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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 […]

Chief of Defense Force Major General Ahmed Shiyam

Spotted: Chief of Defense Force Shiyam at Majlis

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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

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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 […]

First they came for Faafu IV:

First they came for Faafu IV:

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by Azra Naseem 4.Saved by the bullshit? Saudi King Salman has postponed his trip to the Maldives indefinitely. Three resorts cancelled their bookings to accommodate the King and his entourage; the Republic Square in Male’ was whitewashed and made ready for the King’s landing in a helicopter; the jetty was spruced up; his special yacht […]

Abdullah Maseeh Mohamed

Ousting Maseeh, what is the underlying plan?

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The original Dhivehi article was published on the avas.mv website on14th March 2017. by Moosa Rasheed. The following is a loose translation: To make Parliament Volatile There is no formula to winning the vote against Maseeh One reason is to make investors lose confidence Since the beginning of the first term of the Parliament this […]

First they came for Faafu III

First they came for Faafu III

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by Azra Naseem 3. Muizzing Maldives Yesterday, from The Guardian, Dhivehin finally learned what the government has in store for the Maldives. The publication ended weeks of speculation as to what Dear Leader Yameen has been planning for us ever since he got up close and personal with the unscrupulous and filthy rich Saudi royal […]

Isn’t it time to give the opportunity for our economy to stand on its feet?

Isn’t it time to give the opportunity for our economy to stand on its feet?

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The original Dhivehi article was published on the avas.mv website on 1 March, 2017. Note that no author is mentioned. The following is a loose translation: Political upheavals as the main obstruction No fear of sacrificing the economy Responsible political actions needed “Tourism is very delicate. When a volcano erupts in a country and flights […]