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News Archive February 2002 - June 2002
All ears to him — Fareed's popularity rises as religious preacher and leader of Friday prayer 'As soon as he began to develop the noble and graceful habit of reciting Koran, Fareed made every effort to hone those skills. He won the Koran recitation competitions held in Dhaalu atoll at a very young age'...[more] Eternal Rest? Lengthy prostration in Laamu causes alarm 'The two men gently took hold of the man by his upper arm and turned him over to the other side'...[more] After months of imprisonment without trial and torture under interrogation, Ibrahim Luthfee challenges his accusers Sandhaanu writer defies Maldives court 'Luthfee loudly denied the charges, and insisted that he was prepared to prove every allegation he had made in Sandhaanu regarding Maldives President Gayyoom'...[more] Gayyoom and Lee Kwan Yew A Pinch of Maldivian Taste 'Then the Arab world was politically convinced by Michel Aflaq's version of an Arab Socialist system called Baa'th which was developed and practised in Syria. And later the Baa'th party of Iraq took power in that country'...[more] Islamic preacher Ibrahim Fareed arrested Fareed was warned that his lectures were threatening 'peace and harmony'. In that case, he replied, Prophet Muhammad's words threatened 'peace and harmony'...[more]
'As head of state over a functioning parliament, Gayyoom could have exercised wisdom and influence, without being responsible for the rough and tumble of day-to-day politics. But the challenge was beyond him, and the country is the poorer for that'...[more]
Maldives President warns Maldivian families living abroad — offers of free medical care and education may be a lure to indoctrination in the Christian religion 'if any place is given to any other religion in the Maldives, the harmony, peace and tranquillity enjoyed by the country would disappear. The freedom, self-rule and independence of the Maldive Islands would definitely end'...[more] Email response to President Gayyoom's comments on Constitutional Islam
Maldives government refuses to comment on political arrests 'They were reportedly not allowed the services of a lawyer and were charged with "conspiring to cause hatred in the people's mind towards the government".'..[more]
'now the student attends a class where the teacher has no veil. Instead she wears lipstick and bright clothes'...[more]
Backlash in Maldives Majlis byelection - 62% refuse to vote 'This is possibly the lowest voter participation rate in Maldivian history'...[more]
High-level conspiracy keeps Mohamed Nasheed in exile 'They laughed and joked as Nasheed pulled scraps of discarded paper from the dust and rubble of the partially demolished house. Minister Rashida Yusuf was delighted when she recognised Nasir's children's schoolwork that had been marked by her when she had been a teacher many years ago'...[more]
Hamid Mir — the last journalist to interview Osama bin Laden 'they explained that these procedures were very important because there may have been a chemical rubbed into my skin that the American army would use to locate Osama by satellite. Or I might have swallowed something that would do the same thing. That's why I was showering and flushing out my intestines'...[more]
Woman receives life sentence for killing her newborn baby 'She put the live baby in a nearby bin and covered it with rubbish'...[more] Popular political reformer and writer Mohamed Nasheed left Malé on Tuesday night to continue his sentence of two and half years exile in Angolhitheemu island in Raa atoll. See previous article on the Nasheed case: Mohamed Nasheed stripped of Malé Majlis seat
Hiding behind old Arab law and fake traditions to keep Maldives women down 'The first written constitution of the Maldives in 1932 allowed the head of state to be a woman, so long as she was a Muslim'...[more]
The Diaries of Ahmed Shafeeg 'Most of what I have written in the diaries is very accurate and truthful. Perhaps that is the problem. But my diary belongs to me, and I should have the liberty to write what I like in there. No one can stop me. It is my nature and I'm addicted to it now'...[more]
Lovers in criminal court over film 'He showed it to me when I was standing at the school gate,' said Fathmath, who has a beautiful body...[more]
Ali Rameez interview 'I give away the madhaha cds for religious reasons; as a gift to my fans and for those people who enjoy listening to madhaha during the fasting month'...[more]
The Iruvai Journey Part 3 'The ladies get permission from the man's wife before taking him to the shower. Unfortunately and fortunately, I am unmarried... and looking, by the way'...[more]
Businessman released Hassan Zahir was released on 2 April, after several days of interrogation. He is unharmed.
'Businessmen in Maldives continue to be arrested, detained and interrogated as the Gayyoom regime harass all those who support the popular movement for party democracy and ministerial accountability to the Majlis'...[more]
Outer atoll troubles ignored by Maldives media 'Meanwhile, an International Aid conference in Monterrey, Mexico, is highlighting crucial issues for the Maldivian aid program, and redefining the agenda for future aid distribution'...[more]
The Iruvai Journey Part 2 'I climb up the railing to give the necessary orders from the safe position expected of a leader, and the crew come out of retirement completely. In moments, the fish is subdued'...[more]
'The election of Nasheed to the Majlis two years ago saw this formerly docile and obedient body begin to demand the reform of President Gayyoom's autocratic and nepotistic rule'...[more]
The Iruvai Journey 'I am saved a lot of trouble when I don't have to jump into Kaashidhoo channel to rescue my bag'...[more]
Nasheed sentence upheld by Maldives High Court — President Gayyoom rejects political reforms 'Observers are worried that Gayyoom's campaign to crush Nasheed and his supporters will further alienate younger Maldivians in Malé who voted Nasheed into the Majlis in the last parliamentary elections'...[more]
'The children face a bleak future if they are locked up behind bars from the time they are learning to walk. They need clean water and decent food. They need a clean environment, and the facilities for schooling'...[more]
'Gayyoom, his wife and other members of the general staff were generously insulted on the NSS walls, including officers' toilets and the mess'...[more]
Sandhaanu English translation 'might give a distorted view' 'The full force of the religious nature of his opinion is under-represented on your web-site'...[more]
Doctor Black & White 'With all this money you earn, do you give any away for charity?'...[more]
Maldives President Ducks Possible Media Questions 'It was feared that Australian and New Zealand journalists covering the CHOGM would have a field day at Gayyoom's expense'...[more]
Ever wondered what goes on inside that big white fort in Malé? More allegations of torture in Maldives 'Confessions are considered 'automatic' when people are taken to that cell'...[more] The President spoke for only 15 minutes at the opening of the first session of the Maldives Majlis, but our commentator found a lot to complain about.
'He blamed Osama for the decline in tourist arrivals and the economic slow-down. The truth is that the Maldivian economy has been in turmoil for the past 5 years'...[more]
Mohamed Nasheed back in Malé but under house arrest 'Restrictions of this severity are only used for political prisoners'...[more] Book Review The Maldives Islanders - a study of the popular culture of an ancient ocean kingdom
Fear for Safety / Fear of Torture or ill-treatment - Republic of Maldives 'Mohamed Zaki currently resides in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. While he was in Malé, at the time of his arrest, Malaysian police reportedly searched his home and took away his computer. One of his sons was reportedly arrested by the Malaysian police without a warrant and taken for questioning, but was released on bail 24 hours later'...[unedited (photo added) Amnesty International campaign report] Why is the Maldives Culture website banned in Maldives?
'Many Maldivians found the internet offered a platform for free discussion of possible political and social reforms. The regime responded with appeals to patriotism and warnings of Armageddon'...[more] Fake articles and websites Our site is now called Maldives Culture, matching our url/internet address. The internet address of the authentic Maldives Culture is www.maldivesculture.com Our mirror sites, designed to bypass Maldivian government censorship, are direct copies of www.maldivesculture.com only. Readers of our mirror sites in Maldives are advised to get a trusted overseas friend to check www.maldivesculture.com to ensure they are reading authentic articles. Editors
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