Ameen Faisal Denies Charges

Shadow Defence Minister Ameen Faisal and two other defendants have pleaded not guilty to all charges in the mass trial of Maldivian Democratic Party activists arrested from the Namoona dhoni while trying to reach Malé for the MDP protest of 10 November last year. The Namoona owner, Shahuruzzamaan Wafir, and captain, Ahmed Didi, also entered not guilty pleas. In total forty five MDP activists will stand trial after their boat was stopped en route to Male' by the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF). Among the accused are a girl of seventeen and two boys aged sixteen and seventeen.

Government obstructs MDP election..

Press Release
The MDP strongly urges the government and police to refrain from obstructing the party's upcoming Presidential election. Police services are beginning to arrest a large number of party activists in the south of the country in an attempt to hinder the smooth operation of the elections. The party's branch president in Ghaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Mohamed Saleem, has already been arrested. Police are reportedly searching for at least seventeen party activists in Addu Atoll. Several state institutions have refused to cooperate with the MDP. more

Golha Boas torture chamber Maafushi Jail Inmates On Hunger Strike..

More than 200 inmates in Maafushi prison are on hunger strike over leaking roofs, according to Jazeera.Inmates say they are unable to sleep due to constant rainwater in their cells, caused by the current wet weather. The decision to hunger strike was taken after prison authorities said it would take four days to fix the leaks.

Blast From Past

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Pictures from the Maafushi Jail Shooting incident Maldives

On 19th September 2003, Evan Naseem was beaten to death by Gayyoom's security people in jail. 20th September 2003;3 inmates were killed and 16 were injured when they protested demanding to know why their friend was killed. These pictures were in the possession of the police for over a year hidden from public domain but were first published in Dhivehi Observer in October 2004 .

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Dhagandey is still held in Dhoonidhoo prison without charge

Popular Addu reformist and photo journalist Mohamed Saeed (Dhagandaa) was arrested on 1st May from his island and brought to Dhoonidhoo prison. It has since been more than 4 weeks and he remains in detention without being charged. According to our sources he was initially arrested in relation to a demonstration by the students of Irushaadhiyya school in April, news of which he covered. more

The continued detention of Dhagandey and the arbitrary arrest of other reformist including Saleem Ali from Huvadhoo yesterday is a clear sign that the Maldives Dictator knows no other means to remain in power but by brute force without any regard for the rule of law.

Article 15 - (1)(b) of the Maldives Constitution states that "No person shall be arrested or detained except as provided by law. No person shall be detained for a period exceeding twenty-four hours without being informed of the grounds of arrest or detention."

And, Article 15 - (1) (d) states "No person charged with an offence shall be kept in detention for a period exceeding seven days except as provided by law."

According to legal experts, in view of the above two clauses of the constitution, arbitrary arrests and indefinite detention is in fact against the law and can only be classed as an act of treason. But of course, the Maldives Dictator is 'above the law'.

The high security grave of Hussain Salah who was murdered by the Maldives Police (Golha Force)

Photo News
Everyone knows the truth about the killing of Hussain Salah by the Maldives Police (Golha Force) but as usual it appears that the chapter is almost closed now and no one is willing to get the murderers to justice and stop such crimes from being committed in the future. Salah was beaten to death and his dead body thrown in the sea. To cover up the crime, Police tried to bury him as soon as he was found but public anger and family intervention did eventually delay the cover-up attempt. However, after the so-called post-mortem, his body was buried in Male' against his family wishes amid high security. His grave was constantly monitored by video cameras and several police agents were roaming the area, even after the burial. So, isn't it obvious that the police are trying to hide something? Incidentally, where is the final post-mortem report by the 'one and only' Dr. Alwis of Sri Lanka? view photos

Demented Golha boa trying to arrest key reformists from Addu

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Addu - 14:22 - Sources in Addu are reporting that Golhaa Force are looking for key MDP reformists in Addu and have been to their homes. It is believed that this is in relation to the recent visit of Golhaabo to Addu during which most of the Adduans criticized him and did not welcome him to the Atoll. However, according to reformists in Addu, they did not plan any activity to heckle Golhaabo during his visit but some members displayed banners and put some graffiti on the walls, which obviously has upset the 'Demented One'. Golhaa is also very upset that late Hussain Salah's family refused to meet with him and thinks that senior MDP members in Addu might have played a role in that. Golhaa Force is specifically looking for Zahid (Dhiraagu), Sobe', Habeeb and Hussain Shahid..

