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MDP Civil Violence in Male': Situation returns to normal at 4am on 20th
By Ismail Rafiu, Political Correspondent.
Situation returns to normalcy
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0415 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP members at Mavota Shareef’s house have dispersed.
MDP leaders returned home after meeting. The outcome of the meeting is not clear at present.
Streets of Male’ have returned to normalcy.
It seems that tonight’s events have come to a close.
Maldives Police Services were not involved in any of the events tonight.
MDP activists had to call off plans due to lack of support from Male’ residents.
This concludes olhuala.com's live coverage for the time being.
Be sure to check www.olhuala.com for an accurate commentary on events in the Maldives as they unfold.
MDP leadership in crisis meeting
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0345 Hrs (olhuala.com) – It is reported that the MDP leadership is holding a crisis meeting at Galolhuge.
Sources inform olhuala.com that the Zaki called the meeting to rethink the MDP’s tactics as the much-hyped support for the MDP has not materialised.
Situation still the same
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0335 Hrs (olhuala.com) – A few MDP activists are still in front of Mavota Shareef’s house. The number of MDP activists is about 15.
MDP leaders are have left the scene.
This might be the end of tonight's activities.
Maakun Falaah still at large. It is rumoured that he has aborted his plans, for the time being.
It is rumoured that the MDP's antics will be started afresh tomorrow
Crowds near Shareef’s House thinning
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0250 Hrs (olhuala.com) – The crowd in front of Mavota Shareef’s house is thinning.
Senior MDP officials including Ibrahim Zaki, Jesus Afeef, Mohamed Waheed Hassan Maniku and Dhombileh Ahmed are still at the scene.
They are continuously on their mobile phones urging MDP supporters to come out on to the streets.
Maakun Falaahu is nowhere to be seen.
Male’ residents should take extra care if this criminal is sighted.
MDP’s intent confirmed
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0240 Hrs (olhuala.com) – olhuala.com can confirm that Maakun Falaah is indeed plotting to set fire to private and public property.
Olhuala.com reporters are trying to locate Falaah at present.
olhuala.com urges Male' residents to stay in doors and to be extra vigilant.
Falaah is an individual who has a violent record, he is also a convicted drug pusher.
Olhuala.com will inform its readers on this serious new developments as it unfolds.
MDP Intends to carry out arson attacks
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0140 Hrs (olhuala.com) – www.hatharudhan.com (0125Hrs) is reporting that MDP activist Maakun Falaah has given orders to his subordinates to carry out arson attacks on the streets of Male'.
hatharudhan reports that Falaah was seen 'giving petrol containers to subordinates' by hatharudhan's reporters.
MDP groups confront Adduans
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0140 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP activists that arrived at Mavota Shareef’s residence have surrounded the Addu residents at the scene.
Male’ residents from other houses have come out to aid Adduans.
Shareef is believed to be hiding inside.
Minor scuffles have broken out between residents and MDP activists.
All other areas of Male’ remain free of MDP’s violent thugs.
MDP leaders have reportedly closed their offices and gone into hiding.
MDP arrives at Shareef’s home
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0100 Hrs (olhuala.com) – A number of MDP activists have turned up at Mavota Shareef’s residence.
Addu residents are demanding that Shareef resign without further ado.
MDP activists carrying clubs.
Star Force, riot squad of the Maldives Police Services have arrived at the scene, to keep the peace.
MDP “cells” converge at Mercury Light, Addu residents demand immediate resignation of Shareef
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0030 Hrs (olhuala.com) – All MDP ‘cells’ rampaging through the streets of Male’ have converged near Mercury Light.
All other areas of Male’ are safe.
MPS personnel have arrived at the scene near Mercury Light but are keeping their distance.
Total number of MDP thugs is estimated to be around 100.
A group of Adduans, have assembled in front of H.Dhenoo, the residence of the MDP's shadow cabinet member Shareef (Mavota, also MP for Addu). They are demanding for the immediate resignation of Mavota for his lies concerning incidents in Addu earlier today.
MDP unable to muster support
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0015 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Numbers of MDP members near Mercury Light teahouse are thinning.
MDP leaders are believed to be hiding at various locations and urging supporters to come out on the streets via telephone.
“It is time that the MDP realised that Maldivians do not stand for violence. They [Maldivians] respect the constitution and the constitutionally elected president and his government. No one else is going to come out and aid them [MDP]” said Ibrahim Naasif, who was playing chess at Mercury Light.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2355 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP does not intend to bring a stop to the violence.
They have indeed regrouped, and are gathering in front of Mercury Light, the famous teahouse. Numbers are estimated to be between 60 and 80.
