A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
by Anonymous The use of torture as a tool of citizen oppression is a hallmark of dictatorships. The past and recent histories of the Maldives have been defined by authoritarian rule with a flimsy façade of overt calmness and order. This belied the covert systemic use of torture in the country’s prisons, which has been […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.com website on 23rd May 2017. The following is a loose translation and background included for reference: – A major part of the project will be completed next year – Will hold a special place for Maldivians – With 3 resorts — a world-class service What is visible […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.com website on 12th May 2017. By Adam Nawaz The following is a loose translation: After 23-year-old Canadian Grammy award singer gave his first concert in Mumbai, India, as part of his Purpose World Tour, he headed for the Maldives. It is believed that Justin Bieber arrived late […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 21st April 2017. By Mohamed Yameen The following is a loose translation: The government’s main top goal is to create 94,000 jobs before the end of their 5-year term, thereby instilling happiness amongst the citizens. However, the unsettlement is now over the number of jobs […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com online newspaper on 10th April 2017. By Asiyath Mohamed Saeed The following is a loose translation: After working for 17 years as a cashier in a company, Aminath Waheeda (Ainthu) decided to take a whole new direction. This time she chose something which gives her the flexibility […]
The original video was posted on Avas Videos – Youtube, on 13th April 2017. The following is a loose translation, with added context for more understanding on the subject matter: We really do miss it. First thing in the morning without a wash or brush of teeth we would go dip in the water. Think […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 26th March 2017. By Abdulla Naseer Ibrahim The following is a loose translation: – Parents to Education Ministry: as they don’t trust them with their children, they won’t send them to school Following Health Protection Authority’s issuance of H1N1 virus alert level to 3, Ministry […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 25th March 2017. by Musharraf Hassan The following is a loose translation: The coming few days will be politically very turbulent. On Monday People’s Majlis will decide on the motion filed for no confidence against Speaker Abdullah Maseeh Mohamed. Even though there is a clear […]