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Postal Ballot for MDP members living in EU

All MDP members living in EU countries, wanting to participate in the election of the MDP President due on 2nd June, please forward your postal address to MDP head office by email secretariat@mdp.org.mv as soon as possible, so that ballot papers can be posted to you in time.

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Resort owners who support the Maldives Dictator Golha Boa do not want their staff to vote in MDP's Presidential Election

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Male' - Reliable sources have informed DO that a number of resort owners, who are affiliated with the Maldives Dictator 'Golhaabo', are threatening their staff and refusing to let them participate in the upcoming presidential election of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) due on 2nd June. Amongst these are some major resort chains but we are refraining from naming them for now. All resorts that refuse their staff to participate in this democratic exercise will be exposed on DO(Dhivehiobserver) after the elections. A large number of MDP members work in resorts, almost all of whom are keen to participate in this presidential election. Some resort owners are in fact threatening the staff by saying that if they vote they will loose their jobs.

USAID Provides Assistance to Maldives Flood Victims

Standard Newswire
WASHINGTON, May 25 /Standard Newswire/ Due to the effects of recent flooding in the Republic of Maldives, the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $100,000 to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) for emergency water and sanitation services to the affected populations. On May 22, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Robert O. Blake declared a disaster and authorized U.S. assistance. more

Amnesty Unimpressed By Golha Boa Roadmap Reforms

Amnesty Unimpressed By Roadmap Reforms"Political freedom continued to be undermined by the slow pace of constitutional reforms. More than 100 people were arbitrarily arrested ahead of public rallies. At least six political prisoners were sentenced to terms of imprisonment. Torture and other ill-treatment continued in custody." more

Freedom of expression
Scores of government critics were accused of breaking the law while peacefully expressing their views or attending rallies.
• Member of Parliament Ahmed Shafeeq was briefly detained in April for attending a peaceful rally in Malé. He was reportedly severely beaten at the time of arrest and admitted to hospital. No investigation was carried out.
• More than 100 people were detained in advance of a planned anti-government protest scheduled for
10 November in Malé. The riot police also prevented people from leaving the islands for the demonstration. A boat full of opposition supporters was allegedly raided by the police and all passengers detained. Scores of detainees were held for weeks without charge, while at least 22 were released after being charged with apparently unsubstantiated, politically motivated criminal offences."more

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Maldives: World's Secret Dictatorship

The archipelago of the Maldives in the middle of the Indian Ocean is a natural spectacle. Over the past 30 years, it has become one of the most thriving and sought-after holiday destinations in the world. It is the economic lifeblood of the Maldives, contributing to more than 30% of the GDP, accounting for 70% of foreign currency earned and 40% percent of the government's budgetary resources.
The regime of Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom in the Maldives is the world's only "secret" dictatorship. Gayyoom has been in power for the last 28 years and has no intention of relinquishing power or reforming his brutal methods. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International have frequently raised the issue of Gayyoom's methods and practices. The international media has also highlighted these concerns but to no avail.Key characteristics of this tyranny are, rampant nepotism, suppression of any form of political opposition, complete control of media and communication, arbitrary arrests, torture and death in custody, endemic corruption and misuse of public funds, intimidation of the parliament reducing it to a rubberstamp body, ballot rigging and total mismanagement of public services. Read more Worlds Secret Dictatorship

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Pictures from the Maafushi Jail Shooting incident Maldives

20th September 2003;3 inmates were killed and 16 were injured. These pictures have never been seen before.

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Fahala Saeed sentenced to life imprisonment Appeal Begins

Minivan Daily Journalist, Abdulla (Fahala) Saeed's appeal against drug offences began at the High Court on Sunday. Fahala, known for articles critical of the government and their use of violence, was sentenced to life imprisonment in April 2006 for possession with intent to supply heroin.At Sunday’s appeal, Fahala’s lawyer Husnu-al-Suood argued the charges were false and a “deliberate attempt to hurt him.”Suood asked the judge to consider why the drugs were not found during the first search, but inside Fahala’s trouser pockets, only after he had stripped naked, and his trousers had been taken away by police and brought back.“It took the police five minutes to find four packets of drugs in Fahala’s pocket. This gives them ample time to plant the drugs in his pocket more

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The terror continues ..... arbitrary arrests and detention without charge....

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Maldives Dictator did nothing to help the victims of the recent floods but wants to pocket aid money..

