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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

2017

chaos in the Parliament

Vote unfair, government defeated

5 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 28th March 2017. By Fazeena Ahmed The following is a loose translation: When the time came to cast the vote of no confidence against Speaker of the Majlis Abdulla Maseeh, an issue emerged with the electronic voting system. Parliament majority PPM members felt the solution […]

Atul Keshap and his statement

US: Maseeh’s vote was NOT free and fair

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 28th March 2017. By Ismail Naail Nasheed The following is a loose translation: – Called for impartiality in the parliamentary proceedings – Ensure freedom of press, speech and assembly The censure vote held on Monday against Speaker of the Majlis Abdulla Maseeh was not free […]

Yameen with Speaker Maseeh

President Yameen’s orders: voting must happen, no one shall disrupt it

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 27th March 2017. By Azumoon Ahmed The following is a loose translation: – Speaker’s phrase shall only be used – Voting shall happen even if it means taking action against the opposition – Voting must not be delayed for another session It has been revealed […]

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Parents to Education Ministry: will not send kids to school

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 26th March 2017. By Abdulla Naseer Ibrahim The following is a loose translation: – Parents to Education Ministry: as they don’t trust them with their children, they won’t send them to school Following Health Protection Authority’s issuance of H1N1 virus alert level to 3, Ministry […]

Chief of Defense Force Major General Ahmed Shiyam

Spotted: Chief of Defense Force Shiyam at Majlis

2 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 27th March 2017. By Mohamed Fazeen The following is a loose translation: – Some journalists saw Shiyam at Majlis late last night – Some members claim that there is a problem with the Majlis voting system While on the verge of casting vote of no […]

MIRA cannot become a political tool

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 25th March 2017. by  Abdullah Jameel The following is a loose translation: Last Wednesday night, Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) instantly froze one of Maldives’ biggest company, Villa Shipping and Trading Company’s Bank accounts. The giant company that employs around 5000 staffs is facing many […]

Speaker of the Parliament Maseeh

March 27 2017: Prepping for the biggest ever political test

7 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on the Mihaaru.com website on 24th March 2017. by Mohamed Yameen The following is a loose translation: The political sphere of the Maldives now lies upon the vote on one person. The motion to be tabled next Monday could be a vote that will change the Maldives’ entire political […]