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Maldives Twitter VS Francesca Borri
Nothing brings Maldivians together like a good roast 🔥.
Imagine getting harrassed on twitter by a bunch of people you claimed didn’t know english or have smart phones 😂
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 27, 2019
*smartphones 😫🔫
The Maldives is one of the most oppressive countries in the world. It has a constitution that makes the lives of non-Muslim and LGBT Maldivians illegal. This makes life incredibly difficult for any progressive Muslims that want to bring about reforms as well as saying anything against extremist sheikhs will get you labled an apostate. Progressive Muslims like @moyameehaa (Ahmed Rizwan / Rilwan) and @yaamyn (Yameen Rasheed) who have spoken out for Maldivian minorities, progressive Islam, and secularism have been taken away from us. Sheikhs are not safe either, as one of the only moderately progressive sheikhs, Afrasheem Ali, was also brutally murdered in 2012.
First they came for the bloggers, and I did not speak out
— Mohamed Shuraih (@MohamedShuraih) January 27, 2019
Because I was not a blogger.
Then they came for irreligious, and I did not speak out
Because I was not laadheenee.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak for me.
The greatest battlefield in the war for the hearts and minds of Maldivians is the internet. Bloggers like Hilath Rasheed have been the targets of escalating campaigns of harassment and death threats. In 2012, Hilath himself barely survived his neck being slashed. This was after years of attacks against people deemed laadheenee.
Maldivian extremists have used the internet for their terror and propaganda activities. One of the earliest Maldivian extremist groups, of which Rilwan was an ex-member, called “dot” or “dotu” literally got it’s name from “dot com”. Right now there are dozens of terrorist recruitment facebook and twitter pages, telegram, whatsapp, and viber groups, and websites brainwashing Maldivians with extremist propaganda.
He made a list of “dhivehi kaafarun”. We reported his account and now he’s changed the name to “Dhivehi atheists”. But here is proof of the original name https://t.co/WvbfkKbMp1
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) June 16, 2018
Their latest efforts including making a list of Dhivehi Kaafarun (Maldivian infidels) on twitter (which twitter support refused to remove, the account is still active), and a telegram group called “MV Murtad Watch” (Maldives apostate watch). This has also not been removed despite even making the local news.
Maldivian extremists are free to spread hate on the internet. Especially if they use Dhivehi, a language that cannot be automatically translated. This means that the support staff of these platforms often don’t even know how to recognise hate and fear speech when it is written in Dhivehi.
Murtad Watch MV is still active on @telegram. They claim to not be making death threats.But they state multiple times the verdict for apostasy is death. After which they list pictures, names & personal info of alleged apostates. Calling stoning cruel is enough to get labeled one. pic.twitter.com/hqcOXAI0fb
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 27, 2019
murtad watch is like "these people are apostates & apostates should be killed. here are their personal info. BY THE WAY THIS IS NOT A THREAT"
— 🎈Thihen Vany (@basneyheemaa) January 27, 2019
that's a death threat. why would police do anything? when these groups commit murder police's job has always been to cover up the murder
The troubling news yesterday was this. That tweeps are being forced to abandon social platforms due to a concerted effort by those that fear expression.
— Hamid Shafeeu (@shafeeu) January 28, 2019
If we don't prevent such thuggery the vibrant internet circles that has positively influenced our society will be abandoned. https://t.co/S8DqwuETHT
I hope I have set the scene for you. An intolerant constitution that outright bans thinking and freedom of conscience. Extremists getting away with murder, and using technology as a means of oppression in a highly connected and tech literate society, while the multi-million dollar companies that run them turn a blind eye.
It’s so fucking insulting that Maldivians have to fear for their lives because of goddamn @telegram groups, but meanwhile there’s western experts writing books claiming we go gaga at the sight of an iPhone. I wish these terrorists didn’t use phones, would make our lives easier 🤬
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 27, 2019
#NowReading Destination Paradise - Among the jihadists of the Maldives pic.twitter.com/6y4E5BYQf5
— Nash (@NashNasheed) January 21, 2019
Enter Francesca Borri with the radical insight that there is only one bookstore in Male’, all the while seeming to imply that most Maldivians don’t know English.
This book was published in 2017. It is factually incorrect. There’s only an Islamic bookstore? 🤦🏻♀️ This author is delusional. pic.twitter.com/ngPcG5yRhY
— Nash (@NashNasheed) January 26, 2019
And that there is no local cuisine.
Page 39. “I think that the Maldives are the only country in the world where there is no local cuisine”.
— Nash (@NashNasheed) January 26, 2019
Okay. Now this is going too far 😡
And that Maldivians are amazed by smartphones.
Page 53. “A text arrives and my phone lights up... there’s an ooh of general amazement because it’s an iphone and no one has ever seen an iphone here”. 🤦🏻♀️
— Nash (@NashNasheed) January 26, 2019
Seriously @francescaborri? Starting to doubt that you were even in Male’.
Btw. Tweet sent from my iphone.
“While the rest of the world watched the Olympics, in the Maldives most people watched the battle of Aleppo. And rooted for al-Qaeda”.
— Nash (@NashNasheed) January 21, 2019
What? Which channel on medianet was the battle of Aleppo broadcasted on? pic.twitter.com/wSaOPpQKRR
But perhaps most insulting is the fact that we’d give a damn about the Olympics when we could be watching football. Also how the heck do you reckon people cut up the “Battle of Aleppo” for broadcast television? Do you think they had an HBO style miniseries?
Hey @francescaborri what medieval technology do you think this Maldivian terrorist group used to post this to Facebook? A 🥥 ? Can you help decipher the strange language they’ve used to threaten my life? I’m sending this via economy pigeon. May it reach you safely. Pls send halp. pic.twitter.com/wNvYbd06kZ
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 27, 2019
You get the picture. A hastily strung together piece of orientalist trash that makes the situation worse for people suffering because of Maldivian extremists. The last thing progressive Muslim, non-Muslim, and LGBT Maldivians need is more misinformation out there. Especially not from someone with a savior complex.
How can you trust anything written in this book when it features so many blatant fabrications? Fabrications deliberately worded to make Maldivians sound like backwards people rife with extremism who can’t read and are technology inept.
98% of our population had internet access five years ago. We have one of the highest tech proliferation and device per capita stats in the world. This isn't lazy research, this is outright malicious https://t.co/slgUtYcoYe
— Naailu🎈 (@kudanai) January 27, 2019
Well I’ll have you know us Maldivians are backwards people who are incredibly tech literate. And we can read too, to the shock of the author who is currently at the receiving end of the wrath of Maldives twitter.
Finally in bookstores. pic.twitter.com/ujRIg867gI
— francesca borri (@francescaborri) November 13, 2018
Here are some of the funniest and most insightful tweets directed at this latest savior who thought they could turn a profit on the suffering of the global south. These are the words of Maldivians speaking about their own country. Listen to them.
Dawn breaks in the civillized world..and @francescaborri wakes up to blinking of thousands of notifications on the declaration of war from the native barbarians of the Maldives..and is hit with despair on the realization 'damn the natives has i-phones' 😱
— Aishath Ibahath (@AishathIbahath) January 28, 2019
Lmao loving how conservatives and liberals are uniting against the mostly false portrayal of our country by @francescaborri . Nobody can trash-talk Maldivians except us amirite? 🇲🇻
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) January 27, 2019
When western "journalists" parachute in to a South Asian country and assume they know everything and that they are always right.
— Junayd 🇲🇻 (@mjunayd) January 27, 2019
A Frenchman, who did the same, told me after visiting Maldives that Borri "took a lot of liberty" when writing her book. As in, she made up stories. https://t.co/wnBPUZgoi1
But you could see how it perpetuates an idea of Maldivians that’s quite patronizing, even to the extent of orientalism, right? I mean, I do agree that extremism is at a critical stage here, but surely that could have been said without this inaccurate depiction of the rest?
— Aryj (@Arrryj) January 27, 2019
So tell me, how did you come up with this shit? 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 I graduated in an IGSE Cambridge examination back in 2008...from my island. Got an A in English. Even starting primary school, I had access to books from authors like Enid Blyton, R.L Stein and Louis Cooper... 🤦🏼♀️
— ShinyShine (@ShinyShine18) January 27, 2019
Might want search Google Maps for "bookshop" next time. This book is a blatant lie at this point. Even given the benefits of the doubt, this book falls short of acceptable.
— A. A. Nawaz 🎈❓ (@aanawazu) January 27, 2019
Tldr: Riddled with lies for dramatic purposes. pic.twitter.com/TXycTvAzqC
When someone from the global north decides to do a book about one of the smallest countries in the global south without much research and one that won't easily be scrutinised for the factual inaccuracies, with sweeping generalisations, this happens. Awesome thread btw https://t.co/0TKA9KmHV4
— Ahmed Tholal🎈 (@Tholman_79) January 27, 2019
Feel bad for @francescaborri, having to learn the hard way that Maldivians are fiercely active on modern social media.
— ޖިންނި އަލީ 🎈❓ (@shaari) January 28, 2019
This is why reading is so important. You have to read to figure out rubbish. #foikiyun 📚
— Hussain Shameem (@HuShameem) January 27, 2019
Awesome thread. ☝ https://t.co/D3ZFq5tTlI
Sorry, my craving for batha garudhiya came while watching Al'Gaidha https://t.co/RKJEjTFm2x
— IsshRan (@IshranHavvi) January 27, 2019
Oh look, @francescaborri what do we have here:
— Hawwa Shakeela (@HawwaShakeela) January 28, 2019
Two books that were sold in bookshops in Maldives...
Written by Maldivian authors, in English language...
On Maldivian cuisine...
Edited by Maldivians too. @7StoriesPress Seems like you’ve been caught peddling drivel. https://t.co/hWaVwZkG3n
It’s funny as fuck bcz you all crying about misrepresentation and erasure in this book, while 90% of you are complicit and guilty in the erasure and subjugation of minorities, your own people ffs. Fuppaafa 💯 islaamey FK in maraashey kiyaane aneh neyvaiga. You trash as fuck
— ekoe (@ekoemikoe) January 27, 2019
(rough translation of the dhivehi sentence: “All puffed up, saying something about Islam and how we need to kill the gays with the other breath.” [FK stands for Firihen Kulhin - homosexual men, or Firihen Kulhi - gay sex. Both are often used as a slur by homophobes. It’s common sight growing up to see it scrawled across the walls of school toilets, usually followed by the name of the person. Like “FK Adam”. This is done to intimidate LGBT students and students suspected of being LGBT. ] )
What is internet? What is tech? What is proliferationalizationism?
— ޖިންނި އަލީ 🎈❓ (@shaari) January 27, 2019
Felt like having Italian tonight. pic.twitter.com/HEORfXTbrk
— iju. (@iujaz) January 27, 2019
Whats an iPhone? Im tweeting on my iCoconut https://t.co/RPYxQKUFDR
— Faafa🎈 (@psychofart) January 27, 2019
Actually it’s
— Simbro (@aachym) January 27, 2019
Dhonmeeha: *whips out iPhone 6S*
Mordis meeha : *whips out iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro, the New Mac book Air DJI Mavic pro, DJI Osmo and 2 GoPro Hero* https://t.co/nK3ux1I7VZ
(“Dhon meehaa” literally means “fair skinned person”. It is the word used by Maldivians for “white people”. And it’s true, turn a Maldivian upside down and shake them little. The contents of an Apple Store will fall out).