MPS are personnel keeping their distance.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2325 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Olhuala.com can confirm that the streets of Male’ are now clear, all protestors are off the streets at present.
It is widely rumoured that the MDP is regrouping at G.Fus. Pending confirmation.
The whereabouts of MDP leader Ibrahim Ismail and other shadow cabinet members is not clear at the moment.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2315 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Updating on the situation that had developed in Addu, Olhuala.com’s Zeena said “The situation is stabilising at the moment, but is still not entirely under control. People around Hithadhoo hospital have realised [that the] driver's [Faseeh] story was false. People are gradually leaving the area. Some threats of reprisals against police have been made. Three civilian witnesses have come forward to refute allegations. One of them is ready to go on TV”
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2305 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Sources within the MDP, inform olhuala.com that Nazim Sattar, brother of MDP Chairman, his wife, Redey and another UNFPA staff who were leading the ‘protest’ with MDP and Maldivian flags are nowhere to be seen.
It is believed that they have returned home (to Kenereege) after the humiliating set back the MDP faced tonight when Male’ residents turned against the MDP after so much hype.
Although small partey groups carrying MDP flags are going about the capital, the MDP bigwigs have realised that they have no support.
It is rumoured that they are regrouping at G.Fus. Olhuala.com will verify this momentarily.
The situation on the streets of Male’ is calm. There have been no major violent clashes, although scuffles between angry residents and MDP ‘protestors’ broke out on several occasions.
MPS personnel are keeping there distance as last night.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2255 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP flags have been burnt near Henveiru dhandu.
MPS personnel came to protect MDP members who were facing angry Male’ residents near Henveiru dhandu.
MDP seems to have changed their tactics. They are moving around in groups no greater than 30 in several directions, to gather supporters.
The ‘protestors’ are being met with booing.
The promised masses that ‘support’ the MDP has not materialised. It seems that Male’ residents have turned against the MDP.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2225 Hrs (olhuala.com) – A source within the MPS who wished to remain unnamed told olhuala.com “we have cordoned off the Maidhaan. We had information earlier that the MDP had planned to become violent. The MPS cannot allow that”
The MDP ‘protestors’ moving towards the artificial beach have been confronted by angry youths of Henveiru. They ‘protestors’ have left the scene in a hurry.
Olhuala.com’s Ahmed Shuwaadh who was at the scene said “residents have been infuriated by the MDP’s antics over the last few days. The youth group that came out of Henveiru confronted and broke up the protest procession, the protests in Henveiru are over for the time being. It is rumoured that the MDP will regroup at G.Fus again”.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2215 Hrs (olhuala.com) – 30-60 MDP members have started towards the Majlis Building from G.Fus, the HQ of Minivannews. Unconfirmed reports say that these MDP members are carrying steel bars and meat cleavers.
G.Fus is also one of the houses owned by convicted mass murderer Sikka Ahmed Ismail Maniku, the chief financier of the MDP.
Maldives Police Services have closed the Jumhooree Maidhaan area.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2200 Hrs (olhuala.com) – It is reported that MDP members are
gathering around the MDP office near Wood Apple. The numbers are estimated to be around 200 at present.
Members are carrying MDP flags and other paraphernalia.
Ahmed Abdul Rasheed, who is presently near Wood Apple told olhuala.com “ the people gathering are carrying flags and banners but I was shocked to see some of them carrying meat cleavers and steel bars. It does not look like these people are planning a peaceful protest”.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2130 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Olhuala.com’s Zeena reporting from Addu atoll said “the rumours that are being spread, stating that an individual [Faseeh] has been seriously injured is false. I am currently in the Hospital and no such injuries have been brought here. There is a group of people gathered here asking about Faseeh. It looks like they are MDP members. The MPS took Faseeh into custody earlier today without any incident. MPS sources told me that it was Faseeh who was behind the wheels of the van that rammed and injured MPS personnel during the 12/13/14 January incidents in Addu. Our information that a Didi was the perpetrator was incorrect”.
The above mentioned Faseeh is a convicted drug dealer. “Although some ‘news’ websites claim that he was a school bus driver, driving children, it is highly unlikely that and Ex-con would be employed as a school bus driver” said a teacher from Male’.
Analysts see the false reporting on MDP’s ‘news’ sites Dhivehi observer and minivannews as an effort to enrage Male’ residents so that they will join the MDP’s feeble efforts of creating chaos in Male’.
Olhuala.com can confirm that a group of MDP ‘protestors’ are getting ready by the MDP office near Alora (near Majilis building area).
Olhuala.com will report as events unfold.
Click to read breaking news updates on events on the 19/20 Jan
By Ismail Rafiu, Political Correspondent.
