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MP Hussain Shaheem

MP Hussain Shaheem lambasted, forced to apologize

By Marco Robinson 2 min read

The original was published on Mihaaru on 11th February 2020. The following is a loose translation: When MP Hussain Shaheem (Andhun Hussain) said residents of Malé are facing a similar situation as the Palestinians, he came under fire and was forced to apologize. He tweeted saying that residents of Malé are dwelling like refugees and […]

Drunk and disorderly. Cecilia Jastrzembska.

Drunk and disorderly behaviour: when force is used in everywhere

By Marco Robinson 3 min read

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 […]