*Maldivians saying shit at Maldivians*
— ali. (@AliAHilmy) January 28, 2019
Maldivians: mehh
*some rihaakuru-hating faranjee says shit at Maldivians*
Maldivians: goaru hell
the "worst parts" in the book are absolute lies. are we as maldivians not entitled to be upset over them? ignore them and move along?
— ˗ˏˋ 𝑅𝒾𝒻𝑔𝒶 ˎˊ˗ (@MRifgaR) January 27, 2019
these are "facts" written by a "journalist" in a published book. https://t.co/2mFKGEw7hn
for the record i'm still a bit confused about your reviews @dbosley80 but ok. at least you made it clear that you don't recommend this book by @francescaborri pic.twitter.com/DUpatyXurX
— ˗ˏˋ 𝑅𝒾𝒻𝑔𝒶 ˎˊ˗ (@MRifgaR) January 27, 2019
We
— WTFazeelu (@Phasycxz) January 27, 2019
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need a bookstore here in Maldives 😔
Love it when white people feel the need to exaggerate and look down on an entire country and reduce their entire culture and history to what they came across in a day or two lol. pic.twitter.com/olIe8jDGoj
— Alhaaves NulaaFA (@ShafaRameez) January 27, 2019
Okay. Why? WHY these details? Are you mocking the person you had interviewed? 😣 pic.twitter.com/RUabNqkcTx
— Musal (@FoniLunbo) January 28, 2019
I think the verdict of this would end up like, i condemn thee @francescaborri to 1 year of internship at Divehi Bahuge Academy 😅 so that by the time she's done there she can translate this godforsaken book to Divehi so us natives could actually learn about ourselves
— Aishath Ibahath (@AishathIbahath) January 27, 2019
Just had garudhiya, baiy, theluli faiy and theluli mas.
— Junayd 🇲🇻 (@mjunayd) January 27, 2019
The height of Italian cuisine!
In Maldives we have no local cuisine to the point that when we attempted to make that shit, we sucked so much that we left it to cook for days and that is how we had rihaakuru and now we just eat that
— thikujja stan account (@ahunafu) January 27, 2019
Hi @francescaborri Let's from up north shall we?
— Hussain Jinan (@profEuLOGist) January 28, 2019
This is called Haalu folhi from north Maldives & it is so thin that it can be considered among the famous Indian roomali roti but it's entirely different concept in making, texture and eating.
📸: https://t.co/XtmLamb0aS pic.twitter.com/GSq097EpPd
I would like add kubus, veshun and fuppi bah from Addu and huiy bondi from Huvadhoo. I am still trying to lose weight from all the huiy bondi I was fed during my tryst with Kolamaafushi & Villingilli. pic.twitter.com/4YWQWJSSAD
— Dhiyana 🎈 (@dhiyanasaid) January 28, 2019
If @francescaborri did her research properly she'd know about the dissent against extremists from Maldivians. Specially in our twitter community. I for one didn't applaud them as heroes. https://t.co/358lReKjMq
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) January 27, 2019
At the end of the picture that sentence, is that saying the minority that speak English is rich and WHITE????
— Sharlight❓🎈 (@sjaufar) January 27, 2019
Shame these important interviews are in an a book with so many lies in it @francescaborri https://t.co/GeHpH5BU0m
— amani naseem 🎈 (@amaninaseem) January 27, 2019
Francesca Borri Vaguthu
— Threefish 🎈❓ (@three3fish) January 27, 2019
🤝
Jaanalizam
(vaguthu [“time” lol] is a Maldivian tabloid rag that primarily posts moral panic inducing “journalism” about Maldivian minorities).
Maldives has no local cuisine?!? I wasn't bothered when the author called us all extremists cause that's just typical white people racist fear mongering but NO LOCAL CUISINE??
— Faafa🎈 (@psychofart) January 27, 2019
Ive half a mind to make a thread about local cuisine & tag the author in it. https://t.co/QrpE3QPBcP
Guys I don’t know how to tell you this but,
— Alexander oKaashio-Kaattez (@sentient_kaashi) January 27, 2019
I think that book may have a factual error pic.twitter.com/cFwCZblrUp
just because I am so offended I am going to write my whole masters thesis on Maldivian food
— Malsa Maaz (@malsamaaz) January 27, 2019
Guys... This all because you people keep on making valhomas pasta and rehi pasta.
— iju. (@iujaz) January 27, 2019
So fiction writers, here's a heads up. @7StoriesPress are very fond of fiction, specially investigative parody works. Ask franny @francescaborri she had the easiest of rides with that "Maldives in a Parallel Universe" work she did.
— Naif Naeem (@nAAYf) January 27, 2019
People like @francescaborri is what is wrong in the literary world, creating fake news with half truths to earn a buck. And also publishers, bookstores etc who support to push this garbage onto mainstream. Shame. https://t.co/Vi53939fLG
— p3st (@p3st) January 27, 2019
I read what was available on google because I’m not going to give a racist money - and yes, @francescaborri you’re racist.
— くたばれ🎈 (@hoshiyoshii) January 27, 2019
.@francescaborri says in her book, that at @VelanaAirport "Three children stare at me the way children in Africa who have never seen foreigners stare at you"
— Maahil🌺❤️🍃 (@MaahilMohamed) January 28, 2019
😂 seriously! This book is offensive, very unethical and VERY unprofessional. Go throw your racist slurs elsewhere
I’m tweeting from my iphone while I’m eating ‘Rihaakuru ‘ u know.., local cuisine. 😎 After finishing my food, I’m going to the ‘book store’ next to my house with English Arabic n international language books. 🖕🏼that’s for u 😉
— Jen (@jennasym) January 27, 2019
Hello uncultured jihadi Maldivians without bookstores tweeting using rocks and smoke signals or whatever,
— insaan🎈❔ (@pikomonster) January 27, 2019
If you have a moment, please do send a messenger pigeon with your thoughts about @francescaborri’s book to google DOT com review
What’s what? Click https://t.co/822PDLTTgR https://t.co/uR1UpoAFkm
people are saying @francescaborri makes sense despite exaggerating some stuff. but i think her “exaggerations” demonstrate an extremely skewed, clearly orientalist perspective which entirely rescinds her entire narrative. she lacks any coherent context. what a silly woman
— xiena saeed 🎈 (@dorinbakedbeans) January 27, 2019
Thanks @francescaborri. The roasting you're receiving is really entertaining. The tweets coming from iPhones are especially tasty. Almost as tasty as our cuisine, and now I'm craving some rihaakuru dhiya. Ta Ta, gonna go have some while I keep up with this roasting.
— Nomura-sama has slain Nabith (@nabithahmed) January 27, 2019
What an ignorant writer @francescaborri is! Our school system is based on the English language since decades ago—almost every Maldivian can converse in English. Many physical+online bookstores in Male. I own an iPhone. Tweet at me and I will send you recipe for Rihaakuru Dhiya https://t.co/TA773n5PgQ
— Maahil🌺❤️🍃 (@MaahilMohamed) January 27, 2019
How long was the research period to write this book? 😂 #localtweetingfromiphone
— Azza Rushdy (@UGLY_Y) January 27, 2019
Its from a parallel dimension...on Earth 51, maldives is like that 🤪 tuna has run out of the oceans and no more rihaakuru and palms sold to dubai hence no coconut for mashuni...
— p3st (@p3st) January 27, 2019
Your portrayal of maldives as backwards and having little or no indentity of its own (except the one you try so hard to force on your readers) is proof that you wrote this on hearsay and some internet research done whilst sitting on your ass at home.
— Ahusan (aka.Jack / Pusheen) (@awhosun) January 27, 2019
Such a shame you have such false information in your book on #Maldives, @francescaborri. Speaking of cuisines, my Italian friends when in Maldives prefer roshi+mashuni to continental breakfast. And speaking of iPhones, we have higher per capita cellular subscriptions than Italy! https://t.co/pH09QoM6lL
— Professor Ugail (@ugail) January 28, 2019
Hi @francescaborri, there are about 4 main bookstores with multiple outlets in Malé and many independent ones that stock many titles in English.
— 🌞 (@izznzz) January 27, 2019
This tweet was kindly translated to English by a member of the minority and sent from my garudhiya baiythashi. https://t.co/iSloEziYl1
According to the author Maldives is the only country in the world with no local cuisine. So @francescaborri should I stop researching for my PhD on, guess what, LOCAL MALDIVIAN CUISINE? Shameful. https://t.co/7gntvUeCeV
— Mo S. (@moshen81) January 27, 2019
She thought Maldivians would never find out about her book since we don’t have any bookstores or internet here. https://t.co/82Zgh6P2P1
— SydSujuaan (@sydsujuaan) January 27, 2019
Did I really eat anbu maja and shit fire out of my asshole only to be told that Maldivians don’t have a cuisine I-
— scheherazade ✨ (@ayyshanada) January 28, 2019
My brunch, nothing Italian about it😎 Maldivian💯🌴🎣 pic.twitter.com/mupsBlopqx
— ⚫️⚪️TEDRY🎈❓ (@tedry) January 28, 2019
Maldivians don't need @francescaborri to write factually incorrect books to misrepresent us. We are perfectly capable of misrepresenting ourselves.
— ThatMaldivesBlog (@Raajje_Blog) January 28, 2019
We have many qualified people capable of producing an accurate assessment of radicalisation in Raajje that @francescaborri so spectacularly failed at. If one good thing comes of this, can it be that? Or is it only the dhon meehaa who can talk abt it w/out fearing for their lives?
— Azka (@Azka__Anees) January 27, 2019
Nothing brings Maldivians together like a good roast 🔥.
Thank you @francescaborri. It's really nice to see you get roasted by a whole country, everyone together.
— Emaz (@emaaaz) January 27, 2019
Update: Just to add to the absurdity
I met with her. Specifically told her I had no interest in being quoted in anything and only met her once she agreed we'll just have a chat off the record. Ended up having stuff I never said printed in my name in some article she wrote.
— EhJu (@EhJu) January 28, 2019
I was talking about a previous article. Didn't know I was mentioned in the book. Will take a look at the book and see if the words are mine. In any case, I didn't want to be named/published in anything.
— EhJu (@EhJu) January 29, 2019
👇🏻the statement of the person she “used” as a witness. pic.twitter.com/OFOFbZx8wy
— francesca mannocchi (@mannocchia) January 28, 2019
https://t.co/CtXr14uDys
— Ahusan (aka.Jack / Pusheen) (@awhosun) January 27, 2019
lol this has been nominated for a prize too 😂😂
Borri walks in to a souvenir shop to buy a palm-thatch hat. The Maldivian Shopkeeper tells her that it is not a traditional Maldivian hat, but, Borri— a white woman from Europe— knows better. She knows that the shopkeeper's ancestors wore palm-thatch hats.
— Junayd 🇲🇻 (@mjunayd) January 28, 2019
Is it Guatemala or Honduras? Later also referred to as Jamaican but who cares.
— Sara Naseem 🎈 (@sara_naseem) January 28, 2019
And of course it's not the local who would know 'the hat everyone wears here', but @francescaborri. She's frustrated about being corrected because we don't fit her version of the truth. pic.twitter.com/mHLZUXWE1k
Oh my god this is so much worse than I imagined. No local crafts? And harassing some guy in a shop about his grandfathers traditional hat?! Good grief. 😆 pic.twitter.com/llrfp4uNXj
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 28, 2019
Guess who is to blame for someone wanting a "traditional Maldivian palm hat" and ending up writing a petty book about it - these two!@juxyn@Humadh_ pic.twitter.com/DDFnkTk6GG
— AhmShah Method (@heyshaha) January 28, 2019
Reading through @francescaborri’s previous works & unsurprised by the racist narratives about Muslim communities, but still astounded she continues to get published. White privilege 🤷🏽♀️
— Ish 🎈 (@IshAfeef) January 28, 2019
Her response to Maldivians in 2016 was equally apalling -https://t.co/3DDL0hnjmY
A website called valigiablu decided to fact check her article on CJR and spoiler: looks like she made shit up.
