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Special ops disperse Kulhudhuffushi protest

Special ops disperse Kulhudhuffushi protest

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Special ops dispersed protesters outside the Environment Ministry Thursday ahead of the destruction of mangroves in Kulhudhuffushi to make way for a new airport. The demonstrators gathered outside the ministry with placards, demanding an urgent meeting as plans to raze the mangroves are thought to start on October 30. The protesters raised their concerns with […]

Dhiraagu Participates in “World Coastal Cleanup Day” event at Kulhuduffushi Beach

Dhiraagu Participates in “World Coastal Cleanup Day” event at Kulhuduffushi Beach

By Maldives Times 1 min read

On the occasion of World Coastal Cleanup day, Dhiraagu participated in a beach cleanup event at Kulhudufusshi beach. This cleanup was organized together with a group of young people working for environmental causes in the name of “Be leaf” in Kulhudhuffushi, together with Parley Maldives and Kulhudhufusshi Council. This is under the For the Oceans programme, together […]