose
Maumoon.
Shame on your Mr. Spin Doctor. I pity your children who will
grow up to know and read in their History text books that their father abetted
and aided Maumoon in prolonging the worst political crises and social
injustice that the people of Maldives suffered at the own hands of their
people. You faggot you....
Regardless of what Sappe says about
containing my emotions, I cannot after what I have seen at Girifushi and
Dhoonidhoo. Never in my lifetime have I thought I would see Maldivians spill
their own blood within them.
Conniving demons. Oppressors of the
people. God as my witness, I swear I will never forgive anyone who have
consciously helped the regime of Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom
Two-Timing Namrood
Malé, Maldives - Wednesday, August 18,
2004 at 02:05:50 (MDT)
Q: Who would be the president when everything
settles.
A: Who ever Maumoon. wants. If Maumoon wants Ilyas, its Ilyas,
If Maumoon wants Gasim its Gasim, if Hameed its Hameed, if Yameen its Yameen,
if Hamdhoon its Hamdhoon.
Please notice that all of the above are among
his family circle. SO IT'S A FAMILY CHOICE. The story of Family fights
for power is the story of all royalties.
So why are we taking part in
this yet another family fight. To me the choice is very clear.
I am
amazed how our patriotic Dhivehi Observer (DO) is fighting for one half
of this Family. And so boys and girls, this makes DO very entertaining
too... Why not we call it the Half Family Observer. or HFO.
Independent
from the family <independent@whoever.but.family
Maldives -
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 01:50:25 (MDT)
Copy of My letter to Amnesty International
Dear Sir/Madam
I am a Maldivian citizen studying in Chennai/India.
I believe that your organization might have got the news about the arrests after the protests in Male' (capital of Maldives) last Friday. The protesters were demanding the government to release pro-reform political activists. During the arrest the police has done more than just using tear gas and rubber bullets. Some people are in hospital with fatal injuries sustained by the police beatings during and after the arrests. There are people in the ICU due to these injuries, and the families of these injured protesters are not even allowed to visit their beaten-up family members.
The government has done all it could do to conceal the truth of what really happened last Friday (13th Aug 2004). Cutting off the mobile phone and Internet services (on Friday) are the biggest step the government took to ensure that nothing is leaked to the outside world. The government has arrested many prominent figures in Maldives and this has hindered the political reforms that Gayyoom himself has promised. Those arrested are almost all the people who have actively involved in the reform campaign. Without these people it is highly unlikely that anyone would dare to even utter the word "reform". The capital Male' is currently kept under a blanket of fear. People are even afraid to talk about it. Talking against the president or any member of the government in Maldives is a crime. It's a crime that could put you in jail for 25 years or more.
For how long is Gayyoom going to keep us in this confinement of terror and fear?
Is this how the people of the so-called "Tropical Paradise" of the Indian Ocean have to live?.
Will there be a better day for us?
I (a Maldivian citizen) beg you, BEG YOU, on behalf of my fellow Maldivians,... please help us. Please send some observers or fact-finding teams to Maldives. Please don't let Mr. Gayyoom to getaway with his crimes against humanity, crimes against his own people.
A concerned Maldivian Citizen
Y. N. (name and email withheld upon request)
PS: in case you are taking any actions, it is my request to withhold my name.
Dear Courageous colleagues of DO
It has been ages that we "Maldivian citizens" locked in this darkness and today we began to see even little brightness of freedom. I would like to thank DO and all my beloved colleges for your hard work and we are pleased to see such people who love our nation for the sake of our beloved Maldivian freedom and peace. We have been waiting for such courageous and voice of our integrity people.
I would like to ask for your maximum support to release Mr. Gasim Ibrahim and those who have been arrested for no reason, other than raise their voice for our own rights.
Recently my uncle applied government welfare for medical assistance for his son, although they refused to help him. He have tried every possible way to make it possible, meet the atoll Majlis member of his atoll and tried to arrange an appointment with Yameen, but no luck! May be himself being an ordinary fisherman from a local island.
