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Police on Kuredu coronavirus case: enough symptoms present to report to authorities

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The original was published on Raajje.mv on 19th March 2020.  The following is a loose translation: Police had said today that preliminary investigations had revealed that symptoms were present on the tourist (Italian national) that vacationed in Kuredu resort, to suspect for COVID-19 and to report it to the authorities. While speaking regarding the case, […]

Drunk and disorderly. Cecilia Jastrzembska.

Drunk and disorderly behaviour: when force is used in everywhere

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The original was published on Raajje.mv on 9th February 2020. The following is a loose translation: Following the recent viral video of the police struggling to arrest a female tourist for immodest clothing, many have criticised the police and the whole force. In the first video that surfaced showed the use of ‘unwarranted force’ being […]

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 […]