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Commission Of National Inquiry
The Commission of National Inquiry was an independent body established by President of the Maldives, president Mohamed Waheed Hassan on 21 February 2012 to investigate the events that occurred in the Maldives from 14 January–8 February 2012. This also included the controversial resignation of Mohamed Nasheed which he claims was a coup. Members There are five members of the commission as well as two legal advisers nominated by the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, United Nations Department of Political Affairs and the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth. Although the Supreme Court of the Maldives formally objected the composition of members claiming a threat to national sovereignty, president Waheed insisted that it was necessary. * G. P. Selvam – Co-chair * Ismail Shafeeu – Co-chair * Ibrahim Yasir – Member * Ali Fawaz Shareef – Member * Ahmed Saeed – President Nasheed's member * Bruce Robertson (judge), Sir Bruce Robertson – Leg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Waheed Hassan
Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik (; born 3 January 1953) is a Maldivian politician who served as president of the Maldives from 7 February 2012 to 17 November 2013, having succeeded to the office following the resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed, under whom he served as Vice President. He had previously worked as a news anchor, a teacher, a principle, a United Nations international civil servant with UNICEF, UNDP and UNESCO, and as a member of the Maldivian Parliament. He assumed the office of president on 7 February 2012, following the resignation of the incumbent, Mohamed Nasheed. Initially, Nasheed claimed that a coup d'état had occurred, however these claims were proved to be false by an independent report from the Commission of National Inquiry. Nasheed initially accepted this report "with reservations", but later refuted it in its entirety. His short tenure in office is regarded as one of the most turbulent periods in Maldivian history. Waheed was subjected to racial a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariya Ahmed Didi
Mariya Ahmed Didi () is a Maldivian barrister and politician who served as the Minister of Defense of the Maldives. After being the campaign manager for president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during the 2018 elections, she was appointed the nation's first-ever female Minister of Defence. Mariya Didi, in her capacity as Minister of Defence, oversees a total of 8 critical institutions, namely Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Maldives Customs Service, Maldives Immigration, Aviation Security Command (AVSECOM), Anti-Trafficking in Persons (Anti-TIP), and Maldives Hydrographic Service. Mariya Didi instituted the tradition of engaging regularly with the MNDF leadership and defence sector agencies through weekly plenary meetings and multi-agency sit-downs, where the latest information and updates are exchanged in cross-sector settings. Early life and career Education Mariya Didi has a bachelor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Disestablishments
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Maldives Independent
''Maldives Independent'' is a news outlet which is based in Maldives. It was conceived in 2004 as Minivan News but was renamed to Maldives Independent in 2015. History The outlet was first named Minivan News ('Minivan' meaning Independent) founded by members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on 29 November 2004. In 2014, the office of Minivan News was attacked following the disappearance of former journalist Ahmed Rilwan, which was condemned by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) along with Maldives Journalists Association (MJA). On 31 July 2015, Minivan News was renamed to the Maldives Independent. In 2016, Police entered into the headquarters of the Maldives Independent, suspected to be related to the '' Stealing Paradise'' documentary by Al Jazeera. In 2017, Maldives Independent was nominated for the Freedom of Expression Awards 2017 by the Index on Censorship Index on Censorship is an organisation campaigning for freedom of expression. It prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Federation For Human Rights
The International Federation for Human Rights (; FIDH) is a non-governmental federation for human rights organizations. Founded in 1922, FIDH is the third oldest international human rights organization worldwide after Anti-Slavery International and Save the Children. As of 2020, the organization is made up of a federation of 192 organizations from 112 countries, including Israel and Palestine, including '' Ligue des droits de l'homme'' in over 100 countries. FIDH is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and non-governmental. Its core mandate is to promote respect for all the rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. FIDH coordinates and supports collaborations with intergovernmental organizations. Overview FIDH was established in 1922, when it united ten national organizations. As of 2020, the organization comprises a federation of 192 organi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom ( ; born Abdulla Maumoon Khairi; 29 December 1937) is a Maldivian politician, statesman, diplomat and scholar who served as the 3rd president of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008. He previously served as the Minister of Transport (Maldives), Minister of Transport from 1977 to 1978, and as the Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations from 1976 to 1977. The longest-serving Maldivian president, Gayoom was the longest-serving leader in Asia. Gayoom was born and raised in Malé. After serving as a lecturer at the Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, he returned to the Maldives in 1971 and worked as a teacher at Aminiya School. He was later appointed the manager of shipping department at the government. Gayoom was placed under house arrest in 1973 for criticising the policies of the then-president Ibrahim Nasir, Nasir. He was later banished to Makunudhoo (Haa Dhaalu Atoll), Makunudhoo for four years but was released five months later as part o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ZNetwork
