Aishath Velezinee
Democratic hiccups in Malé
A referendum win of the presidential over the parliamentary system of government in the Maldives is being seen by President Gayoom as a personal success. But he may not be around long to taste the …
Sep 10, 2007
Waiting for a political tsunami
There is a people's movement for democracy on in the Maldivian atoll.
Jan 15, 2006
Gayooms upcoming tsunami
There is a people's movement for democracy on in the Maldivian atoll
Jan 15, 2006
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