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

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