— 🐐🐐🐐 (@immimmii) January 28, 2019
Are you shocked cause I'm not. https://t.co/b2xCySULWf pic.twitter.com/17TQFwU9RJ
In a fun turn of events, Romana Rubeo, another Italy based journalist covering the Middle East, writes about the Hamas interview and calls Borri's writing "lacking in credibility" and a "typical orientalist intellectual". 🤭https://t.co/sa4PqL84e0 pic.twitter.com/1oL4pKfoAx
— 🐐🐐🐐 (@immimmii) January 28, 2019
@penguinrandom please explain to me why one of the biggest publishers in the world has no quality control and failed to fact check before distribution? pic.twitter.com/NPBZJtnRaA
— ahunafu stan account (@thikujjaa) January 28, 2019
This is an open letter to @7StoriesPress @francescaborri @AnneMilanoAppel
— くたばれ🎈 (@hoshiyoshii) January 28, 2019
An apology is needed from those who worked on Destination Paradise. This book is a misrepresentation of Maldives and perpetuates otherism and depicts an orientalist view of foreign cultures. pic.twitter.com/yHZiiWQHMB
Struggling to comprehend all this. An Italian lady writes a tone deaf, orientalist piece of trash that totally erases Maldivian indigenous cultural practices, has errors and fabrications, but is somehow recommended as “what SA is reading” to @Himalistan by some British expat! pic.twitter.com/J6s1ial0mg
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 29, 2019
Even @ahmedshaheed recommended this book. This is how the voices of global minority countries like the Maldives are drowned out. This is how lazy ass orientalist European writers can make a quick buck and career out of who can most successfully execute a gimmick about our lives.
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 29, 2019
And we’ve read the whole thing now too. Yes us stupid outraged Maldivians who were gonna burn down the internet over nothing. Yeah we read the whole thing, and it makes us wonder how ignorant and arrogant you had to have been think this was worth recommending at all. pic.twitter.com/DO95E0DBZ4
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 29, 2019
Guess I must have hallucinated seeing this local craftsman .
And this one as well.
I must be delirious from all the poisonous reef fish I’ve been eating.
For future reference pic.twitter.com/tyNzS1PErZ
— ބ̸̤̯̍̏ު̵̩͔̬͑͝ރ̴̢̝͓̅ަ̶̜̌͊ކ̴̱̮̚ަ̶̹̱̥̽ށ̸̘͒ި̵̻̘̍̆͗❓🎈 (@Burakashi) January 28, 2019
If & only we had the same energy to stand against the extremists here and call for rights of minorities. 😭😭😭 #Maldives #ReligiousFreedom
— Ahmed Naeem 🎈 (@naiim888) January 29, 2019
#MenAreTrash hashtag sparks widespread debate and outrage on Maldivian twitter
The polarising hashtag caused an uproar and week long drama across the Maldivian twitterverse and tweeps debated the controversial topic. Are men trash? Are men trash, but is the wording wrong? Have people who say men are trash actually not met enough men who are not trash? Are women responsible for the men in their life being trash? Can they simply just filter them out? All this and more below. This is of course just a taste. I also did not include some of the nastier stuff from obvious troll accounts.
The polarising hashtag caused an uproar and week long drama across the Maldivian twitterverse as tweeps debated the controversial topic. Are men trash? Are men trash, but is the wording wrong? Have people who say men are trash actually not met enough men who are not trash? Are women responsible for the men in their life being trash? Can they simply just filter them out? All this and more below. This is of course just a taste. I also did not include some of the nastier stuff from obvious troll accounts.
May 25th - Day One
It all started with this tweet:
(most) Men are trash.
— mishya. 🥀宓实 (@Meeshyeah) May 25, 2018
That’s it. That’s the tweet.
Which instantly started backlash from the (Most) Men (You Know) Are Trash camp.
This group seemed to imply that most men were in fact not trash, and that it was more of an issue of who you knew.
(most) men (you know) are trash
— Haicko (@haesham) May 25, 2018
That's it. I corrected your tweet. https://t.co/Kmdzva56Gi
Today on mvtwitter
— Haicko (@haesham) May 25, 2018
It has been decided that about 51% of the world's population (roughly 3.6 billion people) are trash based on I don't know what exactly.
The worst “injustice” that men in Dhivehi society face turns out to be mean comments on Twitter. Let’s all have a moment of silence for our brave hero here. https://t.co/v220Gaw0T0
— Kanbaafaanu ❓🎈 (@Kanbaafaanu) May 25, 2018
A woman also takes the opportunity to defend the men in their life
This causes debate and drama to occur over multiple days, some of which is detailed below
I cease to understand this whole concept of “equality and feminism” that some girls talk about. Everything guys do become things they have to criticise and get butt hurt about. And the whole girl power thing from women talk shit about other women is a joke 🙄🤦♀️ pic.twitter.com/wXnHny0qhB
— SanoO (@SanooSanu) May 25, 2018
Could you elaborate on what you’d like to know about equality and feminism and the things guys do that women get butthurt over, please? Maybe I and a few of the feminists on twitter could provide some input that might clear up any misunderstandings.
— Aryj (@Arrryj) May 26, 2018
57 likes.... all the women who liked this tweet can join the “not all men are trash” party. Y’all belong in the trash with the rest of them https://t.co/3uSE1I06dF
— nukki. (@auxiliarity) May 26, 2018
That is a little harsh and offensive. I don’t see the need to be so defensive about one simple truth. Which is that not every woman understands feminism. Or what it stands for.
— SanoO (@SanooSanu) May 26, 2018
I think you’re the one who doesn’t understand feminism https://t.co/0NEPt8HKRI
— nukki. (@auxiliarity) May 26, 2018
I really think you don’t understand what feminism is. It is equal opportunity, gender equality. Not hating on men or not separating a whole gender based on the policy makers and some men who don’t support women. It is not fair on the men who have been fighting for women’s rights. https://t.co/hceUzGpL4g
— SanoO (@SanooSanu) May 26, 2018
Why do you care so much about men? Please... men have abused and murdered women for rejecting them. If you call yourself a feminist, and if you think that feminism = hating men, you’re not a feminist at all. Don’t you fucking tell me I don’t understand. https://t.co/0XCnnJNLQr
— nukki. (@auxiliarity) May 26, 2018
Wow, so much for feminism and empowering women. Looks more like you have taken an oath to trash talk men for the rest of your life. @SanooSanu Please don’t waste your time and energy on this, she surely has no clue of what she is talking about.
— Sadhs (@SadhFahym) May 26, 2018
That is exactly what i am trying to say. Feminism isn’t supposed to be hating on men. But having the right to do the things men do. Having the same opportunities they do. Gender Equality. Please read up on feminism. I don’t think you understand the term very well
— SanoO (@SanooSanu) May 26, 2018
Again, there is no need for you to be rude. Because my father was an amazing man. My brothers, my friends they are all empowering women.Yes men have done that. And i dislike the men as much as anyone. But that is like saying all muslims are murderers. Or all Germans are Nazis. https://t.co/AClROhDimI
— SanoO (@SanooSanu) May 26, 2018
Generalizations lead you down a slippery path and empowers the same stereotypes we are trying to break out of. 👆 https://t.co/s9W79lPy2B
— kaaku (@Nazaaaaal) May 27, 2018
Here’s your obligatory #NotAllMen tweet but avoiding the words “NOT ALL MEN” https://t.co/OTn0wDPAEa
— Zara Fayaz 🎈❓ (@Zara_Fayaz) May 27, 2018
Excuse you? I don't deal in absolutes. Again, as I've said there is a slippery path.
— kaaku (@Nazaaaaal) May 27, 2018
All men = trash
All white people = rascist
All addu people = foni
Etc etc.
All fallacies.
It’s okay for women to throw shade at men as long as it fits their victim card. Give me a break, just cause a mother hits a child doesn’t mean all mothers hit their children. Your generalisations doesn’t help anyone, in fact it makes things worse for everyone!
— Ahmed Jameel (@AhmedJa09712412) May 27, 2018
30 to 50 women a month getting beaten up isn't enough for Maldivians to wonder what the fuck is going on? During Ramadan even? Are you insane? These statistics go back an entire year, it is NOT normal for a ratio of 24 abused women to 1 man every month.
— Athoof (@AthoofRiyaz) May 27, 2018
Here's the obligatory enraged social justice warrior tweet that creates more polarization without contributing meaningfully to the discussion. https://t.co/QRW6dLu1dk
— kaaku (@Nazaaaaal) May 27, 2018
#NotAllMen has kind of become a cornerstone argument tactic that we've seen become popular and very much a moot point like the post suggests. This defensive tactic is used whether all men, some men, or one man is brought up. we're not talking about men who wouldn't hurt us. https://t.co/hu6zYl5s5t
— fine (@fainanfaseeh) May 27, 2018
"Generalizations lead you down a slippery slope"? You can't equate discussing how men oppress women to the mistreatment or muslims or jews. Males in general (although they can belong to minorities) are not an oppressed minority, no matter how big your victim complex is
— fine (@fainanfaseeh) May 27, 2018
The same goes to all women in Maldives. It’s snowflakes like you who need someone to blame everything for cause it’s never your own fault. Majority of the women in Maldives aren’t oppressed nor are they denied equality!
— Ahmed Jameel (@AhmedJa09712412) May 27, 2018
May 26th - Day Two
One tweep found the backlash amusing
It's cute how butthurt men are when someone says 'men are trash'
— D (@dheee_13) May 25, 2018
Another thought the whole thing was an issue of filtering out the trash
So many women saying “men are trash” on my timeline.. Maybe it’s time to rethink the men you have in your life?
— Rysh🎈 (@ryyyshh) May 26, 2018
On that note, cheers to the incredible men I have in mine. 🥂🤗
This caused people to respond with some obvious truths
The men in your life who are kind and wonderful may not be kind and wonderful to women they meet or see on the streets. Every street harasser, rapist , or even a murderer is nice and kind and wonderful to someone.
— Pointillist (@mom_hattan) May 26, 2018
And sometimes you don't get to choose who comes into your life. There are exceptions to every circumstance. Sometimes it's not the stranger we should worry about. It could even be a family member. That being said, it's great that you've got wonderful men in your life. Cheers.
— Nashwa Saeed (@nutwa) May 26, 2018
Cause we can pick and choose the men in our lives right? Like some girls just choose to have sexist family members or get rid of them as we please. It’s not just about men that play a role in our lives man...just... https://t.co/q1zGMbfk7K
— Marin Hussain (@Kambaidhi) May 26, 2018
We don’t always get to choose the men that come into our life. I don’t choose to get harassed on a daily basis. https://t.co/qYwxtv90hK
— Zara Fayaz 🎈❓ (@Zara_Fayaz) May 26, 2018
One woman shared their experience of how they learned about feminism
From a very small age, I have always said to myself ‘if I were I boy, I’d be allowed to do this and that’ ‘I’d be able to have this and that’. Because from a very small age the society has set certain rules for us girls. We all know this part right?
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
I have always considered myself as someone who supports gender equality and for the longest period I have thought feminists were man haters. My sister (a very proud feminist) would sometimes try to explain that equality and feminism is basically the same thing.
