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Maldives Gears Up For Massive May Day Anti-Government Rally
The Maldives’ capital Malé is gearing up for a mass anti-government rally on May day. The protestors say they are determined to “end the government’s tyranny” and free imprisoned ex-president Mohamed Nasheed and former defence minister Mohamed Nazim. The day kicked off with prayers at dawn. Another round of prayers read more…
EU to crackdown on Maldivian government
April 30, 2015
President Nasheed Transferred to Maafushi without Prior Notice
April 28, 2015
The Government of Maldives has once again arbitrarily changed President Mohamed Nasheed’s prison arrangements. Late Monday night, President Nasheed was transferred by speed boat from Asseyri Jail at Himmafushi to a maximum-security prison in Maafushi. Neither his lawyers, nor his family were informed prior to his sudden transfer.
Nasheed Transferred To Asseyri Jail In Himmafushi
April 21, 2015
A Nation’s Dying Democracy
April 21, 2015
On March 13, former President Mohamed Nasheed began the first day of a 13-year prison sentence on charges of “terrorism.” For those of us who witnessed the birth of democracy in the Maldives in 2008 and its desperate battle to cling to life, news of his sentencing sounded more like read more…