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Faris, Umar, Qasim , Nasheed

Who will contest in the 2018 Maldives election?

By Marco Robinson 5 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 12th April 2017. By Musharraf Hassan The following is a loose translation: It was in 1953, the lineal sultanate rule was abolished in the Maldives. Mohamed Ameen Dhoshimeynaa Kilegefaanu took the lead to introduce Maldives to a republican system and became the first President of […]

Gasim's house searched

Maldives govt: similar issues, yet different actions

By Marco Robinson 5 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 18th April 2017. By Fazeena Ahmed. The following is a loose translation: In the political sphere, all eyes are on Jumhooree Party leader and bigwig Gasim Ibrahim’s court case. Member of parliament for Maamigili constituency Gasim is suspected of bribery. He was summoned to the […]