A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
by Azra Naseem In the early hours of the morning on 8 August 2014, journalist and blogger Ahmed Rilwan (28), was captured on CCTV boarding a ferry from Male’ to Hulhumale’. It is the last known and verifiable movements of Rilwan who, it has been widely reported, was abducted later that morning from his apartment in […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 17th July 2017. The following is a loose translation: Compared to other Maldives’ islands, it is fairly a big island. Encircling the island are luxurious modernly designed water villas. There lies a concrete sheeting instead of a roof in the lobby. The building is stood […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 15th July 2017. The following is a loose translation: When asked about his earliest memories he started sharing about a story that took place more than 100 years ago. It was of Sultan Shamsuddeen’s reign, how Maldives was back then and about how he spent […]
Hey, you there? Very sad to say this but they’ve stabbed Yamin to death. The Twitter DM arrived in my inbox at 3:48 in the morning on Sunday the 23rd of April. I was in Europe, five hours behind Male’ time. It was another three hours before I switched my phone on and looked at […]
by Anonymous The use of torture as a tool of citizen oppression is a hallmark of dictatorships. The past and recent histories of the Maldives have been defined by authoritarian rule with a flimsy façade of overt calmness and order. This belied the covert systemic use of torture in the country’s prisons, which has been […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.com website on 5th June 2017. The following is a loose translation: – Habeeb said, even though, he is a toddy tapper, as long he is loyal to people, anything could be made possible – After swearing in as a councilman, Habeeb climbed and tapped a coconut tree […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 28th May 2017. The following is a loose translation: The island of Utheemu Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, is historically famous for its rich history. There is plenty of unearthed evidence that points to that. The biggest heirloom is Utheemu Ganduvaru (Utheemu Palace), a monument […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 24th May 2017. The following is a loose translation with added background information: 7000 flat work started Road construction and other facilities’ work ongoing Service providers increased From afar the scenery looks rather different. What you see is just a small sandbank. What is said […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.com website on 23rd May 2017. The following is a loose translation and background included for reference: – A major part of the project will be completed next year – Will hold a special place for Maldivians – With 3 resorts — a world-class service What is visible […]