Situation returns to normalcy
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0415 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP members at Mavota Shareef’s house have dispersed.
MDP leaders returned home after meeting. The outcome of the meeting is not clear at present.
Streets of Male’ have returned to normalcy.
It seems that tonight’s events have come to a close.
Maldives Police Services were not involved in any of the events tonight.
MDP activists had to call off plans due to lack of support from Male’ residents.
This concludes olhuala.com's live coverage for the time being.
Be sure to check www.olhuala.com for an accurate commentary on events in the Maldives as they unfold.
MDP leadership in crisis meeting
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0345 Hrs (olhuala.com) – It is reported that the MDP leadership is holding a crisis meeting at Galolhuge.
Sources inform olhuala.com that the Zaki called the meeting to rethink the MDP’s tactics as the much-hyped support for the MDP has not materialised.
Situation still the same
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0335 Hrs (olhuala.com) – A few MDP activists are still in front of Mavota Shareef’s house. The number of MDP activists is about 15.
MDP leaders are have left the scene.
This might be the end of tonight's activities.
Maakun Falaah still at large. It is rumoured that he has aborted his plans, for the time being.
It is rumoured that the MDP's antics will be started afresh tomorrow
Crowds near Shareef’s House thinning
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0250 Hrs (olhuala.com) – The crowd in front of Mavota Shareef’s house is thinning.
Senior MDP officials including Ibrahim Zaki, Jesus Afeef, Mohamed Waheed Hassan Maniku and Dhombileh Ahmed are still at the scene.
They are continuously on their mobile phones urging MDP supporters to come out on to the streets.
Maakun Falaahu is nowhere to be seen.
Male’ residents should take extra care if this criminal is sighted.
MDP’s intent confirmed
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0240 Hrs (olhuala.com) – olhuala.com can confirm that Maakun Falaah is indeed plotting to set fire to private and public property.
Olhuala.com reporters are trying to locate Falaah at present.
olhuala.com urges Male' residents to stay in doors and to be extra vigilant.
Falaah is an individual who has a violent record, he is also a convicted drug pusher.
Olhuala.com will inform its readers on this serious new developments as it unfolds.
MDP Intends to carry out arson attacks
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0140 Hrs (olhuala.com) – www.hatharudhan.com (0125Hrs) is reporting that MDP activist Maakun Falaah has given orders to his subordinates to carry out arson attacks on the streets of Male'.
hatharudhan reports that Falaah was seen 'giving petrol containers to subordinates' by hatharudhan's reporters.
MDP groups confront Adduans
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0140 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP activists that arrived at Mavota Shareef’s residence have surrounded the Addu residents at the scene.
Male’ residents from other houses have come out to aid Adduans.
Shareef is believed to be hiding inside.
Minor scuffles have broken out between residents and MDP activists.
All other areas of Male’ remain free of MDP’s violent thugs.
MDP leaders have reportedly closed their offices and gone into hiding.
MDP arrives at Shareef’s home
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0100 Hrs (olhuala.com) – A number of MDP activists have turned up at Mavota Shareef’s residence.
Addu residents are demanding that Shareef resign without further ado.
MDP activists carrying clubs.
Star Force, riot squad of the Maldives Police Services have arrived at the scene, to keep the peace.
MDP “cells” converge at Mercury Light, Addu residents demand immediate resignation of Shareef
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0030 Hrs (olhuala.com) – All MDP ‘cells’ rampaging through the streets of Male’ have converged near Mercury Light.
All other areas of Male’ are safe.
MPS personnel have arrived at the scene near Mercury Light but are keeping their distance.
Total number of MDP thugs is estimated to be around 100.
A group of Adduans, have assembled in front of H.Dhenoo, the residence of the MDP's shadow cabinet member Shareef (Mavota, also MP for Addu). They are demanding for the immediate resignation of Mavota for his lies concerning incidents in Addu earlier today.
MDP unable to muster support
Male’, Maldives, 20 January 2006, 0015 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Numbers of MDP members near Mercury Light teahouse are thinning.
MDP leaders are believed to be hiding at various locations and urging supporters to come out on the streets via telephone.
“It is time that the MDP realised that Maldivians do not stand for violence. They [Maldivians] respect the constitution and the constitutionally elected president and his government. No one else is going to come out and aid them [MDP]” said Ibrahim Naasif, who was playing chess at Mercury Light.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2355 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP does not intend to bring a stop to the violence.
They have indeed regrouped, and are gathering in front of Mercury Light, the famous teahouse. Numbers are estimated to be between 60 and 80.
MPS are personnel keeping their distance.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2325 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Olhuala.com can confirm that the streets of Male’ are now clear, all protestors are off the streets at present.
