Letter From The Maldives
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If previous cases are a sign, the killers of Maldives blogger Yameen Rasheed may never be caught
In the last five years, the murder of a politician, the disappearance of an outspoken journalist, and a vicious attack on a blogger have remained unsolved.
Omkar Khandekar
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Maldives fights rumours of island sales to Saudi Arabia with a clampdown on the media, critics
Reporters visiting Faafu atoll – which is looking at a $10-billion Saudi investment – face threats, police action.
Omkar Khandekar
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Maldives arrests, deports foreign couple who took photos of anti-government protests
The couple has been banned for 10 years. Observers say the incident is another sign of the Yameen government’s efforts to silence dissenters.
A Special Correspondent
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