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Indian Military Inroads into the Maldives facing organized resistance

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Demonstrations organized by the opposition and a breakaway faction from the ruling MDP are calling to end the Indian Military occupation in the Maldives.  The current government authorized Indian forces to be stationed under a covert understanding with the Indian High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir.

The opposition is calling it unconstitutional as according to the “Green Constitution of 2007” any such pact with any foreign power should first be approved by an overwhelming majority of the Parliament.  The opposition claims that this document that was signed between the officials of the two countries was not discussed with the Peoples Majlis (Parliament) nor does it have the approval.

Multiple attempts by the fourth estate to delve into the issue was met with bureaucratic red tapes as the heads of the Maldives National Defence Force continue to reject transparency citing that the disclosure the document could constitute a “Threat to the National Security of the country”. A representative of the opposition coalition spoke to the Maldives News Network and stated questioned “How could the government in its right conscience sign a document that could be considered a “National Security Threat” and further conceal it from Parliament?”.

On October 22 the opposition and a breakaway faction from MDP that is calling for the Indian Military to be withdrawn from Maldives and disclosure of all covert and secret pacts between the two parties came out to the streets. It was a show of force never seen since the change of administration in 2018.  The opposition claims thousands gathered and walked the streets chanting “Indian Military Out”.

Sources within the ruling party MDP claim that the breakaway faction from MDP has betrayed the party and is transferring street-level tactics used by MDP against governments to mount pressure and eventually win elections.  Self-proclaimed Revolutionary leader a founder member of MDP Mr. Shuaib Ali and key activists from MDP has been approached by members in a bid to dissuade them. So far, these attempts have failed.

We caught up with Mr. Shuaib Ali who was very unbending on his conviction. He said he will see the project to its successful end. He also mentioned that the opposition alliance consisting of the PPM and PNC, and Defend the Maldives has recognized the Revolutionary Movement of Maldives and they will be working very closely in the future towards their common goal.  Mr. Shuaib Ali said, “This is the Maldives Revolutionary Movement demanding the expulsion of all Indian Military personnel and disclosure of the secret pacts between the two parties.”

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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.

Source(s): sun.mv

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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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