However as a last opportunity he applied the medical assistance from Mr. Gasim Ibrahim as thousands of other Maldivian, finally Mr. Gasim Ibrahim agreed to offer him medical assistance for his son from India and he was asked to prepare the passport and to get ready for departure. Unfortunately due to pointless arrest of Mr. Gasim, my uncle and his sick son's medical treatment are on hold. I wonder how many other beloved Maldivian will face such inconveniences, just because some of our responsible people on the top being selfish and doesn't even bother their people who have put lot of trust on them.
DO please keep it up! When the time comes nobody can stop and the god will help us all to live peacefully without fear of brutality.
We appreciate your hard work! Thank you.
A.L.M. by email
Gayyoom's intentions is now more clear then ever. This dictator is power hungry and will do anything to stay in power, the emergency law and the brutal force used against peaceful citizens demonstrates this. This dictator is determined to intimidate anyone who dares to speak on his autocratic rule. The freedom loving members of the special Majlis have been arrested for the simple reason that they are not supporting the dictatorial rule of the current regime. Gayyoom has now started to play a new phase of his propaganda through his brother Hameed. All government offices in the islands have been informed to participate in a rally, to be held on 20th August 2004 in support of the action taken by the government on Black Friday. The government staff and general public are forced and threatened that action will be taken if they do not participate in this rally.
If Gayyoom has any sense of humour and respect he should take positive action on reform. He should dismiss his corrupt brothers from the many government posts they are holding. He should allow and facilitate free debates to be conducted in Male' and in all the islands in the country. He should stop the propaganda programmes on TV, radio and local news papers. The fact is more then 80% of the population have no trust in the current regime. People are not able to express their feelings and views as they have been kept in fear. The letters and rallies in support of his action on the black Friday are not the real views and feelings of the people. These are shows and games forced by your brother Hameed. It is time to accept the truth. Act wisely when there is still time.
I wonder how long this dictator could hide the truth from the international community and stay in power. One thing is for sure. Lies and dictators will ultimately be defeated.
Note: It is becoming more clear that the acts of violence conducted on Black Friday was instigated by drug addicts supported and funded by Yameen, Gayyoom's brother and cabinet Minister. And this was used as an excuse to declare state of emergency and arrest reformers.
The truth. Or are these "simply not true"?
Hussain, Fuvahmulah Maldives 18th August 2004 - By email
Q: Who would be the president when everything
settles.
A: Who ever Maumoon wants. If Maumoon wants Ilyas, its Ilyas,
If Maumoon wants Gasim its Gasim, if Hameed its Hameed, if Yameen its Yameen,
if Hamdhoon its Hamdhoon.
Please notice that all of the above are among
his family circle. SO IT'S A FAMILY CHOICE. The story of Family fights
for power is the story of all royalties.
So why are we taking part in
this yet another family fight. To me the choice is very clear.
I would
support and give my life for any non- family candidate.
I am amazed how
DO supports this family, even if DO only supports a
faction.
Supporting all independents
<independent@non-family.please
Male, k Maldives -
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 01:08:56 (MDT)
Since 1980 dictatorships have collapsed before the
predominantly non-violent defiance of people in Estonia, Latvia, and
Lithuania, Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia and Slovenia, Madagascar,
Mali, Bolivia, and the Philippines. Non-violent resistance has furthered the
movement toward democratization in Nepal, Zambia, South Korea, Chile,
Argentina, Haiti, Brazil, Uruguay, Malawi, Thailand, Bulgaria, Hungary, Zaire,
Nigeria, and various parts of the former Soviet Union.
In addition,
mass political defiance has occurred in China, Burma, and Tibet in recent
years. Although those struggles have not brought an end to the ruling
dictatorships or occupations, they have exposed the brutal nature of those
repressive regimes to the world community and have provided the populations
with valuable experience with this form of struggle.
The Maldivians
have finally awakened from the lies spread by the regime-controlled media for
more than two decades, and have learned what kind of system they need for
their future. In fact they are proving it from all those anti-regime
gatherings, dictator Gayyoom and his brutal thugs soon will be a
history.