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
But all I heard was ‘label yourself’ (which wasn’t what she was saying) which I saw as a huge commitment because I can’t side with this if there are people who hate men and do other shit in the name of feminism, duh.
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Also for some reason the whole ‘feminist’ movement seemed super aggressive.
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
I was curious yet stubborn.
‘Why call it ‘feminism’ if it’s asking for equality. Why is everything an issue? Why are you hating the men?’ These questions always came up.
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Then something happened and I figured it’s time for serious research/homework.
1. Why is it called ‘feminism’ when it’s about equality?
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Because women are the underprivileged gender here and feminism is about advocating for the rights of the women so that we can have equal rights as men
We want equality. But in order to get equality we must first admit that women are subjected to discrimination basically every single day for centuries. How can we achieve equality and move forward if we ignore this vital fact and act as if it’s nothing?
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
2.Why’s everything an issue?(why does everything turn into a debate about equality?)
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Everything is and everything’s not an issue. Inequality is a major misstep in our societal structure.A very deep rooted one which has been going on for centuries. So why avoid talking about it?
2.Why’s everything an issue?(why does everything turn into a debate about equality?)
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Everything is and everything’s not an issue. Inequality is a major misstep in our societal structure.A very deep rooted one which has been going on for centuries. So why avoid talking about it?
3. Why are you hating men?
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Let’s talk about ‘all men are trash’ here. They are not.
But hey, there are times that shit makes us say ‘I hate everyone’ ‘I hate people’. We know that they’ve met a couple of bad people, but they don’t really mean it as an insult to genuinely nice people out there. Maybe they just havnt met them yet I guess.
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
So do feminists hate men? No, we don’t. Why should we? We don’t see us as a superior gender. We just want to shine bright with the men. We want the same recognition as the men.
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Anyway, this is why I call myself a feminist. And I feel like this is pretty much the essence of feminism, if not egh
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) May 26, 2018
Another explained what feminism means to them
It is so hard for some to understand just how marginalized some groups of people are in the society. Fighting for equality might mean fighting for these specific groups of people more than the others, and acknowledging it MORE. (1/6)
— Suma Moosa Latheef (@ssumaa_) May 26, 2018
It DOES NOT mean they are treating this group as inferior and superior amongst others, it DOES NOT mean they are invalidating the issues faced by the other groups. It means that they have to do MORE & fight for these groups MORE, simply in order to create an equality ground (2/6)
— Suma Moosa Latheef (@ssumaa_) May 26, 2018
The basic idea of feminism is gender equality; believing that men & women should be equal. However, it is usually based on the grounds of advocating women’s rights, cause even if YOU might have not faced it; the truth is that women are and have been the marginalized group (3/6)
— Suma Moosa Latheef (@ssumaa_) May 26, 2018
It’s not women dominating over men, or being superior. It’s fighting for the same rights as them. ‘Women have suffered with social & political oppressions for centuries & although we have come a very long way, there are still so many injustices which still need addressing’ (4/6)
— Suma Moosa Latheef (@ssumaa_) May 26, 2018
‘Male supremacy, women & the vote, gender pay gap, child/forced marriage, prohibited from driving, barred from getting an education, clothing requirements’ - just some issues faced by women till today. (5/6)
— Suma Moosa Latheef (@ssumaa_) May 26, 2018
Please don’t be misinformed about this. This is an important issue, an important movement, and today we are truly seeing the difference that these movements have made on the lives of so many and hopefully will continue doing so. (6/6) pic.twitter.com/6UMTh0uB7P
— Suma Moosa Latheef (@ssumaa_) May 26, 2018
May 27th - Day Three
One tweep asked men to listen
Ok #MenAreTrash
— Zilvo (@Zilvow) May 27, 2018
I, as a maldivian male acknowledge why this is a thing. If your first reaction is your ego and yourself, fix it. Think WHY. ASK WHY.
Ask your MOTHER, your SISTER, your female relatives, your female friends. The constant harassment and oppression. And LISTEN.
This prompted a man to ask if the hashtag was creating more division
I, as a Maldivian male acknowledge why this is a thing. But how are we solving the underlying problem though?
— Kazimir (@cpt_kalashnikov) May 28, 2018
From what I have seen, #MenAreTrash movement caused a lot of division and enmity. You see, counter-degradation does not solve the problem, it creates problems.
It hasn't created any divisions, it has exposed the ones that have been there all along. What this tag has done is not escalation, because nothing has changed , it's only made complacent and ignorant men uncomfortable enough to care for once.
— Athoof (@AthoofRiyaz) May 28, 2018
Pretty sure I've seen enough arguments between men and women, men and men and women and women. In my dictionary, that is called division.
— Kazimir (@cpt_kalashnikov) May 28, 2018
A lot has changed over the years and we keep on making change. Decades ago, women were treated like property, made child brides and a lot -
Another reflected on gender roles during Ramadan (or Roadha mas in Dhivehi)
Ramadan is when we women come home from work and cook while the men come home and take a rest till breakfast. We have to get up while breaking fast because these men cant pour water by themselves :)) or cant get a spoon from the kitchen. the list goes on really. https://t.co/Jah3jVBJ6F
— D (@dheee_13) May 27, 2018
Some tweeps reflected on the fragility of the male ego
Fragility of the male ego and centrist argument all over twitter today regarding this instead of understanding where the phrase #MenAreTrash comes from. It is a justified reaction to oppression. We don’t need to throw in a #NotAllMen in there too. Please educate yourself Nazaal.
— Zara Fayaz 🎈❓ (@Zara_Fayaz) May 27, 2018
Pictured here is one of the most fragile things in existence: a snowflake
— insaan🎈❔ (@pikomonster) May 27, 2018
You touch it, you destroy it.
You blow on it, it melts.
It touches the ground, it ceases to be.
However, even snowflakes have been found to be stronger than THE MOST fragile thing ever found:
The male ego pic.twitter.com/w7ky1mhu5p
One man took it upon himself to sort the trash
Different types of Maldivian men. A thread:
— ûšęfül.ïdîōt🎈 (@useful0idiot) May 27, 2018
1. Household trash: your generic man. Does nothing special. Hangs around the house all day. Lazy. Judging.
2. Hazardous trash: the nasty toxic men. Taints everything they touch. Emotional & physical abusers, and world class assholes.
3. Recyclable trash: neither here nor there. Goes from one argument to the next.
— ûšęfül.ïdîōt🎈 (@useful0idiot) May 27, 2018
4. Biodegradable trash: fragile ego. DO. NOT. OFFEND.
5. Construction and demolition trash: the muscle heads. Testosterone levels are off the charts! The epitome of everything masculine.
A man shared an account of an incident that he witnessed
Last night was having a coffee, suddenly heard a loud crashing sound. Went to balcony of first floor and saw a guy and GN on the ground. Then heard a girl crying. She was sitting on the road about 20ft from the cycle. She was crying holding her leg. Many people gathered. None
— ℹ🅱🅱📧 (@the_ibbe) May 27, 2018
helped her. All were just looking at her. One of the man entered a nearby house and 2 women came. They helped her to her feet. Girl still crying, supporting her hands around the women walked into the house. There were more than 10 men. None helped the girl. Yes #MenAreTrash
— ℹ🅱🅱📧 (@the_ibbe) May 27, 2018
Another man wondered if the whole thing was a ploy for attention
Or they could just add that missing word just for the sake of accuracy.. Now how hard is that? Or is their real intention just to get more attention and not to really make anything right?
— އިޔާދު (@mega_iyad) May 27, 2018
Good men need not defend themselves saying not all men, because they have nothing to prove and they understand where women are coming from and don't mean all. To make it right men need to acknowledge the problems women face and not be offended by a missed word
— Isha 🎈❓ (@ish_aa) May 27, 2018
Yet another man insisted that there was no gender based discrimination in the Maldives, this time using the First Lady Madam Faathun simply existing as an example
....this forreal? https://t.co/3Wvw6seVij
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
Inside a long thread full of drama, one man decides that inequality doesn't exist in the Maldives
In the Maldives, all women have the same level of access to health care, education. All women can vote, work in the parliament, drive, eat where they want. So where is the inequality ??
— Ahmed Jameel (@AhmedJa09712412) May 27, 2018
This sparks off even more debate, and many women and men share their experiences.
"All women have same level of access to education"? Did you look at how many women have to stay at home once they get a kid cox there is nobody to look after them and not enough daycare available? Did you look into the fact that some parents refuse to educate their
— Aishath Iyadh (@Aishath_Iyadh) May 27, 2018
Daughters beyond secondary school because "meehakaa ineema onnan jeheynee hama geyga. Dhen keehkuran beykaaru haradhu thakeh kohgen mathee faas thakeh nagaakah"? Yup. It still happens here. Get your facts straight.
— Aishath Iyadh (@Aishath_Iyadh) May 27, 2018
Rough translation of the text in quotes "When you marry someone you should just stay at home. Why should you frivolously spend on getting higher qualifications?"
Also in Maldives. Little girls as young as 7 are obligated to do housework and tend to lag behind on school work because "priorities". In workplaces, women's voices are not heard or taken seriously. Jobs are prioritized for men, and if he can't do it. A woman must for half pay.
— Yumna Waheed 🎈❓ (@YuAeKito) May 28, 2018
the half pay thing actually happened to someone I know. Based on her gender, was offered only HALF the pay for the same job. https://t.co/RtCCV7zC7V
— Zara Fayaz 🎈❓ (@Zara_Fayaz) May 28, 2018
This one's a serious and persistent struggle in the islands especially, and it's hard to fight the parents' reasoning because the schools there often don't go beyond secondary anyways.. the system is failing women of all ages.
— Athoof (@AthoofRiyaz) May 27, 2018
Not having someone to look after their offspring has nothing to do with equality. It’s their own choice to get a child before competing their desired level of education. Later difficulties came as a consequence of their own life choices. Inconvenience doesn’t mean inequality
— Ahmed Jameel (@AhmedJa09712412) May 27, 2018
Societal pressure is a thing. If a man can continue his studies after getting a child, with no shit thrown his way about how he is “abandoning his family” and “neglecting his child in need” - then a woman should be able to do so as well.
— Papu (@shafrashafeeq) May 27, 2018
Do you know of a single man who got asked
— Shal❓🎈 (@ShalJaufar) May 28, 2018
will u be getting married soon?
How can we be sure u wont quit after you marry?
Will your husband "let you" travel?
Will u be taking a lot of time off work to take care of the baby?
at a job interview? These were asked of women I know.
In case my point wasnt clear these show pre existent bias against capability of women, regardless of their qualifications. Because it is assumed before they get a chance to prove themselves that they will slack off to do home responsibilities. Does that exist for men?
— Shal❓🎈 (@ShalJaufar) May 28, 2018
This is how we women are denied in the work force, so don't get your balls in a twist when we women call out for equality in the workforce
— Fathimath Shafa (@kaidha_a) May 28, 2018
If I were a guy, I would have been congratulated and asked to sign, but since I was a women who was pregnant I was seen as a liability 🤷
U must be living in a bubble. I know a guy who went to pursue his masters abroad leaving behind his wife and kid. He came back, got a top notch job. When the wife wanted to pursue her degree, he divorced her. She completed her masters alone. The challenges are many.
