Demonstration raises more questions over priorities for MDP

by MaldivesToday on April 21, 2007

A demonstration calling for the voting age to be lowered to 18 for the upcoming referendum on choosing a system of government has ended at Artificial Beach on Friday. The demonstration organized by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has raised more questions over the top priorities for the party.

Mute reaction from the public to Hussain Solah’s murder

by Free Machine on April 18, 2007

On April 15 when the bruised corpse of Hussain Solah was lying in the cemetery, there was a muted reaction from the public. Thousands gathered to protest but they were forcefully dispersed by the Star Force.

Maldives dictator chased down Male’ streets by angry mob

by MaldivesToday on February 9, 2007

Dictator Gayoom was greeted by an angry mob on Wednesday night in Male’ as he arrived from the south of Maldives after visiting Addu and Fuvahmulah. The mob chased his car shortly after his arrival at the jetty.

Chikungunya and Dengue outbreaks show failure of public health system

by MaldivesToday on January 27, 2007

When an unusual fever started spreading in the Maldives with symptoms of Chikungunya, the government was once again slow to react. The government of Maldives failed to act according to WHO best practices for communicating with the public during an outbreak.