The citizen's Majlis, the high court, the opposition, the free
thinking people, the free and independent media, all must do everything to
remove dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom from power. By the way of early
elections, by a decision of the citizen's Majlis, by a decision of the
Maldivian people, any way possible, because Gayyoom is leading us to
ruin!
Behind his back all those miserable thugs, benefiting by the fact
that they can do anything they want under his protection. They are humiliating
us, robbing us, deceiving us, burying us, killing us, terrorising us and
mocking us, while with one hand holding their foreign passports holding
"piously" and hypocritically the other hand on their hearts (when singing
Maldivian anthem). "These thugs are dangerous and ugly".
"World famous peaceful Maldives", with thugs turning into a nightmare for
all those who dream about free and peoples democratic Maldives! A nightmare
for all those peace loving Maldivians who try hard for creating that dream, by
giving their lives for our future, by suffering in the prisons for the dream
of a free Maldives. If this year is going to be remembered for anything, it
will be for the final, definite and unshakable confirmation of dictator
Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom as the man who is leading Maldives to a total
devastation! With dictator Gayyoom, Maldives will be a cursed land, from which
all those capable will be running away, even if they had to wash the dishes in
London, Hamburg or on a ship, anywhere, because even that will be better than
being beaten because of a different opinion (only beaten - if you are lucky).
With dictator Gayyoom at the front line, his entourage of lackeys and thieves
will grow into such a force that our Maldives will be placed in a grip. Thug
Adam Zahir dictators Maumoon's main allay, salute his murderers daily, while
those butchered Maldivians in prison will be remembered as national heroes
forever.
Abdul Moosa <abbey783@yahoo.com>
Berlin, Germany - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 01:08:49
(MDT)
Dear Citizens of Addu,
Let us all join our hands with
one thing in our mind, to remove Maumoon and his family from power. People
like Hiyalee, STO Ibrahim Didi, Mohamed Haleem (Addu Muaavin), Eb beybege
Alla, Delight Alla, Madhiraa Ahamaidhee,Ali Moosa (Hospital), Suzuki (Husain
Didi), All season Hussain, Rau Haa are a menace to our society. These thugs
are so hungry that they are willing to any thing to keep their people at
office (power). You may wonder why? Because they are not well educated. If
Maumoon and his regime falls they very much know that they also will have to
face the same problems as the dictator and his family. Jobs at STO Hithadhoo
is given to the family members of HIYALEE. These jobs were never
advertised.
Dear Citizens of Addu, Lets do something before its too
late. Nothing is impossible if we are united. UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE
FALL. These corrupted thugs are trying hard to elect the corrupted Hiyalee to
the peoples Majlis.
Ahmed Rasheed (checkmark) is donating to these
people. It is confirmed that he has given RF100,000.00 to delight Allaa, His
RAV 4 in Addu to his best mate Mohamed Haleem.
WAKE UP MY FELLOW
CITIZENS.
Addu Reformer
S. Hithadhoo, Addu Atoll Maldives - Wednesday,
August 18, 2004 at 00:12:42 (MDT)
Arrests due to violence !!!!! Lets got to the root cause. Who
started it? Drug Addicts and Thugs paid and sponsored by Yameen and staff of
Yameen's group of companies that include STO, STELCO, Trade Ministry and IAS.
Some staff were warned of losing their jobs if not done. The other F'KER who
sent his team was Abdulla Shahid who kept calling people and crying for their
support. He went to the extent of inviting some of them home (his twin towers)
to plan this. Shame of you Shahid and Yameen. Haven't you got enough. Settle
down in your brand new flats in Singapore that you bought with our
money.
So if anyone is to blame for the so called violence its these
two F'KERS who started it. We hear from reliable sources that Yameen gave Rf
35,000.00 to that thug Suzanne's group Thursday night alone. Most of them used
this to charge their batteries with brown sugar before they reached Jumuhooree
Maidhan where the demonstration was a peaceful one. As for the FIRE, no one
was around Huravee Building from the beginning. The fire started when NSS fire
vehicles came and they stopped this within 05 minutes. So we leave it to you
for judgement.