The bastard has done nothing to help the hundreds of victims in the islands that were flooded over the past week and they are left to fend for themselves. They are in really desperate conditions but look at this. Now Golhaabo is writing to world leaders and aid agencies pleading them to help. What he wants is aid in hard currency, so he can transfer the money to his personal accounts around the world. Almost every year, these islands are flooded but Golhaabo has done nothing to protect them, so that he can beg the world for aid money which goes straight to his personal accounts. Golhaabo is planning to visit Huvadhoo Atoll, worst affected by the floods, for a photo-shoot to send to the international community. The campaign to get money has already started. Relief Web reported yesterday "The President appeals for international assistance in helping the victims of the unprecedented sea swells which hit the Maldives on the 15th of this month".

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Waves Hit Indonesia....

The huge waves that have been battering Maldivian islands since Thursday also caused extensive flooding in Indonesia over the weekend. One man died and hundreds of fishing boats were destroyed by waves as high as seven metres according to MiadhuFishermen have been warned against sailing in the Java sea on Sunday, and authorities in Bali have forbidden people from surfing on the popular Kuta beach until the waves subside.

Flood Victims are left to fend for themselves whilst Golha Boa tries to get brownie points after 'allegedly' sinking a small fishing vessel..

Is this not a national disaster? Why is Golhaabo not helping the thousands who are left homeless after last week's floods? What is more important, sinking a boat allegedly belonging to Tamil Tigers or thousands of Maldivians who have had their homes destroyed? Check out the news briefs and galleries below.

Tuesday's tidal wave hit several islands in Addu Atoll causing a lot of damage
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Madaveli in Huvadhoo Atoll devastated by floods last week

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Fares-Maathodaa was hard hit by recent tidal wave floods

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Tidal waves floods Fiyoaree in Huvadhoo Atoll

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G Dh. Nadella was severely hit by Tuesdays tidal wave

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Scores are homeless in Rathafandhoo after the floods this week

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Laamu Kunahandhoo flooded as well

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There were several reports of 'freak waves' in the Indian Ocean region and a warning could have prepared the public much better for this disaster. Why didn't Golhaabo warn the public of a potential tidal wave?

MDP opens a 24 hour Hotline to collect information from islands flooded, if you have information please call 3343625

Tuesday's tidal wave hit Addu Atoll Hithadhoo.The unexpected tidal wave that hit several islands across the Maldives severely damaged many islands, especially those that were small. The capital island of Addu Atoll, Hithadhoo was also flooded and cleaning operations are now underway. Hithadhoo is one of the largest inhabited islands in the country but was left in chaos after the tidal wave of Tuesday. view photo gallery

Maldives Dictator Golha Boa fails to defend the country again

Maldives Dictator Golha Boa has once again begged for military assistance from India in trying to seize a strayed vessel that entered Maldives territory yesterday. The Maldives' coast guard could not bring the situation under control and air cover was given by the Indian military. "This is quite pathetic, a small vessel with a handful of people has posed such a threat to the country. The coast guard is obviously not bold enough to deal with a situation on their own and had to rely on India, once again," said a military analyst. "It also shows further that when ever the Maldives' Dictator finds himself in trouble of this sort, common nouns are repeated: Guns, Tamil and Indian Military," he added further.What is obvious from all this is that the Maldives Dictator has no military power to defend the country, and the little power he has is used to attack his own people and control those who oppose his rule. Remember how this same coast guard vessel attacking a small fishing Dhoni in November last year whilst it was ferrying a group of Addu reformists to Male'.So, this is a good time to ask ourselves the real question. Shouldn't we be worried as an independent nation, about the total reliance on the military might of India to defend ourselves, and to protect our territory?
It will come as no surprise to us if in the end this whole incident will somehow be linked to democratic reform movement. You can never underestimate the cunningness of a desperate and ailing dictator.

New tidal waves hit Addu and Huvadhoo..

Nadella Floods Gallery

Breaking News Reports are coming that several islands are again hit by tidal waves, leading to Fares-Maathodaa people abandoning their island and boarding vessels in the harbour. Nadella and Gadhoo in Huvadhoo also hit. There are reports that Addu islands are also hit by the wave.

Tidal Wave Floods Maradhoo in Addu Atoll and other islands as well..

More than 60 islands in 16 Atolls affected
Latest reports are that more than 60 islands in 16 Atolls have been flooded by today's tidal wave. Despite claims by authorities to the contrary, all islanders are complaining about the long delay in getting help from them.

