Constitutional Assembly to reconvene during first week of June 26 May, 2008
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The Peoples Special Majlis (Constitutional Assembly) will reconvene during the first week of June, Speaker Mr. Gasim Ibrahim said in a letter he sent to members on 25 May 2008. (more…)
MDP raises concern over pending legislation 26 May, 2008
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The Maldivian Democratic Party has repeated concerns over the delay in deliberating in the Peoples Majlis, (parliament) of bills seen as crucial for holding free and fair elections in the run up to the country’s first multi-party elections.
Members are expected to begin debate in June on eight main bills in the Peoples Majlis (parliament, in recess till the end of May) that are essential to ensure free and fair elections, MDP Parliamentary Group Leader Mr. Hassan Afeef said today. (more…)
MDP condemns Police ransacking of Party branch office 26 May, 2008
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The Maldivian Democratic Party strongly condemns the Police ransacking the premises of MDP Branch Office in the island of Madaveli in Gaaf Dhaal Atoll.
On 19 May 2008 an investigating unit of six Police Officers stationed in Thinadhoo Island in Gaaf Dhaal Atoll came to Madaveli Island at midnight and ransacked the house Ran Avi, the premises of the MDP Branch Office in the island. (more…)
NUA decides on how members will contest upcoming Presidential elections 26 May, 2008
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Male’ 19 May 2008 – The participants of the National Unity Alliance, the Adhaalaath Party, the Social Liberal Party, the Islamic Democratic Party (IDP), the Maldives Reform Movement (formerly the New Maldives Movement), and the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), agree that it is imperative for all participants to work together to achieve success in endeavors for instituting democracy and reform via the first multi-party Presidential election in Maldives. (more…)
MDP National Council to reconsider common candidacy issue 17 May, 2008
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The National Council of the Maldivian Democratic Party will reconsider the common candidacy issue, MDP Parliamentary Group Leader Mr. Hassan Afeef said on 15 May 2008. “An agenda item shall be submitted for the National Council to decide the best way forward”, Mr. Afeef said following a press brief in Male’.
Mr. Afeef’s remarks follow a decision by the Adhaalath Party – which has been holding talks with various parties in the alliance to back a common candidate– stating they would only endorse a presidential candidate after the amendment of the Constitution is finalized. The Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) and Social Liberal Party (SLP) have indicated they would support their own candidates in a predicted first round. (more…)