Dhon Ahumadh
<ekkalsoru@hotmail.com>
Hithadhoo , Addu Atoll Maldives - Tuesday, August 17,
2004 at 23:34:42 (MDT)
Why is there the need to use abusive language against Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom and his ministers? Cant anybody say what they want to say without using all the filth? The truth of course is that you are all a filthy lot. I pray to Almighty Allah that the day never comes when MDP is a ruling party in our beloved nation.
Fayyaz Mansoor
Male, Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
23:26:55 (MDT)
Maumoon's government has been lying to us several times about reclaiming the land area of Gadhdhoo and this has been officially announced by the media. They said the project will be started on January. Every time, we are on high expectations but they simply don't do it. Why should Maumoon lie to us if his intention is not to do it? Several Atoll chiefs and ministers have come here and promised us to do it but still there promises have not been fulfilled. Should we have to trust them again when they lie us next time as well? The government do not consider about our rights, needs and well being. The main reason why the youngsters have to become drug addicts is due to the lack of entertainment facilities in the island... we have told this to the appropriate authorities on several occasions but still nothing has been done. Now 80% of the youngsters of this island are drug addicts. We are deeply concerned of the standard of education in the island. Day by day, discipline of the students and educational standards of the students are deteriorating. Even island chiefs do not give a shit on this cos their children are studying in Male'. Anything they do has been done for the best of themselves, not the best of the public. Anyone who's living in Gadhdhoo will know this. We are the poor people who are concerned and worried for the future of our children. It's been several days since the school is operating without a headmaster but who cared about this? Now we are sick of this and we need a change... someone who can respect our needs and someone who is not lying to us. If the government is not willing to do anything to us, then don't lie... just frankly say so. You can't lie to us all the time and we do not trust you anymore.
Hopeless
Gadhdhoo, G.Dh Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004
at 23:03:52 (MDT)
"EU TO IMPOSE SANCTION ON MALDIVES"
Great!! at last
you have succeeded, thank you Sappe, Anni, GoGo, Naseer, Luthfi,
Naaz
Now let the whole Maldives suffer, and bring down to its knees. I
think they deserve this for not supporting you guys whole
heartedly.
Look forward to the day you rule.......
Well done
Villingili, Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
22:21:41 (MDT)
I saw the video of the stab victim posted on the
web.
For a major injury the wound bled very little. It looked more like
a skin wound to me (although I do admit that the video quality was poor, and
that with internal bleeding much blood might not be seen externally). With no
other injuries, a clean knife width injury (with no tailing injury) It is less
likely to be an injury of vicious nature. The clean knife width injury shows
the the subject and the assailant were most likely stationary at the time of
stabbing and that it was not a hurried event.
The height of the stab
wound would make it plausible that either the assailant was about 2 feet
taller than the victim, or that the victim was not standing erect or that the
injury was made with lots of time on hand.
From the site of the injury
and its depth, it is impossible to rule it out as a self-inflicted
injury.
The bandaging and dressings done by the IGMH surgeons are huge.
Seeing the drain tubes, it seems that there was injury to the intestines. I
would have expected the injuries to be to the liver (looking at the anatomical
site of the skin wound and because in stabbing injuries of the abdomen the
knife points upwards) I have to admit that the injury of the surgery would be
several times more than the injury of the possible stabbing.
Was he
actually stabbed? Who stabbed him? Is it self-inflicted? Is it inflicted by a
colleague with his consent? (it does not look like a vicious attack) If it was
a liver injury I doubt that IGMH would have facilities to repair it well
enough for the victim to be on oral feeds by now.
I strongly suspect
foul play.
Forensic Doctor
NY, USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
22:21:06 (MDT)
Maldives: from a "namoona democracy" to a fully-fledged democracy.
Democratic reform
male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004
at 22:02:23 (MDT)
Here are some of the statements made by Dr Shaheed to the
international media:
"The demonstration was hijacked by Muslim
fundamentalists and criminals," Shaheed said. "They have no democratic agenda.
They have in fact protested against the American library because it houses
books like the Bible, and accused the president of apostasy because foreign
missions are allowed to practise other religions in their chanceries. They
also want the voting age to be reduced to nine!"
source: Rediff.com [http://www.rediff.com/news
******************************
"A
bunch of people milling around calling for cabinet ministers to resign does
not warrant any action," said DR Shaheed.