ZNetwork, formerly known as Z Communications, is a left-wing activist-oriented media group founded in 1986 by Michael Albert and Lydia Sargent.Max Elbaum''Revolution in the Air: Sixties Radicals Turn to Lenin, Mao and Che'' London, England, UK; New York, New York, US: Verso, 2002. p. 296. It is, in broad terms, ideologically libertarian socialist, anti-capitalist, and heavily influenced by participatory economics, although much of its content is focused on critical commentary of foreign affairs. Its publications include ''Z Magazine'', ''ZNet'', and ''Z Video''. Since early November 2022, they have all been regrouped under the name ''ZNetwork''. History ''Zeta Magazine'' was founded by Michael Albert and Lydia Sargent in 1987, both of whom had previously co-founded South End Press. It was renamed ''Z Magazine'' in 1989. Founded in 1994, Z Media Institute provides classes and other sessions in how to start and produce alternative media, how to better understand media, and ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maldivian Democratic Party
The Maldivian Democratic Party (, ''Dhivehi Rayyithunge Demokretik Paati''; MDP) is the first political party formed in the Republic of Maldives. The party is supportive of the promotion of human rights and democracy in the Maldives. It won the first ever multi-party elections in the Maldives with the support from all the other political parties in the 2008 elections against then president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. History There had not been political parties in the Maldives since 1952. The MDP initially submitted its registration on 24 February 2001. In 2001, the party's first president was Qasim Ibrahim. Although the Maldivian Constitution allows political parties to operate, the MDP's application was rebuffed. After the people fighting for their rights on the street and the death of Evan Naseem, MDP declared its existence in exile from Sri Lanka on 10 November 2003. Initially, it was formed by a group of 42 people, which included members of parliament, a former cabinet min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minivan News
''Maldives Independent'' is a news outlet which is based in Maldives. It was conceived in 2004 as Minivan News but was renamed to Maldives Independent in 2015. History The outlet was first named Minivan News ('Minivan' meaning Independent) founded by members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on 29 November 2004. In 2014, the office of Minivan News was attacked following the disappearance of former journalist Ahmed Rilwan, which was condemned by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) along with Maldives Journalists Association (MJA). On 31 July 2015, Minivan News was renamed to the Maldives Independent. In 2016, Police entered into the headquarters of the Maldives Independent, suspected to be related to the ''Stealing Paradise'' documentary by Al Jazeera. In 2017, Maldives Independent was nominated for the Freedom of Expression Awards 2017 by the Index on Censorship Index on Censorship is an organisation campaigning for freedom of expression. It produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Maldives)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives is responsible for managing the Foreign relations of the Maldives. History The Foreign Ministry was established on 22 December 1932 under the Arabic name ''Vuzarat Al-Kharijiyya'' () on 22 December 1932 to handle the Sultanate of the Maldives' foreign relations. Al Ameer Hassan Fareed Didi was appointed the same day as the Wazeer Al-Kharijiyya (Minister of Foreign Affairs). On July 5 1934, Vuzarat Al-Kharijiyya was renamed to Mahkamat Al-Kharijiyya (Department of Foreign Affairs). On 11 November 1968, the Mahkamat Al-Kharijiyya was renamed to the Ministry of External Affairs. Honourable Ahmed Zaki was appointed as the Minister of External Affairs. On 19 May 1975, the name was changed to the Department of External Affairs, before changing back to the Ministry of External Affairs on 11 March 1978. On 14 March 1978, Uz. Fathulla Jameel was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he'd continue to serve as the Minis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassan Latheef
Hassan Latheef () is a Maldivian politician who served as the President of The Democrats from 2023 to 2025 and was the former Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party as well as the former People's Majlis member for the West Henveiru Constituency. Career He started his political career as being a member of the Social Liberal Party. Later, he became the Minister of Human Resources, Youth and Sports during the Nasheed A ''nasheed'' (, ) is a work of vocal music, partially coincident with hymns, that is either sung ''a cappella'' or with instruments, according to a particular style or tradition within Sunni Islam. Nasheeds are popular throughout the Islamic ... administration. He was also announced as the Civil Rights Minister in the Maldives United Opposition's shadow cabinet. He became the People's Majlis member for the West Henveiru Constituency. He left MDP in 2023 and was one of the founding members of The Democrats and was the first Party President. In 2025 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