— Aisha🎈 (@mysticaish) May 28, 2018
Meanwhile a woman shared her very real story of discrimiation
Since apparently some people are under the illusion that women don’t need empowering anymore I wanna talk about some things that happened.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
When I first told my dad that I wanted to become a civil engineer he said that it was a man’s job and I wouldn’t be able to do it. My mom hated the idea then and isn’t too keen about it even now
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
I persisted. I started my degree in 2011 and thus started a wild four year ride where i had several reality checks.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
In my first sem my lecturer ( a woman) told our class about a company she knew where all applications by female engineers were put aside and torn up. Talk about equal opportunities. She also forced the girls in the concrete lab class from not doing any mixing work because REASONS
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
Jk it’s because we were women and women don’t do dirty grimy work like mixing cement 🙄
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
In 2014, during my final year project ( not thesis ) I was leading a group of five guys. Because 1. There were very few women in the class and 2. None of them volunteered to be the leader.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
My original lecturer was very supportive and helpful but we had a second lecturer who checked our work and the first time he talked to our group he asked who was the leader- I stepped up- and he asked the guys why the woman was the leader in a group full of men :)
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
I asked him what the problem was and he immediately said that he hadn’t meant it like that and he meant that the guys should also take responsibility but please - I had lived long enough to know that he DID MEAN IT LIKE THAT.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
During the end of 2014 I was doing my research for my thesis - it was on soil compaction and I had to go dig up 10 kgs from a hill with my very pregnant supervisor. I’d lug the soil into my lab and spent weeks doing manual standard proctor tests there.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
Was exhausted and drained but if I quit, they they won. And they, the men, were on the sidelines. Waiting for me to quit. Laughing at me. This is not a metaphor this actually happened in the lab.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
I graduated and came to this shithole and my first job interview was grand - I was interviewing for an assistant engineer and I was asked if I could do this job because it was “tough for women to do these things “
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
I said yes and they asked if I could travel, I said yes then they asked if I could spend hours at work and not rush home and I said yes. There was more sexism that followed. At one point one guy asked the only other woman in the panel if she thought a woman could do the job
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
I want to say that I found satisfaction in her discomfort but the only thing I left with that day is an intense disappointment - not only was I subject to this blatant sexism, the only other woman in the room had been complacent until she was asked a question
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
I started working in August of 2015 and when I first joined the engineering division i was one out of four women in a division of about 50+ people ( just in the office not including the ones at site). Talk about being represented
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
Thus began a series of standoffs with men. I’ve shouted on behalf of my coworkers, I’ve shouted over their voices in meetings when they would drown out mine, I fought to not be that one girl who writes the minutes,defended my work infront of people who didn’t care abt my opinion
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
I learnt to talk to contractors who wouldn’t even talk to me when they first attended meetings - they’d just talk to my boss. I made a place for myself and for that I ended up earning the reputation of the bitch of the office
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
For “ruining the other women” for “talking back” for standing my own ground. They picked at my weight, they told me my skin, my looks and my feminism would guarantee me a life of single hood but I didn’t care. I persevered. Two years later here I am, and not much had changed
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
We have more women in our department now and that’s been great. The sexism is still apparent, our work goes unappreciated as the men go ahead in their fields, they’re getting promoted getting raises while the longest working woman in my dept. waited seven years to get promoted
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
To head of division level even though she did all the work from the beginning. THIS is the reality. THIS is what happens. You talk of opportunities being available for women and ignore how we’re shot down from a young age, discouraged from a young age, told that we’re basically
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
Only good for one thing. And that’s having babies. Getting married. Taking care of the house. Any idea how many times I’ve been told to get married after I started working? No? Well same bro because I’ve lost fucking count as well.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
Educate your daughters and send them to work for a few years only to force them to get married so they can have a”fulfilling life” because a man is ALWAYS necessary for a fulfilling life. Give me a break.
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
So don’t come up in here and tell me women don’t have to work extra hard for the same jobs. Don’t tell me women don’t have to struggle anymore. Don’t Invalidate my struggle because it was easier for YOU because it hasn’t been easy for a lot of women. Ask around.Educate yourselves
— bhatakthi hui 👻 (@ayyshanada) May 27, 2018
One woman laid on the snark
“Why can’t you just bow down to the patriarchy and cook food for the men, bend down silently and do all unpaid domestic work, raise the children but also go to ‘appropriate’ jobs and earn less than men and don’t bitch about getting sexually assaulted because it’s your fault.”
— Aryj (@Arrryj) May 27, 2018
Another flipped the script
My only two cents about the #NotAllMen thing is that men have the privilege of saying that but women don’t cos #YesAllWomen have faced harassment and systematic oppression. 😥
— Shaha 🎈❓ (@heyshaha) May 27, 2018
Another woman reflected on Maldivian culture and toxic masculinity
There's literally nothing stopping us from equity between the sexes other than toxic masculinity, societal norms and our culture. like sure hold onto the culture but not the outdated parts that was somewhat valid once upon a time where
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
work was only physical labour. The whole Not All Men crap is ridiculous. All our presidents and most of our political members are men. Do egotistical men really feel attacked when women say "I want to be able to contribute to this too"?
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
Feminism is the belief that women should have equal opportunity. Okay "men have gone through this and that too" but correct me if I'm wrong but women rank way higher in statistics for being catcalled, raped, abused, assaulted, harrassed, seen as inferior etc. so why not look at
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
the bigger issue at hand first — and this isn't me saying men who suffer similarly are not worth it — no, this is me saying women have it worse and we need to fix it so we needn't walk streets in mortal fear because our mom's told us we might get attacked, raped or worse
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
Maldivian men are raised objectifying women, looking down at them. A child isn't born like this, they're taught this. And for those who think that a father should only work for the kids education and future while the mother raises the child all by herself, that's ridiculous.
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
Children deserve more than having to wonder "When is dad is coming back from work in Male" etc. They exist because of their parents and their parents both have equal roles to play in their kids' life, not the lopsided gender roles we've handed down for generations in Maldives.
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
Feminism is important because women I know don't even realize they're in toxic relationships and that's a problem. It's important because of the voices unheard. It's important due to rape victims manipulated into thinking it was their fault and the ones that never got justice.
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
It's important because men in their 20s - 30s harass teenagers in high school. It's important because I didn't fear monsters in the trees at night but people who may jump out and do anything. It's important because mother's are stripped of their independence upon marriage.
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
It's important because of the abusive marriages that exist and the number of single mothers raising their kids by themselves because their father walked out whilst blaming the mother. Feminism is important because most women aren't taught to be independent.
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
A man who respects you "rare gem of a gentleman" because that's the basics of manners. I believe feminism is of great importance because a woman doesn't NEED a man in their life to live. We are just taught this.
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
Gender roles are a societal norm that needn't exist as it is one created by the patriarchy. Emphasizing and trying to see something from the perspectives of millions isn't going to emasculate or lay a scratch on you.
— Dysfunc5 (@dyspanini) May 27, 2018
Another expressed her frustrations
I am so frustrated by some of y’all up in here, just completely refusing to believe that women are disrespected, robbed of opportunity, demeaned and quieted on the daily. Even when we, women keep insisting on this being OUR reality, you refuse to accept it bc YOU don’t face it.
— Papu (@shafrashafeeq) May 27, 2018
A man pointed out the irony of some of the backlash
The men who get offended at being called trash... and then launch into angry tweetstorms, just cementing the point further... well, good job. You really showed them, huh! 😂
— WolfMyst (@AzMyst) May 27, 2018
Reflections on the previous backlash faced by anti-harrasment campaign Nufoshey
Still remember how @nufoshey put up a map of Male and women stuck pins on the locations where they were harrassed but then some men barged in and broke it.
— glob🎈❔🏴 (@Mordisian) May 27, 2018
https://t.co/ocs5iaO4Eb pic.twitter.com/tv8xdjANXK
— Alice in Mordis 🎈 (@ciceline) May 27, 2018
May 28th - Day Four
Women: we face a problem
— tranquilpotato (@tranquilpotato) May 28, 2018
Men: How dare you accuse me of something I personally have never done but am complicit in!
Women: But listen...
Other women - I have never experienced it, therefore it never happened.
Women: *suffers*
Everyone: OMG WHY DIDNT YOU SAY SO???
Granted. Trash is offensive and hateful.
— Pointillist (@mom_hattan) May 28, 2018
Bitches, son of a bitch, whore, slut and numerous other insults flung daily at women are just business as usual.
It’s like these guys just realized generalizations are hurtful just this week.
Riiiiiiiight!
One tweep reflected on how they viewed the hashtag as a success
I'd say the #MenAreTrash run was quite successful. 😄
— glob🎈❔🏴 (@Mordisian) May 28, 2018
It made a whole lot of men uncomfortable, which means either they are misogynists or they somehow take pride in being a man.
And with all the things men do to women around the world, I am not sure what's there to be proud of
All such movements started by oppressed groups will get a lot of criticism. The #metoo movement: women are just trying to get attention or money or destroy good men. The #BLM movement: they are saying black lives matter more than white lives.
— glob🎈❔🏴 (@Mordisian) May 28, 2018
#menaretrash and #metoo were both started by women and feminists and you can always see people who are at the receiving end trying to control its direction. I can only see it exposing them more.
— glob🎈❔🏴 (@Mordisian) May 28, 2018
A woman shared their thoughts on the word "feminazi"
Feminazi is a term that originated from conservative right wing people to discredit feminism. It's derogatary term used by fragile egos to demonise feminists. Only shows your own ignorance if you use idiotic terms made up by Rush Limbaugh (of all the people 😅😅😅)
— 🍞🌹 (@kopitaaaa) May 28, 2018
Whenever there is a public contestation over a social issue there are all these seemingly open minded peacemakers who rush to tell people how to talk and what to say. The usual class monitors 👀 forever stuck observing other people's tone and behaviour.
— 🍞🌹 (@kopitaaaa) May 28, 2018
Why should we talk & behave only within existing social paradigms established by the very people & systems who we want to challenge? We don't owe you niceties and comfort. For once how about ask yourself why you feel so uncomfortable & fragile when certain issues are brought up.
— 🍞🌹 (@kopitaaaa) May 28, 2018
Another woman reflected on the messages taught to men in Maldivian media
I just realized that so many Maldivian movies and songs include innocent women going about in their everyday lives until a man comes and harrases them on the street like it's a normal/acceptable thing to do.
— Luha (@LuhaIbrahim) May 27, 2018
What's even more sad is that people don't even know what's happening. Just because it is in a movie/ song it becomes OK to harrase the girl. I just saw one song on TV where two men chase after one girl i the means to win her over for 4 whole minutes.
— Luha (@LuhaIbrahim) May 27, 2018
This should not have to be the way women are represented. We are not just a prize to be won over. Women deserve respect and no it does not mean going after every girl you see on the street. Chasing her till she is sick of all men.
— Luha (@LuhaIbrahim) May 27, 2018
This should not have to be the way women are represented. We are not just a prize to be won over. Women deserve respect and no it does not mean going after every girl you see on the street. Chasing her till she is sick of all men.
— Luha (@LuhaIbrahim) May 27, 2018
I don't think that the entertainment industry of the Maldives has done this on purpose, but i do believe that a change must happen. Films and songs doesn't have to give the already pathetic and retarded men of the Maldives any ideas about it. (not that thy don't already do shit.)
— Luha (@LuhaIbrahim) May 27, 2018
A man showed his support for the movement
How long will it take for men to realize that when we say menaretrash we don’t mean every single man out there, or the men people choose to keep around themselves.
— سيف سعيد (@SaifSaeedh) May 27, 2018
Men are trash. No I cannot type down every single name on this list just because you feel attacked.