The Guardian. [http://www.guardian.co.uk
******************************
"I
will not call it a pro-democracy demonstration. Being a Friday, people just
gathered," he (DR Shaheed) said.
Herald sun [http://www.heraldsun.news.com
******************************
A
spokesperson for the Maldivian government is quoted as describing the riots as
"A bunch of people milling around."
The
Guardian.
******************************
Voting
age to 9yrs? Hmmm, why didn't we think of that?
Bibles at the (what) American library? There are more bibles in the palace
than anywhere.
Yes being a Friday, a quarter of the male' population
gathered at the Republican square. Shouldn't you have said, expatriates - they
do gather there on Fridays. Somebody should have told that to Dr Shaheed -
that would be more have been more interesting.
And Dr Shaheed how many
people did the NSS arrest (90, 180, or..) Gayyoom has left the "havayah,
fazaayah, vayah" to you this time around.
Go ahead make a fool of
yourself.
Targeting Dr Shaheed
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August
17, 2004 at 21:57:07 (MDT)
Mr. Gayyoom (WE know you are reading this...), just do as
following:
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0)
Come out and say something to the public (this is obligatory)
1) Lift
the stupid state of emergency
2) Release all political
"prisoners"
3) Apologize to everyone, all of this happened under your
rule, you are ultimately responsible
4) Fire/force resignation of
obvious hardliners
5) Make way for political parties in your
country
6) Finish your term, and this time let the people decide if
they want still want you or not
7) Think about all of the above, WE
belive you are smart enough
Why? 7 very obvious reasons are:
1)
Your life is in danger
2) Your life is in danger
3) Your life is
in danger
4) Your life is in danger
5) Your life is in
danger
6) Your life is in danger
7) Your life is in
danger
ps: NSS, just be more human to your brothers and sister humans
and fellow countrymen, they are your neighbours they mean you no harm. You,
yes you, and your family could be living an otherwise more prosperous life
than this.
Mad Citizen
Islamabad, Pakistan - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
21:26:45 (MDT)
Economic sanctions against us will be the end of MDP. We are not Rwanda yet. Definitely people are going to blame you for that and will never forgive. Think before you leap.
Undecided middle (the majority)
Maldives - Tuesday, August
17, 2004 at 20:31:06 (MDT)
I love the press statement regarding Maldives by UK
http://news.scotsman.com
Attn: Sappe
Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 17:51:54
(MDT)
Director of Black Friday Adam Plz Mofo ( Thilhaa dhen vaanee thin faiy iraadha kureviyya faiy kandaanee aharumen ) soon its going to happen.
Hiding reformer <escape@abdlahameed.fk.mv>
Tokyo,
Epon - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 16:47:23 (MDT)
"Breaking News" Double Cross ( Male Red cross ) today Visited prisoners of the "Black Friday"
Hiding reformer <escape@abdlahameed.fk.mv>
Tokyo, Epon - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 16:41:25
(MDT)
Congratulations DO on the Black Friday pictures. As an eye witness, I can assure you those pictures you have received so far, still does NOT show the magnitude of what really occurred. I hope you get more pictures soon. I saw with my own eyes Police beating up two children, one old man, a woman and lots and lots of other protestors who were running away. The NSS guy in your last two pictures wearing the red shirt was shouting "aalaaivaru mihaaru thi dhuvanee amaa kaari ah tha" This NSS group ran towards Boduthakurufaanu Magu west chasing some from the crowd. They chased them deep into the streets (baazaaru mathi) and beat up and dragged some protestors to the Police station. One of them grabbed a man with a beard and said "milhaa gengos kandu faththanvee" I still get goose bumps when I think about it. I wonder, are these Policeman Maldivians? Do they have our blood? Or are they Israelis running after Palestinians?
