Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 06:32
Paper No. 5888 Dated 7-Mar-2015
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
Latest media reports indicate that Indian Prime Minister Modi will be skipping Maldives in his tour of the island nations in the Indian Ocean. Had his visit taken place earlier in February, it would have had some meaning but now with the Yameen administration intent upon destroying whatever that is left of democracy, it is wiser to skip Maldives. It will be a signal to Yameen that India does not approve the strong arm undemocratic methods of Yameen.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 04:59
Paper No. 5880 Dated 26-Feb-2015
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
On 22nd Afternoon, former President Nasheed was arrested from him home by the Police on fresh charges of charges of terrorism. This arrest is a blatant violation of all norms of justice and fair play and the international community have already shown concern and some have even condemned the arrest.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 09:54
Paper No. 5875 Dated 21-Feb-2015
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
Political turbulence has again started in Maldives - a situation reminiscent of 2012 when former president Nasheed was coerced to resign from his post.
The opposition parties mainly the MDP and the Jumhooree have joined together to start a movement called “save the constitution” and Male is witnessing night marches and protests for the last few days again reminiscent of the 2012 days.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Wed, 01/28/2015 - 04:52
Paper No. 5865 Dated 28-Jan-2015
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
The signs are getting stronger- Maldives appears to be moving towards despotism. The latest in the series is the sudden and hurried sacking of the Defence Minister after a raid of his premises by the Police.
What should be worrying is not of President Yameen consolidating his position but the sinister way by which he is going about it by disregarding all constitutional norms.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:54
Paper No. 5847 Dated 18-Dec-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
On 15th December, President Yameen sacked the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ahmed Faiz and another Judge Muthasim Adnan on the recommendation of the Judicial Commission and approved by the Majlis all within a space of five days.
Article 154 of the Constitution states that a judge can be removed only after the Judicial Service Commission finds the judge to be guilt of gross incompetence or misconduct.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 09:51
Paper No. 5841 Dated 9-Dec-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
Since September this year, former President Nasheed has been repeatedly pointing out that “Radical Islam” is getting very strong in Maldives. He made another significant observation recently that the strength of radical Islamists is increasing in the military and the Police. This should be of concern not only to Maldives, but also two of its neighbouring countries- India and Sri Lanka.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Fri, 11/14/2014 - 09:19
Paper No. 5821 Dated 14-Nov-2014
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
In reply to a question by the opposition MP Ahmed Nashid whether joining the Chinese initiative of Maritime Silk Route would adversely affect the relations with the neighbouring countries, the Foreign Minister Dunya said that Maldives, as an independent and sovereign nation, is not obliged to consult other countries before making foreign policy.
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