A woman responded to people dismissing everything as useless drama
Amusing when people are all condescending about important discussions “oh look so much drama on twitter, women fighting over men, way to go you brilliant feminists” like it’s funny. Congratulations, you live in your own ignorant bubble and are part of the problem! *slow clap*
— Zara Fayaz 🎈❓ (@Zara_Fayaz) May 27, 2018
To which a man asked what the big deal was in the first place
Aslu kobaatha thibunaa hurihaa firihenunge massala akee? Eyrunthaa ran’galhu kuran nuvatha ekamah eheevaan in’geynee. Firihenehgge haisiyyathun hama ahaalee. Hiy hama nujehey kameh othiyyaa hiyaalu faalhu kuran jeheyne, madun huregen nuvaane 😊
— Mohamed Aiman 🇲🇻🎈 (@mohamed_aiman) May 27, 2018
Rough translation : "So what's the real problem with all the men anyways? (only then) can we attempt to solve the problem or try to help out with the situation. Just asking as a man. If there's something that's bothering you you should speak out, you shouldn't stay quiet."
Don't shift the burden of educating yourself onto others. Men should not expect women to educate them on gender based inequality and oppression. Oppressors should not ask the oppressed to teach them. https://t.co/R3SquMuZCm
— nabeeh❓🎈 (@dolordelano) May 27, 2018
An opressed man says he is scared to make eye contact with women because he might get labelled a harasser
Scared to make eye contact with a girl now in case I might be accused of harrassing them😳
— iaN (@iiyanx7) May 28, 2018
It is harassment when the explicit or implicit action, comment or gesture is unwanted and/or without consent and directed at a person, which results in creating a intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for them.
— Aryj (@Arrryj) May 29, 2018
Captain out. pic.twitter.com/o7J8offJ9M
Your failure to state so qualifies the original offense into the definition. Or is this like one of those #NotAllEyeContact situations? THE MAN IS AFRAID, captain. FOR DEAR LIFE.
— Naail 🎈 (@kudanai) May 29, 2018
Yes. And afraid to tweet anything these days too! Afraid it might be taken out of context and I might be crucified!
— iaN (@iiyanx7) May 29, 2018
Concluding drama
Alright I've embedded so many tweets that my browser is starting to slow down, so here are some concluding remarks
Twitter has become a toxic place now. Gone are the days where conversations and ideas could be discussed without offending some idiot on a high horse. It’s not a specific gender that’s trash. But people in general.
— Azmeel (@Ishvaras) May 28, 2018
What has one of the men who sparked the initial backlash learnt from days of women sharing their experiences of discrimination?
If you all think you've fixed something or raised awareness using the hashtag #MenAreTrash then you're so so wrong. You've only managed to make things worse.
— Haicko (@haesham) May 28, 2018
Regardless of how bad a situation is, a wrong approach will never fix it.
I have and always will support women empowerment and gender equality. But will never defend an ineffective stupid hashtag that makes you become what you're trying to abolish. Fight me. Quote me. Screenshot me. I don't care.
— Haicko (@haesham) May 28, 2018
Also aggressive responses will also fail to work to convince someone regardless of how educated you are. I understand the frustration, I really do. But personally attacking anyone who disagrees or finds it difficult to understand is also not the way now is it?
— Haicko (@haesham) May 28, 2018
And we all know the hashtag and movement was heavily misinterpreted. I was too and I apologize for it. But still, there's no fucking way I'm gonna agree with it. It's just wrong. And two wrongs will never make a right.
— Haicko (@haesham) May 28, 2018
That will be all. Slaughter me now.
Apparently not much
You’re tweeting about it aren’t you? The hashtag scratched the surface to start the conversation about inequality, and the behaviour of men. Just because the conversation sparked a debate, doesn’t make it any less relevant nor did it make things worse. Silence makes it worse. https://t.co/pWXtnG4xGB
— くたぱれ🎈 (@hoshiyoshii) May 29, 2018
Mansplaining a woman’s tweet to her was where he went wrong and he is still doing it. Nothing wrong in saying men are trash in a society where men took the decision to not recognise marital rape. What r hashtags compared to this violation of our human rights? https://t.co/U6oMVjb3x5
— Kanbaafaanu ❓🎈 (@Kanbaafaanu) May 29, 2018
If you want my opinion, I'd say hell yes, Maldivian men are trash. The country's appalling record on women's rights should speak for itself. No politician even mentions the need for abortions, which are still illegal and cause untold misery and stress for women who need to access this basic reproductive health service. Not to mention the Maldives has incredibly high rates of domestic violence, and a Guinness World Record for the highest number of divorces per capita. Many Maldivians still believe that women shouldn't be allowed to rule their country. Street harassment and abuse is widespread. This is without even getting into the extremely taboo topic of the rights of lesbian, bisexual or other non-cis women.
I think it says a lot that some men chose to police the people using the hashtag than confront the realities of what it's like being a woman in the Maldives. I think the following two tweets below sum up my feelings quite well.
my favourite type of people are those who are more bothered by people fighting over oppressions rather than the oppression itself.
— 🍞🌹 (@kopitaaaa) May 27, 2018
you think of any of us here like having these fights? NO but it seems quite necessary to me.
If you are not a woman, have never identified as one and have no lived experience as a woman then shut up, step back, sit down and listen when real women speak.
— Kanbaafaanu ❓🎈 (@Kanbaafaanu) May 30, 2018
Maldives twitter last week #6
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
1. People celebrated Yameen Rasheed's Birthday
Tomorrow is @yaamyn's birthday. 🎈💔
— Hamid Shafeeu (@shafeeu) April 9, 2018
Are we doing enough to get #JusticeForYaamyn? Are we doing enough to help #FindMoyameehaa, his dedication, why they had to kill him?
Society failed him. We failed him.
Happy birthday loabikins 💔 pic.twitter.com/JoWRdfnT6P
— Alice in Mordis 🎈 (@ciceline) April 9, 2018
Happy birthday @yaamyn. You would've been 30 this year.
— penny 🎈❓ (@paperclippenny) April 9, 2018
I think I miss you even more today, @yaamyn, if that is even possible 💜
— Mariyath Mohamed (@EhJu) April 9, 2018
Remembering my twitter neighbour on this special day.
— Dhiyana 🎈 (@dhiyanasaid) April 9, 2018
A soul lives forever 🎈
Today all my ❤️ belongs to you. Happy birthday @yaamyn 🎈
— LubnaHawwa 🎈❓ (@HawwaLubna) April 9, 2018
Remembering the unwavering spirit of @yaamyn. He would have been 30 today.#WeAreYaamyn 🎈 pic.twitter.com/o5Cp100sCa
— Transparency MV (@TransparencyMV) April 10, 2018
Happy B’day @yaamyn 🎈
— Imthiyaz Fahmy (@Imthiyazfahmy) April 10, 2018
Happy birthday @yaamyn 🎈
— B L O B 🎈❔ (@Mordisian) April 10, 2018
On this day let's celebrate @yaamyn's joyful brilliance. 🎈#WeAreYaamyn
— Hamid Shafeeu (@shafeeu) April 9, 2018
Taken away from us too soon, but you are always here in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Happy birthday, @yaamyn. You would have been 30 today.
— Nashwa Saeed (@nutwa) April 10, 2018
I didn't know @yaamyn personally. Read a few of his thoughts and these are what I feel about him:
— Ⓜ Shafiu (@MoosaShafiu) April 10, 2018
1. A mind much mature than many men.
2. Taken away too early, but lives in the hearts of many.
3. A life, though short, reverberating love and passion.
If only you were around to tweet about all theses environmental misdoings!! @yaamyn you are missed! Happy birthday friend. 🎈
— Maeed Zahir (@maeed) April 10, 2018
It’s @yaamyn’s 30th birthday.
— Ekedamic Ali 🎈❓ (@shaari) April 10, 2018
A life not long but mattered to many.
A life that stirred minds, touched hearts, brought smiles and laughs.
A life to be celebrated.
A life dignified. 🎈 pic.twitter.com/zaAdcbyLRF
You are missed man...
— Naif Naeem (@nAAYf) April 10, 2018
Happy b'day @yaamyn pic.twitter.com/9EAOjINHSe
Hi @yaamyn
— Lamha Zafar 🎈 (@lammmmu) April 10, 2018
I've wished you and tagged you on all social media. Not a single notification less than last year from me.. 💖 Eventhough you complain, I know you secretly love it 🎈
Miss you 💔💋
Thinking of @yaamyn’s family and his friends.
— Aishath Jennifer ⚖️ (@JenniferAishath) April 10, 2018
He would have turned 30 today . 🎈
You should start blogging dhonthi he said , even got one started for me.loved the idea but i just had a baby and no time so couldn’t get into it. He completely overhauled my laptop with linux because windows wasnt cool enough. Few but fond memories of you ❤️@yaamyn 🎈
— Arcyat 🎈 (@ArCyat) April 10, 2018
Happy Birthday 🎈 @yaamyn who never gave up the search for his forcefully disappeared friend @moyameehaa #weareyaamyn #suvaalumarch https://t.co/Da2wu5LvUN
— Munshid 🎈❓ (@dyingregime) April 10, 2018
Thinking of you today @yaamyn 🎈praying for justice hoping the one who ordered to murder you to be found soon In Sha Allah
— Aisthu 🎈 (@aisthu) April 10, 2018
You would have been 30 today. Happy birthday, @yaamyn
— Azka Adil (@Axzka) April 10, 2018
You were brave, smart and you had a heart of gold. 🎈
Wish you a very happy 30th b'day @yaamyn🎈 #JusticeForYaamyn #WeAreYaamyn pic.twitter.com/yiqwBEVgm3
— Forme 🎈 (@fourmea) April 10, 2018
Your voice was brutally silenced but we will keep it alive.
— Maldives Voice (@MaldivesVoice4) April 10, 2018
Happy Birthday @yaamyn#JusticeForYaamyn pic.twitter.com/rmRk29GeM1
Happy birthday @yaamyn
— 🎈Thihen Vany (@basneyheemaa) April 10, 2018
We won't forget 🎈
Happy birthday, @yaamyn 🎈
— Mohamed Shuraih (@MohamedShuraih) April 10, 2018
We will celebrate every year and you shall never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/1sDghGYxvl
Happy birthday, @yaamyn 🎈
— Mohamed Shuraih (@MohamedShuraih) April 10, 2018
We will celebrate every year and you shall never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/1sDghGYxvl
#fact no one could use sarcasm, wit and logic at the same damn time in their tweets as well as @yaamyn did.
— ˗ˏˋ 𝑅𝒾𝒻𝑔𝒶 ˎˊ˗ (@MRifgaR) April 10, 2018
happy b’ day man 🎈twitter hasn’t been the same and will never be.
❤️ @yaamyn I know you are somewhere beautiful, probably a moonlit sea, celebrating and laughing and cracking your famously sarcastic jokes. Xoxoxo
— Priyanka🎈 (@Thatmeangirl) April 10, 2018
People who wanted Yameen silenced will never be satisfied because his voice will never fade away. Happy birthday @yaamyn 🎈#JusticeForYaamyn #WeAreYaamyn #FindMoyameehaa pic.twitter.com/VODClKKr8i
— Thadu 🌹 (@ithadu) April 10, 2018
He hated two things: viber (and viber stickers) and overly Arabic greetings. Happy birthday @yaamyn. You’re dearly missed 🎈 pic.twitter.com/mZAay83fI3
— ûšęfül.ïdîōt🎈 (@useful0idiot) April 10, 2018
Today, @yaamyn would have turned 30.
