Birthday wishes for President Nasheed : #HBD48UNIT10
May 19, 2015
On 17 May, President Nasheed turned 48 while under arrest in the maximum security prison in Maafushi. Supporters of Nasheed celebrated his birthday in all parts of the Maldives. Follow #HBD48UNIT10 to see more photos of celebrations and wishes sent to President Nasheed. photos by: Ahmed Azim, Hussain Asthar, and read more…
Opposition Rally against Tyranny
May 15, 2015
A march held on Friday against government’s continued oppression and tyranny improvised with a three-wheeled Gaadiyaa vehicle to carry the rally’s sound system after the Maldives Police Service announced that protesters are prohibited from using four-wheeled vehicles without their permission. Photography: Munshid Mohamed
#HBD48UNIT10 : 17th May 2015
On 17 May, President Nasheed will turn 48 while under arrest in the maximum security prison in Maafushi. Nasheed was first arrested in 1990 for writing about politics. With over two decades in and out of jail, with over 2000 days spent in jail, this is not the first birthday read more…
Government Crackdown on Peaceful Political Activity on the Rise After May Day protest
May 8, 2015
The Maldivian Democratic Party urges the international community to remain vigilant on the declining human rights situation, especially post-May Day protest in the Maldives and calls on all stakeholders to urgently engage with Maldivian government to prevent complete reversal of democracy in the Maldives.