Maldives Dictator should learn from the Indonesian Dictator's Legacy

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Indonesia's former leader, Dictator Suharto passed away yesterday after suffering from multiple organ failure. He was forced to resign in 1998 after a popular uprising and had been living quietly in the capital Jakarta. When one compares the life of Dictator Suharto with the Maldives Dictator, it is eerily similar. One could almost substitute the names and one would have difficulty in realizing that this was about Dictator Suharto and not Dictator Gayyoom. more

The Role of the Internet in the Demolition of the Maldives Dictatorship

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Dictators are a dying breed now. Across the globe, over the past couple of centuries, we have seen numerous dictatorial regimes being replaced by democratic governments. Of course, it is never easy to confront a dictator or destroy their power. But time and time again, we have witnessed that when a population is united in its endeavour to bring about change, no dictator can survive for long. Just regard what happened to dictators from Chile, Philippines, Indonesia, former Yugoslavia, Romania and most recently Saddam Hussain of Iraq. They were all powerful dictators, who ran their nations with an iron fist, without any regard for the rule of law or respect for human life. Where are they now? more

Maldives Dictator Golhaa Boa will not ratify any amendment that stands in the way of him seeking another term in office

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The amendment limiting the terms of presidents passed on Monday brought new hopes to the people. The amendment states that no one can seek more than two 5-year terms in office, which technically means that the incumbent Dictator who has been running the country with an iron fist, without any regard for the rule of law, will not be legally allowed to seek another term in office, as he is currently in his 6th term. This is of course good news for the reform movement and will certainly lead to the emergence of a democratic nation smoothly. more

Dr. Saeed's brothers face intimidation from the 'Valhlhaa Kulli' Golha Boa Dictator

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Male' – Dr. Hassan Saeed, former Attorney General, who resigned last year from 'Valhlhaa Kulli' Dictator's cabinet to joined the reform movement, has been constantly intimidated by the Dictator. Within days after his resignation, his house was attacked and office broken in. The Dictator also told thugs in Male' to physically attack Hassan and his two colleagues, Dr. Shaheed and Jameel, who also resigned from the cabinet. In a new development, the one and only 'Valhlhaa Kulli' Dictator is taking his anger out on Hassan's brothers as well. His brother, Addu Atoll Chief, Hussain Saeed was asked to report to Male' just days after Hassan resigned from the cabinet and is likely to be been demoted to a Headmaster post. And, in a recent development, his other brother Ibrahim Saeed has been sacked from his job at Aminiyya School. Commenting on the issue, Dr. Saeed said, "What can you expect from an autocrat who is staring down at certain electoral defeat? Those are actions of a desperate man seeking desperately to cling on to the spoils of office. I hope that the next time President Gayoom ends up in New Delhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh will remind him of his favourite Victor Hugo quotation: "Even armies cannot stop an idea whose time has come!" In the Maldives, a new president is an idea whose time has come!"

"Attempt to stab" the dictator 'foiled'

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A youth from Haa Alif Hoarafush tried to stab the Dictator around 10.30 this morning while he was visiting the island, according to local media sources. The youth was identified as Mohamed Murushid, a 20 year old. According to local sources, he had a knife concealed in a Maldivian flag and attempted to stab the Dictator as he passed by. The attempt was foiled by a boy scout from the island and the Dictator's bodyguard. more