— Mizy Musthafa (@MizyMusthafa) April 10, 2018
One of the loveliest souls I know ❤️#JusticeForYaamyn
Happy birthday brah... You're missed everyday... 🎈🍰💔 @yaamyn
— Ahmed Rishwan (@a_rishwan) April 10, 2018
Happy Birthday @yaamyn 🎈#WeAreYaamyn pic.twitter.com/DdqULjHbth
— aShrafiaano #RN2018 (@ashrafiaano) April 10, 2018
Gone but never forgotten.. Happy birthday @yaamyn 🎈😦 #JusticeForYaamyn
— Nargis 🎈 (@nerchiler) April 9, 2018
Wish you were here, @yaamyn ❤️🌷
— Isra 🎈 (@IsraSaudulla) April 9, 2018
I miss you so much.
The world shall never forget you. And the world shall never forget your words .. @yaamyn 🎈#WeAreYaamyn
— 🌚🎈❓ (@mufaarr) April 9, 2018
Happy Birthday to this one @yaamyn ❤️
— Azzam Pompi Mohamed (@Pompeee) April 9, 2018
Remembering the unwavering spirit of @yaamyn. He would have been 30 today.#WeAreYaamyn 🎈 pic.twitter.com/dlisDk2nF7
— Waddey 🎈❔ (@WaddeyAli) April 10, 2018
April has always been a special month to me, and it has become more important when your birthday day is in it too. Happy birthday @yaamyn. Sending you lots of love from here. ❤️🎈 pic.twitter.com/UC6cus42NL
— Fathimath Ryn Ali 🎈❓ (@rynaali) April 10, 2018
I was thinking the same 🎈💔.. hehe, he complained so much last year.
— Lamha Zafar 🎈 (@lammmmu) April 10, 2018
We miss you @yaamyn .. happy b'day ❤️ https://t.co/Yc2SsgtBgt
#WeAreYaamyn https://t.co/rbV6BFqLoy
— Hamid Shafeeu (@shafeeu) April 10, 2018
Happy birthday @yaamyn ...
— //Sub/Corpus (@subcorpus) April 10, 2018
We miss you !!!
:(
Happy birthday @yaamyn wish you were here to celebrate the 30 🎈
— shahu kareem 🎈 (@ShahuKareem) April 10, 2018
10-04-2017 💔😔 pic.twitter.com/OwlQVcYR1z
He was the sort of person who always sent wishes on birthdays. Never skipped a year during the 9 years I knew him. Happy Birthday @yaamyn You are missed beyond words. 💔 pic.twitter.com/4Q6rch7fQB
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 10, 2018
Today all my ❤️ and prayers belongs to you. Happy birthday @yaamyn 🎈
— ShathS 🎈❓ (@ShathS) April 10, 2018
@yaamyn happy birthday yaamyn ❤️🎈
— GG 🥞 (@GGDoesntBurn) April 10, 2018
Still remember that smile @yaamyn had when he was showing off this book, he got as a birthday present. That was the last day I met him and it was a few days ago before his death.
— dhumya 🎈 (@dhumyahmed) April 10, 2018
He is dearly missed today and it will remain the same 🎈 #JusticeforYaamyn
@yaamyn you are remembered every day. Every hour, every minute and every sec. you live in all of us. 🎈
— ahmed thahseen (@AhmedThahsyn) April 9, 2018
@yaamyn Happy B day @yaamyn
— Aminath Nuzha (@nuzu8121) April 9, 2018
U remain in our hearts fr ever!
💙 pic.twitter.com/SoBDfWJ3oo
@yaamyn u are always be remembered, not just on your bday! #JusticeForYaamyn pic.twitter.com/xDbW14fYs8
— Waddey 🎈❔ (@WaddeyAli) April 10, 2018
Thinking of you @yaamyn 🎈 https://t.co/P7ubt0HWQY
— Sabra #FreePN 🎈 (@SabraNoordeen) April 10, 2018
Happy birth day @yaamyn 🎈#JusticeForYaamyn
— Schewra (@schewra) April 10, 2018
It's hard to put in to words 💔
— Naxim Embarados (@NaximEmbarados) April 10, 2018
Happy b'day @yaamyn 🎈
Happy Birthday @yaamyn 🎈#WeAreYaamyn🎈 #JusticeForYaamyn 🎈 pic.twitter.com/fol9Nd2l3S
— Illath #FreeANNI 🇲🇻 (@IllathHassan) April 10, 2018
Happy birthday @yaamyn. This country needs you more than ever. Everything you have foretold is slowly coming to pass. 🎈
— Adam Ali Nawaz 🎈❓ (@rihakuruman) April 10, 2018
Happy B'day @yaamyn 😔🎈 https://t.co/vg4AE5Ghaq
— Jambs ❓🎈 (@Jeymbu) April 9, 2018
On what would have been his 30th birthday, Yameen Rasheed is not forgotten. He was murdered last year in the Maldives: https://t.co/jzxmrKJ8eX We highlighted his case to the UN + called for greater protection of activists: https://t.co/jm2taRWpGz We will not forget. #WeAreYaamyn pic.twitter.com/7eCi4F6jaB
— IHEU (@IHEU) April 10, 2018
Yesterday was Yameen Rasheed's birthday. He would have turned 30.
— Jade Dussart (@JadeDussart) April 11, 2018
Yameen was a brave human rights defender & blogger from #Maldives, and a beloved friend to many, both off and online.
He was killed on 23 April 2017 for his words.
We won't forget him.#WeAreYaamyn
🎈 pic.twitter.com/iNA62FeKh7
Its @yaamyn's bday. His bday gift this year is towards helping feed a hungry child in his name.
— Aisha🎈 (@mysticaish) April 10, 2018
You cud do the same 🎈
I shared my meal with team #WeAreYaamyn and helped a hungry child! Get the #ShareTheMeal app and join me: https://t.co/w7Pl3N7v7b pic.twitter.com/PmbyX9q1Pq
One year ago, @yaamyn was about to celebrate his birthday.
— Alice in Mordis 🎈 (@ciceline) April 9, 2018
His last birthday.
He would be murdered 13 days later. 🎈#JusticeForYaamyn #Maldives https://t.co/Fpq2R7mVFo
2. A turtle was freed from a net
My husband witnessed this poor turtle caught in a net yesterday...helped it. Unfortunately he's not on twitter but I am 😁Plastic pollution is a huge problem but WE can all help. Do your part!#savetheocean#savetheturtles #stopplasticpollution pic.twitter.com/4JppNtssmm
— Aani (@jellybyn) April 10, 2018
3. An old Male' City jail
This is where an old jail was. Currently this land is in Henveiru Meenaaz, Abadhah Ufaa Hingun block. pic.twitter.com/Tt29jo2Oux
— Mauloof Ahmed (@mauloofahmed) April 9, 2018
4. Moyameeha's killers still walk free
DNA evidence presented in Rilwan's case serves to corroborate other circumstantial evidences, such as a witness seeing a person forcibly taken in to a red car outside Rilwan's apartment. It is a mockery of public safety & justice to allow suspects to roam free. #FindMoyameehaa
— Mohamed Hameed 🎈 (@M_Hameedh) April 10, 2018
5. A Hithadhoo road with a canopy of beautiful trees
#Addu
— Elhekoyyaage Didi (@uhijaaN) April 11, 2018
The most beautiful road on #Hithadhoo. Ki'nbivau, Beyremaathe Beevaa. (Pic: Hassan Najmy) pic.twitter.com/EhyNGCmFve
6. One of the only coral islands with a healthy Avicennia mangrove forest
#Keylakunu may be the only coral island in the world harbouring a healthy Avicennia forest. Intl experts described the island as “like no other”. This island is of global significance. Preserve, don’t destroy! #SaveKeylakunu pic.twitter.com/qgn5OFE7a9
— Maumoon (@notMAG_) April 11, 2018
7. "Despite everything it feels like we have done too little."
“Despite everything, it feels like we have done too little.”
— Alice in Mordis 🎈 (@ciceline) April 11, 2018
Had it been anyone else, @yaamyn would be moving heaven and earth fighting for truth and justice - just like he did for Rilwan.
Injustice should not prevail. We owe this to him. #JusticeForYaamyn #Maldives pic.twitter.com/yIHVoL8Num
8. A private museum full of Maldivian antiques
Visited this amazing museum of a personal antique collection today. pic.twitter.com/NGKOUOUzQ2
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 11, 2018
Lots of historical treasures stored here from lost times. pic.twitter.com/JzsqDc1YCp
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 11, 2018
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 11, 2018
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 11, 2018
I even found a genuine Beatles record from the 70s in an antique record player 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/MeNs1FDSCW
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 11, 2018
Over 80 years old. Smelled like bokaru. Loved the engraving. pic.twitter.com/QqEsx7LPIg
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 11, 2018
How cool did our ancestors look tho. pic.twitter.com/E4VZsgOhGZ
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) April 11, 2018
9. A taro field
yeah but do you have a taro field in your backyard? good morning coffee tastes better out here and it's starting to rain again 🐾🌱🌧 pic.twitter.com/EfMoIyftXP
— 🍞🌹 (@kopitaaaa) April 12, 2018
harvested from backyard. today's lunch: reendhoo and raiy ala (types of taro) pic.twitter.com/ejRy2AVbeO
— 🍞🌹 (@kopitaaaa) April 12, 2018
10. RIP another tree
Cutting down bosnia tree 🌳 ‘Male’ ga huri enme bodu e gas ! Infront of senahiya ! pic.twitter.com/f9212kx3wm
— ShathS 🎈❓ (@ShathS) April 11, 2018
11. @maaanihu starts #36DaysofThaana
I know I'm late to the party but whatever. I've decided to do the Maldivian alphabet this time. Today, it's Haa. #36DayofType #36DaysofThaana https://t.co/CqFE8rgyDg pic.twitter.com/f8iNyJww1I
— maani 🎈 (@maaanihu) April 12, 2018
I’m seeing so many talented Maldivian graphic designers during #36DaysOfThaana! All of these people found a way through an education system and a society that didn’t and doesn’t support them adequately to get here. Can’t help but wonder how many talents we lost along the way.
— Madhoo (@MadhooRahman) April 14, 2018
12. Women & Democracy launch their Gender Equality Manifesto
Introduction to Gender Equality Manifesto by our Acting President, @Arrryj#GEM2018 #TakeTheWheel pic.twitter.com/xeOujTXbjc
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 12, 2018
Gender Equality Manifesto Launched !#GEM2018 #TakeTheWheel@Sheen_Mohamed @RaiJamaal @AlaikaAyesh @Arrryj pic.twitter.com/ojkVrp0f4h
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 12, 2018
We have launched!
— Gender Equality Manifesto (@gem2018mv) April 12, 2018
Pledge to the Gender Equality Manifesto now and show your support at https://t.co/95OlfnS8lI
Honoured to inaugurate the Gender Equality Manifesto - an important initiative of @women_democracy
— Dhiyana 🎈 (@dhiyanasaid) April 12, 2018
The Manifesto is certain to invigorate & advance the Women’s Equality Movement.
Congratulations to @safaathahmed, @Arrryj & co on this valuable contribution. pic.twitter.com/AiT5moZ7la
13. An old Brish newspaper article about the Maldives' first republic under Mohamed Amin Didi
“Lord of 2000 Isles Reaches Too High”
— Alaa Didi (@alaadidii) April 11, 2018
Eyruge Noohakun furathama Jumhooriyyaage Haalu ahuvaal huri nei goiy pic.twitter.com/WzGkiIB7mM
14. A woven mat from 1899
Buksa kuna. (Boksaa Kunaa)
— Elhekoyyaage Didi (@uhijaaN) April 13, 2018
Collected by J Stanley Gardiner in 1899.