Some of the islands hit by tidal wave includes:

Manafaru and Filladhoo In Haa
AlifuMaavaidhoo and Finey In Haadhaalu

Foakaidhoo In Shaviyani

Maduvvari In Raa

Hinnavaru In Lhaviyani

Dhagethi and Dhugurah In Alifu Dhaalu

Nilandhoo In Faafu Atoll

Hulhudheli, Maaenboodhoo, Kudahuvadhoo,

Bandidhoo and Meedhoo In Dhaalu

All Inhabited Islands in Thaa Atoll

Kunahandhoo, Maamendhoo and Maavaiy in Laamu

Most of The Islands in Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu

Fuvahmulah

All Inhabited Islands In Addu

Photos Maradhoo Floods Gallery
Tidal Wave Floods Maradhoo in Addu AtollTidal wave leaves Maradhoo heavily flooded with many properties destroyed, according to islanders. All other populated islands in Addu were also affected. There was no warning given by the authorities despite uncertain weather conditions and similar incidents in the Indian Ocean which had left some people dead in places like Mauritius and Reunion. Most other Atolls were also affected, including Huvadho, which was badly hit. more

Although several islands are affected still the aid has not reached. The people are still expecting the aid. Its feared that the people may have to spend the night without any help being provided.

Why didn't Golhaabo warn the public of a potential tidal wave?

There were several reports of 'freak waves' in the Indian Ocean region and a warning could have prepared the public much better for this disaster..

Breaking News

Addu and Huvadhoo hit by tidal waves

Huvadhoo - 14:45 - Fares-Maathodaa also severely flooded. People are left without food or water and still not getting any help from the authorities. Reports of flooding in Fuahmulah and The above satellite picture was published in Maldives Meteorology Dept. Site today but no warning was given to islanders. other islands across the country, including in Thaa Atoll and Ari Atoll.
Huvadhoo - 13:23 - Nadella and Rathafandhoo heavily flooded. Some walls have fallen. Islanders complaining that they are not getting any help from the authorities. When they call the police they say it is a matter for the Atoll Office. When they call Atoll Office, no one is answering the phone. A team of MDP from Thinadhoo is now on their way to investigate the situation in both island. Other islands in the Indian Ocean region such as Mauritius were hit by this phenomenon called "Southern Swell" read the article from Le Maurician.
Huvadhoo - 12:33 - Some islands in the Atoll, such as Madaveli are severely flooded. In some areas water level is almost 2.5 feet, sources say.
Addu - 12:15 - Reports are coming that Hithadhoo, Maradhoo and Feydhoo was also hit by tidal wave this morning.
Thinadhoo - 11:48 - Reliable sources are reporting that several islands in Huvadhoo Atoll are being hit by large tidal waves. Thinadhoo, Gadhdhoo, Nadellaa have been hit so far. There are also reports that Gan in Addu Atoll is also hit. Some sources say that the sea level has risen throughout the country by at least 6 inches and that the authorities have no clue as to why the sea had swollen so suddenly. No earthquakes in the region have been reported today, the last reported earthquake in the region was near Nias region, west of Indonesia yesterday (Magnitude 5.5 - NIAS REGION, INDONESIA 2007 May 14 09:31:43 UTC), as per USGS site. Whilst many are dismissing the tidal waves as just a regular phenomenon (called Udha) during this time of the year, others say this is unusual.

GAYYOOM(Golha Boa) THINKS HE IS A GOD"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right" Thomas Paine "

Editorial(DO)
Gayyoom(Golha Boa) thinks he is God and we are all his servants" was the description of Gayyoom by a former cabinet member. "No, no, he really believes that and all that he does for us, big or small is out of the good of his heart, his mercy on us, not because he has to" the minister reiterated his assertion. Many Maldivians fear Gayyoom not because they believe he is God but because they have witnessed or personally experienced ill-treatment, imprisonment and torture for opposing Gayyoom. Perhaps many believed that he is immortal but the tsunami waves upset Gayyoom hugely by bringing coconuts to the courtyard of his Grand Palace. Now, if he was God, he would not have allowed that to happen. read more

Special Majlis decides to lower voting age to 18 for the upcoming referendum.

