MDP sues Elections Commissioner over Referendum fraud

Local News(Dhivehi Observer)
The Maldivian Democratic Party last week submitted complaints against the Commissioner of Elections Mr. Kaaf Dhaal Ahmed Maniku to the Civil Court in Male’, citing him culpable in a number of fraudulent practices pertaining to the Referendum on a system of governance held on 18 August 2007. more

The Darker 'Not the Sunny' Side of Life in the Maldives

Blast from the pastlast(DO)

Eevan Naseem was beaten to death by 12 policemen whilst serving a sentence in Maafushi Jail 4 years ago on 19th September. Evan's mother has been detained several times because she complained about the murder. Similar incidents went unreported in Maldives for many years prior to this incident. It's been 4 years since Evan was murdered and we are hearing that his killers are being released by the Maldives Dictator Gayyoom. It is time to look back at the incidents of September 2003 and refresh our memories. Torture and oppression will continue unless the people take a firm stand against it. more

Four Years On... The terror continues ..... arbitrary arrests and detention without charge and murder in custody..

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MDP marks 20 September as day against torture

DO News Review

The Maldivian Democratic Party held a number of functions and a general assembly (on 19, 20 and 21 September) to mark 20 September as Day against Torture in Maldives. In 2003, 20 September proved to be a turning point in the political history of Maldives. On that fateful day thousands of people gathered on the streets of Male', the capital to vent their anger and frustration over the custodial torture/killing of a young prisoner (Eevan Naseem) and the subsequent shooting to death of four unarmed prisoners who were among scores protesting the killing. more

Referendum fraud case accepted by court

Male' - The case of referendum fraud submitted by Ali Sawad of S. Feydhoo has finally been accepted by the courts yesterday. "Initially they refused again but I called the Minister and a few minutes later the court called me and it was accepted", explained Sawad. This is the first of the many such cases which are being filed in the courts to prove that the August 18th referendum results were heavily rigged by Dictator Gayyoom. Sawad's case is about irregularities with voting procedures in his Atoll which he personally witnessed. Gayyoom's courts initially refused to accept any cases relating to the referendum but the new Justice Minister Muizzu appears to be a much more open minded person who is unwilling to bend the law to please his master.

The chase to catch the vote rigger

DO Reader's Review

In various stages of the August 18th public referendum to decide the governing pursuant system, numerous number of unacceptable activities were carried out, against the regulations passed out by the People's Special Majlis, regarding the referendum. The 11 member committee, formed by the Special Majlis to oversee the referendum, was unable to agree on the validity of the referendum results. The Majlis debate on 26th August on the issue on the demands of a petition by 25 members was concluded without reaching a decision. more

Maldivian Democratic Party condemns and opposes all aggression on human life, freedom and dignity anywhere in the world

MDP Press Office
As Muslims in the world begin the holy month of Ramazan, the Maldivian Democratic Party greets and urges all Maldivians to use the holy month and the stricture of fasting to help them examine their lives, to remind themselves of the virtues of charity, compassion and forgiveness, and to avoid the vices of cupidity, selfishness and dishonesty. more

MDP Details Referendum Irregularities As Tensions Grow On Streets

Minivannews

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has released a report highlighting alleged fraud during the August 18 referendum.The report details dozens of specific irregularities, which the opposition says makes the result of the August vote ‘unacceptable.’The referendum, which asked Maldivians to choose between a presidential or parliamentary system of government in the new constitution, was billed by the government as the country’s first free and fair multi-party vote.The MDP backed the adoption of a parliamentary system, while President Gayoom called on voters to retain the presidency.Read More >>