It is widely rumoured that the MDP is regrouping at G.Fus. Pending confirmation.
The whereabouts of MDP leader Ibrahim Ismail and other shadow cabinet members is not clear at the moment.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2315 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Updating on the situation that had developed in Addu, Olhuala.com’s Zeena said “The situation is stabilising at the moment, but is still not entirely under control. People around Hithadhoo hospital have realised [that the] driver's [Faseeh] story was false. People are gradually leaving the area. Some threats of reprisals against police have been made. Three civilian witnesses have come forward to refute allegations. One of them is ready to go on TV”
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2305 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Sources within the MDP, inform olhuala.com that Nazim Sattar, brother of MDP Chairman, his wife, Redey and another UNFPA staff who were leading the ‘protest’ with MDP and Maldivian flags are nowhere to be seen.
It is believed that they have returned home (to Kenereege) after the humiliating set back the MDP faced tonight when Male’ residents turned against the MDP after so much hype.
Although small partey groups carrying MDP flags are going about the capital, the MDP bigwigs have realised that they have no support.
It is rumoured that they are regrouping at G.Fus. Olhuala.com will verify this momentarily.
The situation on the streets of Male’ is calm. There have been no major violent clashes, although scuffles between angry residents and MDP ‘protestors’ broke out on several occasions.
MPS personnel are keeping there distance as last night.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2255 Hrs (olhuala.com) – MDP flags have been burnt near Henveiru dhandu.
MPS personnel came to protect MDP members who were facing angry Male’ residents near Henveiru dhandu.
MDP seems to have changed their tactics. They are moving around in groups no greater than 30 in several directions, to gather supporters.
The ‘protestors’ are being met with booing.
The promised masses that ‘support’ the MDP has not materialised. It seems that Male’ residents have turned against the MDP.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2225 Hrs (olhuala.com) – A source within the MPS who wished to remain unnamed told olhuala.com “we have cordoned off the Maidhaan. We had information earlier that the MDP had planned to become violent. The MPS cannot allow that”
The MDP ‘protestors’ moving towards the artificial beach have been confronted by angry youths of Henveiru. They ‘protestors’ have left the scene in a hurry.
Olhuala.com’s Ahmed Shuwaadh who was at the scene said “residents have been infuriated by the MDP’s antics over the last few days. The youth group that came out of Henveiru confronted and broke up the protest procession, the protests in Henveiru are over for the time being. It is rumoured that the MDP will regroup at G.Fus again”.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2215 Hrs (olhuala.com) – 30-60 MDP members have started towards the Majlis Building from G.Fus, the HQ of Minivannews. Unconfirmed reports say that these MDP members are carrying steel bars and meat cleavers.
G.Fus is also one of the houses owned by convicted mass murderer Sikka Ahmed Ismail Maniku, the chief financier of the MDP.
Maldives Police Services have closed the Jumhooree Maidhaan area.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2200 Hrs (olhuala.com) – It is reported that MDP members are
gathering around the MDP office near Wood Apple. The numbers are estimated to be around 200 at present.
Members are carrying MDP flags and other paraphernalia.
Ahmed Abdul Rasheed, who is presently near Wood Apple told olhuala.com “ the people gathering are carrying flags and banners but I was shocked to see some of them carrying meat cleavers and steel bars. It does not look like these people are planning a peaceful protest”.
Male’, Maldives, 19 January 2006, 2130 Hrs (olhuala.com) – Olhuala.com’s Zeena reporting from Addu atoll said “the rumours that are being spread, stating that an individual [Faseeh] has been seriously injured is false. I am currently in the Hospital and no such injuries have been brought here. There is a group of people gathered here asking about Faseeh. It looks like they are MDP members. The MPS took Faseeh into custody earlier today without any incident. MPS sources told me that it was Faseeh who was behind the wheels of the van that rammed and injured MPS personnel during the 12/13/14 January incidents in Addu. Our information that a Didi was the perpetrator was incorrect”.
The above mentioned Faseeh is a convicted drug dealer. “Although some ‘news’ websites claim that he was a school bus driver, driving children, it is highly unlikely that and Ex-con would be employed as a school bus driver” said a teacher from Male’.
Analysts see the false reporting on MDP’s ‘news’ sites Dhivehi observer and minivannews as an effort to enrage Male’ residents so that they will join the MDP’s feeble efforts of creating chaos in Male’.
Olhuala.com can confirm that a group of MDP ‘protestors’ are getting ready by the MDP office near Alora (near Majilis building area).
Olhuala.com will report as events unfold.
Click to read breaking news updates on events on the 19/20 Jan