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Founder of Maldives Ocean Plastic Alliance, Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim takes part in their panel discussion.

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The Maldives Ocean Plastic Alliance (MOPA) held a panel discussion on “Impact of single use plastics in Maldives” in light of World Environment Day. The panel discussion featured environmentalists, activists, advocates and business professionals.

Founder of MOPA, Former Minister of Environment and Energy of Maldives, Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim spoke extensively regarding the matter in his speech.

He described the panel as a microcosm of the core object of MOPA, which is to bring together a diverse array of issue stakeholders to work in partnership in their collective passion to reduce single-use plastic pollution in the country. He asserted his belief that, a strong network could be created that complements the efforts of the government and state institutions in addressing the growing problem of plastic waste pollution.

“It is pertinent that this panel discussion coincides with this year’s World Environment Day. The theme itself encapsulates our work – Reimagine, Recreate, Restore. The challenges before us warrant bold and ambitious action.” stated Mr. Thoriq in his speech.

According to Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim, MOPA recently celebrated its first year and highlighted their achievements such as efforts to venture out into local communities and to lend a helping hand to councils, small businesses and NGOs seeking solutions to the sharp increase in single-use plastics in a country with no domestic recycling infrastructure.

He further discussed that MOPA’s two flagship projects – the PET Reverse Logistics Project, which has so far collected over 17 tonnes of plastic for recycling in 6 months, and the Greater Male’ Plastic Collection Project, which has grown to include over 150 cafes and restaurants in the capital, who have already made a telling contribution.

“The feedback from government and industry, as well as academics and activists, has been remarkable. It enlightened us to the need for more research and academic contribution to help policymakers” said Mr. Ibrahim Thoriq.

Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim announced the launch MOPA’s monthly newsletter “Green Bulletin’ in his speech and ended his speech wishing the panel success and voiced his hope for many similar opportunities to share collective knowledge and experience on the issues of waste management and environmental sustainability in the Maldives.

MOPA is registered NGO which works with its partners to safely repurpose single use plastics. It is the brainchild of the former Environment Minister Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim.

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Nasheed to form new party

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The main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s leader Mohamed Nasheed has decided to form a new political party.

Nasheed initiated a separate political movement within MDP, ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’, following his loss in MDP’s presidential primary held back in January. After major conflicts with the government and its policies – all lawmakers from the faction tendered their resignation from MDP on Wednesday.

The move came after Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim was expelled from the party on Tuesday and banned from rejoining for at least one year over involvement in opposition political activities surrounding the Chagos archipelago dispute.

The 12 members who resigned from MDP on Wednesday are;

Parliament’s Deputy Speaker, North Galolhu MP Eva Abdulla
Ungoofaaru MP Mohamed Waheed (Wadde)
North Maafannu MP Imthiyaz Fahumy (Inthi)
West Henveiru MP Hassan Latheef
Hulhudhoo MP Ilyas Labeeb
North Kulhudhuffushi MP Yasir Abdul Latheef
Vilufushi MP Hassan Afeef
Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde)
Madaveli MP Hussain Firushan
Thoddoo MP Hassan Shiyan (Gita)
North Mahchangoalhi MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu)
Gadhdhoo MP Ahmed Zahir
All 12 members are close acquittances of Nasheed. MP Hassan Latheef, during a meeting at Bodufenvalhuge on Wednesday, announced Nasheed’s decision to form a new political party. The meeting was attended by supporters of Nasheed.

Should Nasheed form a new political party, that party would be the largest opposition party in terms of members in the parliament, thereby, the minority party. The minority party at present, opposition PPM-PNC coalition has only eight members in the parliament.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

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MPs loyal to Nasheed leave MDP

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Multiple members of the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) loyal to the party’s leader Mohamed Nasheed have left the party.

The members who resigned from MDP include 12 MPs. They include Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla, MP Mohamed Waheed, MP Imthiyaz Fahmy (Inthi), MP Hassan Latheef, MP Ilyas Labeeb, MP Yasir Abdul Latheef, MP Hassan Afeef, MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde), MP Hussain Firushan, MP Hassan Shiyan, MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu), and MP Ahmed Zahir.

They submitted their resignation letters Wednesday.

The move comes after MDP’s parliamentary group had requested action against Inthi, Hassan Latheef, Ilyas, Yasir, and Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim earlier this week, for forming an alliance with the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Jumhoory Party (JP) and Maldives National Party (MNP), after accusing the government of failure to protect the interests of the Maldivian people in the case lodged with the International Tribunal of the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) over the disputed maritime territory between Maldives and Mauritius.

The party’s disciplinary committee decided to expel Azim from the party on Tuesday.

They are all members of Nasheed’s ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’ faction.

However, Nasheed has yet to resign from the party.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

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The Cambodian Prime Minister arrives in the Maldives on an official visit

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The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, arrived Sunday morning on an official visit to the Maldives at the invitation of H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. It is Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen’s first visit to the Maldives.

The Cambodian Prime Minister and accompanying delegation were received at Velana International Airport (VIA) by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid (ODRI). The government will hold a ceremony on Monday to officially welcome the Cambodian Prime Minister to the Maldives.

During the visit, President Solih would meet with Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen and hold official talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation, followed by the exchange of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries. President Solih and the Cambodian Prime Minister would also deliver a joint statement on the outcomes of their discussions.

The Maldives and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on September 21, 1995.

Source(s): President Office.

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