A majority of the Special Majlis has today voted in favour of lowering the voting age to 18 for the upcoming referendum on the system of government. 57 members voted in favour whilst most of Dictator's members abstained, in addition to former speaker Abbas. Despite claims by the Dictator that he was now in favour of lowering the voting age, it is apparent that his own unelected MPs were not in agreement with him. Political analysts think that this historical development will further strengthen the stand of the opposition who are in favour of parliamentary system of government.
These are the Golharist members who did not vote:
1) Abbas Ibrahim (Gdh),
2) Mariyam Afeefa (Male Atoll)
3) Aneesa Ahmed (Meemu)
4) Abdulla Kamaluddin (Min)
5) Aishath Mohamed Didi (Min)
6) Hamdhoon Hameedh (Min)
7) Ibrahim Rafeeq (Min)
8) Ismail Shafeeu (Min)
9) Mahumoodhu Shaugy (Min)
10) Mauroof Jameel (Min)
11) Mohamed Nasheed (Min)
12) Mohamed Saeedh (Min)
13) A Rasheedh Hussain (Pres)
14) Ahmed Shareef (Pres)
15) Ahmed Zahir (Pres)
16) Aishath Azima Shakoor (Pres)
17) F Dhiyana Saeedh (Pres)
18) Fathin Hameedh (Pres)
19) Ibrahim Saleem (Pres)
20) Ibrahim Shafiu (Pres)
21) Mazeena Jameel (Pres)
22) Mohamed Aboobakuru (Pres)
23) Rashida Yuoosuf (Pres)
24) Zahiya Zareer (Pres)
25) Shahin Hameedh (Raa)
26) Moosa Rameez (Shaviyani)
27) Yuoosuf Naeem (Vaavu)

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RSF names Maldives police unit Star Force as predator of press freedom.

May 12th, 2007
by Nihan Zafar
RSF names Maldives police unit Star Force as predator of press freedom
Reporters without Borders (RSF) has listed Star Force, an elite unit of Maldives Police Service, as a predator of press freedom. The listing came weeks after a dead body fished out of water in capital Male’ made the public point their fingers at the police, whose torture techniques could be ...

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Golha Boa ge Fo--h Binaa hulhuvaa deynee Kokko Moakolhi Rajaa

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Sandhaanu Didi back in MDP

Local News
Popular reformist Ahmed Ibrahim Didi (better known as Sandhaanu Didi) rejoined the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) last Tuesday. Didi, long with his two colleagues was sentenced for life in prison on 2001 by the Maldives Dictator for producing the famous internet dissident magazine "Sandhaanu" which was highly critical of Gayyoom's regime. Despite being a heart-patient he was kept in solitary confinement without proper medical care for 13 months. He was sentenced to life but was later released due to local and international pressure in 2005. Didi initially joined MDP on his release but later defected to Adhaalath Party. It is believed that his return to MDP is mainly due to consultation with his colleagues and because he wishes to be more active in the democratic movement in the country. MDP's acting president Zaki said "it is always a pleasure for us to welcome back a hero of the Maldives' reform movement back into our camp. He will be an immense asset to the party".

The greatest threat to Islam is Golha Boa Gayyoom's Bastardized form of Islam

An innocent taxi driver walking along Maaveyo Magu was picked up by the NSS on the 13th Aug. He was handcuffed & blindfolded. Then some one started beating him. He called out "LAA ILAAHA ILLAHLAAH" (there is no god but Allah) when he was hit on the kidneys. To which his torturer replied "KALEYGE KALAANGE EH MIYADAKU KALEY SALAAMAY KURAAKAH NAANAANEY" (your god is not going to save you today). read more

Golha Boa Gayyoom, Hitler and Mussolini

Gayyoom's tactics are very similar to that of Adolf Hitler and Mussolini. If there is any difference between them, perhaps it might be that those two European chaps did not lead any of the Friday prayers in one of the Mosques of their respective country. read more

Golha Boa ah Magey Salaam....

MDP hold press conference in London

News
The MDP held a press conference in London to brief members of the international community on the obstacles to a free and fair election in the Maldives on Tuesday. Held in Westminster, the conference was well attended by Members of Parliament, diplomats, media, NGO officials, and representatives from the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission. more

MDP To Meet Election Commissioner

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party have requested a meeting with Election Commissioner K D Ahmed Manik, who they accuse of bias against them. Mr Manik leads the commission responsible for guaranteeing independence and transparency at national elections. But Manik was appointed by President Gayoom and is a member of the government’s Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) and the MDP claim this undermines his neutrality. The MDP have requested a meeting after Mr Manik wrote to the party to censure them for three separate events in April; a protest outside the Special Majlis on April 9; unrest after an MDP meeting held on April 14 at Kalaafaanu School; and unrest the same night near Hulhumeedhoo office while a DRP meeting was going on in Addu Atoll Maradhoo Irshadiyya School.The MDP deny causing unrest at the party meettings on April 14. The party’s National Executive Committee and National Council will discuss how to respond to the letters. But the MDP has already decided to seek a meeting with Mr Manik.