Eye Witness
Male, k Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
16:19:39 (MDT)
NEWS: The constitution gives Gayyoom the powers to continue the state of emergency for 3 months. Which means he can keep those reformists in jail denying them lawyers for 3 months. After a 3 month period Gayyoom can request to extend the state of emergency from the Majlis, which again is very likely to pass. There are rumours that Gayyoom will continue the State of Emergency for 5 months. During this period he plans to take them to court and charge them under terrorism law and sentence these innocent people to 25 years in jail.
Ismail
Male, K Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
15:06:36 (MDT)
I am glad to know that after a long silence (in this forum) MLD is continuing their work for the betterment of the people of Maldives. I hope MDP will listen to Mr. Saadiq who is a master in politics.
Rabeeu
Perth, Australia - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
13:48:55 (MDT)
Dear Maldivians and the International Community
Tell
me why Gayyoom, not allowing the Commissioner of Human Rights in the Maldives
Mr. Ahmed Mujuthaba to visit the Reformers in custody. Why the Red Crescent or
Amnesty International is not allowed to visit Honorable Gasim Ibrahim,
Honorable Zaki, Honorable Munavvar, Honorable Ibrahim Ismail, Honorable
Hussain Rasheed and many more and reform supporters.
We the great
majority of the Maldivian's, will not believe any of the Gayyoom's cronies Mr.
Abdulla Kamaaludeen Minister of Fisheries and Mr. Ismail Shafeeu, the Home
Minister. All cabinet Ministers' will say yes to anything Gayyoom say. Gayyoom
is the dictator and any one of his cabinet or not, who say No sir, will
naturally be out their job and in jail or thrown of as a rebelled. They are
puppets. That's why they will never be trusted by any ordinary Maldivians,
except Gayyoom's family and close associates who have direct benefits from the
dictator.
DO I will try my best to adhere your following concern
as far as reasonable allowing the circumstances?
PLEASE NO VIOLENT
REMARKS OR THREATS
LET US RESPECT THE LAW, PLEASE! WE UNDERSTAND THAT
EVERY ONE OF US IS ANGRY, HURT AND RAGING BUT LET US BE WISE AND DO THIS
PEACEFULLY. WE WILL PREVAIL, LET US BE SURE OF THAT. WE WILL LOOSE THE
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT IF WE TAKE THE PATH OF VIOLENCE.
We all the
reform minded peace loving people specially Honorable Gasim Ibrahim called me
out side of our 4 debate and informed all peace loving people and said to all
that we in the Maldives, have a small family and we should not take things to
extreme and that we should be forgiving and be willing to reconcile. I
told him that we should learn from South Africa. We shall learn to forgave and
forget. However, the problem started and difference of opinion among the
reformers were very difficult when Mr. Abdullah Hameed in day light in the 1st
Special Majlis meeting tried to rob the constitutional rights from the people
stating the show of hands instead of secret ballot. At this stage the Attorney
General Hassan Saeed (Boy of Mr. Hameed) tried to mislead the highly knowledge
citizen's of the Maldives. Which let the walk out of 24 members of the Special
Majlis? Thereafter, Mr. Hameed and Mr. Yameen started their unlawful campaign
to convince the average Maldives Islanders to come forward to convince The
President not to allow the reform stronger than the President initial
announcement of democracy and the party system, at the first stage. The
question is can you make an omelette with out eggs. If you can make an
omelette without eggs. I am convinced that you can have a democracy without
party system.
Here we demand to release all those who have been arrested. Give them the
opportunity to defend them selves with the real process of the Law and through
the Lawyers, according to the constitution. Do not, I repeat DO NOT hold them
under custody under any circumstance, even 1 second. Immediately up lift the
emergency measures the President have declared. Allow the democratic reform
Special Majlis to be convened, which and where Mr. President have taken the
Law in to his own hand with out any regard to the constitution and with out
reason and a double game the Government have played under the crude intention
of some of the very corrupted members of Gayyoom's cabinet and cronies. We can
still find an amicable solution if Gayyoom will grow up and have the
democratic means of establishment of this beautiful Maldives.
Thank you
all for your kind attention. May god bless all of us?
Private
Investigator
Male', K Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 13:36:15
(MDT)
DO.. I don't think you will ever succeed in the
nefarious task you are in. Day by day your credibility is going down and down.
