Dissecting decentralisation: how island councils are about to change
With more changes to the Decentralisation Act approved, we take a closer look at what is happening to local governance in the atolls.
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The plot thickens over Mayor Azim’s land registry
After waiting almost two years for publication of the Malé Land Registry, Villimalé councillor Nahula Ali is still searching for answers.
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Comment: indefinite detention under gang and terror laws must cease
Four hundred Maldivians are being subjected to 'Vaanuvaa', under ill-defined terrorism (and now gang) laws.
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One hook, one fish, one code: The Maldives already has ethical tuna. Now we must prove it.
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