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Nasheed Maumoon Vaguthu

Both Maumoon and Nasheed inebriated, while India talked about invading Maldives with weapons on TV

By Marco Robinson 2 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 20th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: When local online news ‘Vaguthu’, covered a report on several threats India was making towards Maldives government, former President Maumoon and Nasheed burst out in anger. In their language ‘Vaguthu’ was not a suitable news source. […]

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Maldivians are forever grateful for the president who rescued Maldives from ‘India’s clutch’

By Marco Robinson 3 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 19th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: Although the Maldives got its independence in 1965, it was Indian influence that blocked the Maldives from enjoying full freedom. The assistance Indians extended in 1988 is something most Maldivians recognize and appreciate. However, most Maldivians […]