Pro-democracy? Reforms?? Just say you people are egomaniacs. You don't care
about well being of Maldives or her sovereignty.
Yameen's Mobs? Suicide
bombers? Who do you think you can kid? You can fool some people some times,
but you cant fool all the people all the times.. It is clearly visible that
you are running out of options and getting desperate. This Maldivian
government proves to be more smart and politically viable than you
guys.
Maldivian people don't believe even 10% that is published in this
DO. Too many fake stories. Grow up man. Learn to use good political
tactics.
Haleel
Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 13:03:02
(MDT)
Gayyoom's team has gone nuts. It is becoming sickening to
watch TVM. I pity fellows like Khaleel who simply sit and listen to those
jokers who come out and talk bull shit about reforms. That SODU SALEEM sits
there like an idiot and acts as if he is Mr. Perfect. Settle down in
California man ..they allow same sex marriage.
If Gayyoom is so
innocent and concerned for the MP's who are in custody, why did he send 02 of
his cabinet Ministers, why not an independent party. Surprised that educated
fellows like Ismail Shafeeu and simple guys like AK fall into such traps.
Would those MP's and others dare speak of the tortures they go through while
is the custody of NSS (Notorious Security Suckers).
Gayyoom - You being
the PRESIDENT and COMMANDER IN CHIEF is accountable .. you f'ker.,,, We
haven't heard from you, we the people expected to hear from you after all
this. Not even the Defence Minster dared to speak. Cheers to Zakariyaa
Mansoor.
Gayyoom, Hameed and Yameen... your days are counted, you third
grade corrupt SUCKERS....WE WILL GET YOU ...SOONER RATHER THAN
LATER...
Dhon Ahumadh <ekkalasoru@hotmail.com>
Hithadhoo, Addu Atoll Maldives - Tuesday, August 17,
2004 at 12:48:09 (MDT)
Hi, everybody. We are Maldivians. Now we have cut the tail off the snake. We will cut the the head too. Not later, very soon. DO go to hell.
Dhivehi darieh <qurubaan@hotmail.com>
Male', Kaafu Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
10:14:18 (MDT)
I'm confused now, I thought Maumoon is the President of
Maldives but a name called Yameen is been used through.. Is he a the guy who
is with that crazy moustache.. How can a guy whose entire family is corrupted
run after the power... by the way what happened to that sick guy Bunny from
Kaamineege of yours? Will he be campaigning for Presidency as
well?
Just a thought
Day Light
<Robbie@silver.net.at>
Whanuatu, Wahanuatu - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
12:41:04 (MDT)
What's the TRUTH TO GO GO LATHEEF TELLING THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO BOYCOTT TOURISM OF MALDIVES
URGENT
K, Maldives Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
12:38:53 (MDT)
I am glad Mr. Saadiq is doing his part to bring pressure on this regime, but I am angry and upset, because he was aware through his sources that this was coming early in the morning.
Waheed
Kandholhudhoo, Raa Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004
at 12:12:10 (MDT)
Yes... I do Agree upon all these suggestions, however I do not accept any arrangement under any name, heading, person or law to get enshrined into our constitution that allows the right for another religion in the Maldive islands except Islam.
Dextar
Male , K Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
11:11:28 (MDT)
Sappe, you guys are great. Please don't give up, we all are
with you.
Could you please let these solders know what they are doing
to the PUBLIC, how their families are doing and what they should do. Please do
run some programmes for them.
A real Maldivian
s, S Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
10:52:17 (MDT)
What's the fate of hundreds of Villa scholars if Gayyoom's
brutal savage militia detains Hon. Gasim indefinitely? What about his health,
his family, his business, his employees and all those who benefit from him in
one way or another? Is this what Gayyoom long wanted? One need not be a rocket
scientist to figure out his wicked evil intention behind this drama. Does
Gayyoom want to deprive ordinary Maldivians (mostly islanders) of their higher
education so only his clans and blessed ones get more educated? Does he wish
to force Gasim's business into bankruptcy and disrupt his philanthropic
activities so more people will beg the dictator for bread each day? Does he
and his clan intend to rule our country unchallenged forever? Is he scared to
death of true democracy? Is he hiding from justice?
