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Current political crisis like 2004 tsunami: Gayoom

Current political crisis like 2004 tsunami: Gayoom

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Opposition leaders rallied together and called for unity to face the “disaster” in the Maldives, with one former president comparing the current political crisis to the deadly 2004 tsunami. Ex-leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom made the comparison on National Unity Day, which marks the tsunami that killed 82 people in the Maldives. His bold assertion was […]

JP mulls primaries as part of reform efforts

JP mulls primaries as part of reform efforts

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The opposition Jumhooree Party (JP) is mulling the idea of presidential primaries and regional branches as part of reform efforts. A seven-member committee is looking at ways of building a stronger relationship with members and boosting public support. “Right now the party congress is limited to unelected members of other committees of the party. We […]