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Football is a game of love and respect, A perfect salute to Shawan

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1 year ago

16/11/2022

7-year-old Ahmed Shawan Mohammed’s entire life has changed with a scene that went viral on social media. The whole country saluted Shawan for his braveness to play football despite not having one leg. To many, he’s a “hero. It’s an “inspiration. Shawan’s courage was proven to the whole country. From a video of the Makunudhoo School Inter House Competition..

A video that went viral a week ago confirmed him playing bravely on the field wearing the number 41 on his jersey. Although he couldn’t walk like other children, Shawan’s braveness brought it to the attention of the government and ministries. NSPA, Health Ministry, Education Ministry and Gender Ministry, Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof and Makunudhoo MP Mohammed Raai also asked information from Shawan’s mom Aishath Visha about Shawan.

NSPA has decided to help Shawn get an artificial leg and has now sent documents.

Shawan’s disability was present when he was born. Shawn is a pre-mature child. It was Shawan’s story. Even when the video was released, Shawan’s family didn’t expect his life to change dramatically. However, unexpectedly, Addu City’s Mylo City Football Club also gave Shawan a special invitation

Milo City are currently playing in the Addu City Football Championship and the best player in the history of Maldives Ali Ashfaq (Dangadey also known as man of steel) is also with the club. Shawan was given a red flag welcome by Mylo City along with Key Ali Ashfag.

Shawan also visited Sharafudheen School in Addu City at a special invitation. The scene of Ali Ashfag holding Shawan and meeting the school children also filled the hearts with joy. Sharafudheen School said Shawan’s visit was an extraordinary encouragement to all the children. Shawn was paid a respectful salute by Sharafudheen School.
After those scenes, yesterday saw an even different scene. Mylo City FC planned a special event for the kids with Shawan, who also brought along one of the country’s most talented singers, Shalabee Ibrahim. The scene of Ali Ashfag(Dagandey) and Shamweel Gasim (Bonda) carrying Shawan and playing with him was a different scene of happiness for Shawan’s mother.

“I’m very happy. Shawan is very happy. This is the biggest happiness of his life. And he met Ali Ashfag(Dagandey) .Even if he doesn’t usually watch TV , Shawan will be very happy to meet Ali Ashfag(Dagandey) . Shawan’s mother Visha told at the trip in Addu City.
The scenes will fill the hearts of many. The scene shows the respect of football. Football is more than just a sport, it shows different scenes of respect. Shawan’s mother had the same message as she always said. It is a message not to exclude.
“I always want to say don’t exclude children with disabilities. Let everyone work for their dreams. Let everyone do their best. This is a different experience,” Shawan’s mother Visha said.
Visha is greatful for this opportunity. Visha wants to thank many people for the sudden change in Shawan’s life.

“I would like to thank the school, the ministries and the family who have always been supportive. I would also like to thank everyone who loves Shawan with all their hearts,” she said.

The smile on Shawan’s face with the unique scenery shown by Mylo was priceless. It sends a powerful message that disability should not be excluded. Legends like Ali Ashfag (Dagandey) and Shamweel Gasim (Bonda) set an example. Salute to a scene worthy of praise.

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Nasheed to form new party

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11 months ago

17/05/2023

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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11 months ago

17/05/2023

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.

Source(s): sun.mv

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

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1 year ago

15/01/2023

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.