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.
(Please be warned that these images are disturbing)
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