You sick old
bastard! Remember your days are numbered. For how long you intend to suck our
blood? You have no place in our hearts. Did you ever dare to think just once
how your ugly name will be written in our history? Your clans or savage
militia will not be there to protect your name once you are gone (definitely
to HELL). Your time is up, now get lost before WE K*** YOU.
Ahmed
USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 10:33:36 (MDT)
THE GAME IS TO CONFUSE US ALL. STAY PUT. KEEP YOUR MINDS OPEN. THE REAL GAME IS ON.
Mukhthaar
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
09:54:40 (MDT)
I am deeply saddened and worried by the picture of Maldives that you are painting for the outside world. NO we are not in a state of complete anarchy YET (but I wonder what it would be like if any of you MDP or MLD people came into power). Meeting with the US? Asking for international support? For me, this is enough proof that all you so-called reformists have only your personal gains at heart. Have you forgotten the state Iraq is now in? Those people would have been far better off without foreign intervention. Did you (those with dual passports and elsewhere to go) ever stop to think about people like us who would be stranded here to suffer if you were to enlist the support of one of those powerful first world countries to overthrow this regime? Until you came with your so-called reformist ideas and plagiarised development plans we were doing just fine!!!! How dare you create havoc in our lives while enjoying yourselves in other parts of the world? and how dare you even contemplate asking the US for help in over throwing the present government? Don't you have any regard for the well-being of the average Maldivian who cannot either afford to live abroad or do not want to seek asylum in foreign soils by selling lies about the state of affairs here to their media? If you care about this country so much then come here and usurp the government yourselves. DON'T bring in outside forces. Shed those hypocritical and selfish desires for power just for a second. We the average Maldivian do not care what our president's name is - but we would like it to be a LOCAL (not just someone born to Maldivian parents), one who cares about our values and beliefs. We do not have any faith in those who create nightmarish situations for us here while revelling in their luxuries and comforts abroad!!!
A patriot
Male', Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
09:19:54 (MDT)
Mr. President its good that you are checking the status of MPs in custody. How about ordinary folks who has no money or any form political power (people like Fareed). These are the most vulnerable groups who has no one to protect them except our constitution. But that is useless when the police does not respect citizens rights. Besides it is suspended for the time being. So please check.
Question
Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 09:15:31
(MDT)
Word Associations
Maumoon -
Dictator
Hameed - George Michael
Fathulla -
Casino Manager
Sammarey - Epikapakun Mipikapun
Zahir
H - Rascal
Yameen - Gangster
Hamdhoon - Double
Promotion
Nasreena - The real President
Anbaree
- Druggie
Adam Zahir - Buffoon
Sappe -
BBC
Shaheed - Puppet
Haleel TVM - puppet -
2
Saleem TVM - Puppet - 3
Toilet PR
K, Malé Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at
08:26:06 (MDT)
Oh, what'll you do now, my blue-eyed son?
Oh, what'll you
do now, my darling young one?
I'm a-goin' back out 'fore the rain starts
a-fallin',
I'll walk to the depths of the deepest black forest,
Where
the people are many and their hands are all empty,
Where the pellets of
poison are flooding their waters,
Where the home in the valley meets the
damp dirty prison,
Where the executioner's face is always well
hidden,
Where hunger is ugly, where souls are forgotten,
Where black is
the color, where none is the number,
And I'll tell it and think it and
speak it and breathe it,
And reflect it from the mountain so all souls can
see it,
Then I'll stand on the ocean until I start sinkin',
But I'll
know my song well before I start singin',
And it's a hard, it's a hard,
it's a hard, it's a hard,
It's a hard rain's a-gonna fall.
-Bob
Dylan-
Till you drown me down in the sea, I will be against you
Maumoon.
SeeYouSoon
Maldives - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 07:56:05
(MDT)
What the f--k does Gayyoom think he is doing? As for this Maldivian comical Ali, I agree with the statement of someone, atleast comical Ali did it for his country, while our Ali is sprouting comic lines like 'being a Friday people just gathered" for Gayyoom. What's wrong with him, lying to the outside world o