Glasgow Museums, the UK. pic.twitter.com/n7aUCoMTOc
15. Cancer causing areca / betel nuts at a health event
It is insulting & irresponsible of @MoH_mv to serve #ArecaNuts, an @IARCWHO classified GroupA #carcinogen at #WHD function. Disrespect to all working on #NCDControl & creating awareness including their own @HPA_MV colleagues. Conflicting practice with policy to #BeatNCDs #25by25 pic.twitter.com/8RnmSBYFrP
— Malik 🎈❓ (@abdulmalikmv) April 15, 2018
16. A handy chart showing the origins of Thaana characters
#Dhivehibas #Thaana akuruge aslu. pic.twitter.com/k6stvQWfMQ
— Elhekoyyaage Didi (@uhijaaN) April 12, 2018
17. Volunteers clean up an island
About last friday!
— the islandgirl (@AfaHussain) April 15, 2018
BeLeaf volunteers in action: working hard to segregate the waste after weekend cleanup. #volunteering #raajjethere pic.twitter.com/oVo7LLFPj7
18. Mobility for people living on rural islands continues to decrease
Fenfushi resident said they are not permitted to go to Hukurudhoo island anymore. They used to go there to collect coconuts & coconut leaves to make thatching to earn an income, & picnics with their families. Not possible anymore ☹️#Laamarukazeeraajje #Decentralisation pic.twitter.com/fuK16ddkom
— Shahida Zubair (@shadazubair) April 15, 2018
19. Dancing as a part of Maldivian culture
Grimacing Dancers Do a Speciality Number.
— Elhekoyyaage Didi (@uhijaaN) April 15, 2018
Comic faces are an essential part of this performance. While the boys twist & stamp, orchestra members clap hands and beat out the rhythm on drums, bones & bamboo tubes.
The Marvelous Maldive Islands
Nat Geo Magazine - June 1957 pic.twitter.com/7evet0scOX
20. A roadside garden
Eggplant, pomegranate, chillies, Chinese Kale, passion fruits.
— Abdulla Adam (@Abdulla_Adam) April 14, 2018
Road side gardening need to be encouraged so that we continue to eat healthy & also to keep our roads green. Island lanes are a social space. Lets keep them that way and not turn them into the domain of vehicles. pic.twitter.com/lNilJ5qVBi
21. Yaamin Rasheed's family and friends continue their quest for justice
An year ago.
— YumRashyd 🎈❓ (@YumnaRashyd) April 16, 2018
Didn't know it was a last time we could celebrate a birthday together.
Our last picture together. #JusticeForYaamyn pic.twitter.com/1YuWAnynm3
He was brave. He spoke the truth. He had nothing to hide. He was fearless and relentless. He was eloquent and brilliant. He was @yaamyn #OpenTheTrial #JusticeForYaamyn #NeverForget
— Aisha🎈 (@mysticaish) April 17, 2018
22. Moyameeha's family do the same
Alternating between heartbreak, rage and smiles. Reminiscing about @yaamyn on his birthday. #JusticeForYaamyn #WeAreYaamyn https://t.co/2ilBzl1193
— Rilwan🎈؟ (@rilvarn) April 10, 2018
This will be the last one for a while. On top of a lot of other things, I need to work more on finishing Sinking Streets. The more I write about Male' the more it feels like I am drawing out some poison. I do not want to feel like this forever. At the same time it is not easy saying goodbye. You can read the first chapter here.
Maldives twitter last week #5
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
1. The fashion police got shut down
'No thanks, I'll wear whatever I want and it shouldn't be any of your business' (Faathuma, Aisthu & Fari Zubeydha. et al, 2014) pic.twitter.com/aEC8dKRH02
— Refty (@Refty) April 2, 2018
2. Artefacts from Maldives rock and roll past emerge
“Rock and Roll concert-1978” #HistoryofMaldives pic.twitter.com/eOX92Hla3h
— Alaa Didi (@alaadidii) April 2, 2018
20th century BC Mohamed shiyaa aaieku, Mumin
— Machangolhi Dhekunu (@MachangolhiDhek) April 3, 2018
Rough translation: "It's Mumin with Mohamed from 20th Century BC"
In the photo are the managers who did much of the work and made the show possible with many innovative stage effects, lights and sound arrangements. As a guitarist who played at this show, I’m very grateful to them @ahmedshaheed https://t.co/4AtcHoqdPv
— Mohamed Zuhair (@Vainujeheyge) April 3, 2018
I remember this show very well. These were the last months of the Nasir era when mullahs were not breathing down our necks at every turn!
— Ahmed Shaheed (@ahmedshaheed) April 3, 2018
My first ever rock concert! I was over the moon when I was allowed to watch it. Of course one must mention Didibey who also performed (the legend that is, not the one who is playing the guitar in the man cave at home 😊)
— Farah Didi 🎈 (@FarahDidi) April 3, 2018
3. Maldives changes development goals from Singapore to Tokyo to Switzerland
OMG FROM SINGAPORE TO TOKYO AND NOW SWITZERLAND? PLS STOP BEFORE I DIE OF SECONDHAND EMBARRASSMENT https://t.co/7xRVxYPbjt
— Luhuma Ali (@luhuehuehue) April 3, 2018
The headline reads: "There is no reason for the Maldives not to become (like?) Switzerland".
Switzerland ge chocolate factory pic.twitter.com/SoXAWPj0Vs
— Zahirbe 🎈 (@ZZahirbe) April 3, 2018
Aw you just crushed @Shaaafeee 's hopes of the national anthem being changed to "Tokyo Drift" https://t.co/yx4cpDCdMV
— Immi Saleem (@immisalym) April 3, 2018
— 空 (@SummerNashyd) April 3, 2018
Actually I am disappointed that they still haven’t claimed we could be Wakanda. Not impressed bichazzz!
— Zayaan (@ZayaanAhmed) April 3, 2018
Which is the capital of maldives🇲🇻?
— faraa farhaan (@faraa_farhaan) April 3, 2018
A- @MMuizzu B- @mshainee
C- @PresidentYAG D- @em_saeed
😂😳😂😳😂😳😂😳😂😳😂😳😂 pic.twitter.com/BshvdZwImU
4. Some students experience the ocean for the first time
Rough translation: "Because I'm someone that doesn't know how to swim, at first I thought this would be something that I would be incapable of doing. I thought the depths of the ocean would be quite scary. But the instructors were really helpful and held onto us the entire time. It was really satisfying when we got to the reef. I didn't feel scared at all. It turned out to be really fun. I didn't even feel like getting out after a while. I dived down a little myself too."
5. Disturbing news about a pending rape trial
We are extremely concerned about the pending rape trial of a 19yr old girl,involving the accused attacker having noted political connections.We have received concerning reports that the PGO is unable to cooperate with the plaintiff in a prompt manner for unclear reasons. 1/5
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 4, 2018
As of today,it has been over 3 months since the alleged incident occurred on the night of 3rd Jan, & to date there has been only one hearing. Prosecuting authorities have a special duty to expedite such cases & the denial of timely justice shows serious failure of the system. 2/5
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 4, 2018
The need for more speedy expedition of the process of rape trials are essential to combat rising atrocities such as sexual assault and to address violence against women 3/5
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 4, 2018
The need for more speedy expedition of the process of rape trials are essential to combat rising atrocities such as sexual assault and to address violence against women 3/5
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 4, 2018
It has also come to our attention that another disturbing incident has occurred in Hulhumale’ today whereby a labor worker in Hulhumale' displayed his private genitalia and sexually harassed a woman. We take note with heavy heart that we have lost count of such gruesome acts. 4/5
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 4, 2018
The widespread pattern of sexual harassment against women throughout the Maldives is alarming. We urgently call upon the Government of the Maldives and the Gender Ministry to take immediate steps and prioritize policies to strengthen safety measures for women and girls. 5/5
— Women & Democracy (@women_democracy) April 4, 2018
6. Some creep kept asking a woman to scratch their groin
An old man in his fifties walked towards me repeating "mithan kahaala dheeba" while scratching his groin. I haven't been rendered speechless like this, ever.
— Ummu Kafaboalha (@nasamthaufyq) April 5, 2018
7. An aerial photograph of Male' showed its greener past
Aerial photograph of Male' in 1988. pic.twitter.com/aPdxhb23M1
— Mauloof Ahmed (@mauloofahmed) April 7, 2018
8. The creations of an old Maldivian jeweler
Digging up some personal #DhivehiThaareekh
— I Tweet Dhivehi Story Spoilers (@immimmii) April 7, 2018
They're not so old compared to other things in history but these rings are close to 50 years old. Originally made for my Mum in Addu by Hulhudhoo Ranhadhaagey Muhammai Thakhaan (according to my Grandmother). pic.twitter.com/tojFNTcDhp
9. Beautiful images of a Maldivian island covered in mangrove forests
Keylakunu island of Maldives, is the only island which shows true features of a forest. Back in 2001, international experts called on to make this island as ‘Mangrove wild reserve’. Can we please make this island as a nature reserve?? #SaveKeylakunu #Maldives @EPAMaldives pic.twitter.com/znMgPPaMvG
— the islandgirl (@AfaHussain) April 7, 2018
10. A road in Maliku (Minicoy) shows what Maldivian roads used to be like before Amin's "modernisation" efforts
#Maliku ge mageh. Malikuga maguthah hunnanee Amin Didi Raajjeyge rahrarhuge maguthah seedhaa nukuraa iru huri gothah. Naifaruga hunna gothah pic.twitter.com/SCCTTBf25a
— Elhekoyyaage Didi (@uhijaaN) April 7, 2018
Rough translation: "A road in Maliku. The roads in Maliku are what the roads used to look like before Amin Didi straigtened them. Similar to Naifaru."
People like Muizzu will always get away if down the line we glorify them& make them heroes.Amin Didi was the leader who muizzed the whole country originally, uprooting trees & destroying our islands so he can parade. In a few year we will teach kids what a great person Muizzu is. pic.twitter.com/2mY30Zxw1N
— 🍞🌹 (@kopitaaaa) April 8, 2018
11. An image shows Maldivian woman collecting water for agriculture
Maldivian women collecting water for Agriculture. pic.twitter.com/lruhIXhWds
— Mauloof Ahmed (@mauloofahmed) April 7, 2018
12. A twitter Sheikh warned of the dangers of Satan when giving someone a lift
Hiley FIRIHENUN ge CYCLE fahathah rangalhu ANHENAKU naaraane! Thimannaa kithanme hihsaafey kiyas vari hama. Shaithoana e 2 medhah faavegannaanee bunefakaa noon! Ahaa huhdha hoadhaafakaa noon!
— Sheikh Ali Zaid (@alizaid1000) April 7, 2018
Rough translation: "“A good WOMAN would never get on the back of a motorbike driven by an unmarried MAN. I don’t care how pure you say your heart is. Satan isn’t going to give warning when he appears between them. He isn’t going to ask for permission!”
Oh no. It's a women addressing the Sheik. His honor is tarnished. He is masturbating to your reply/comment right now.
— Adam Ali Nawaz 🎈❓ (@rihakuruman) April 8, 2018
Shaithaanaa has won.
13. In the capital, another tree bites the dust
While we talk of the importance of biodiversity and conservation, while our schools organize clean ups and tree planting activities @HousingGovMv continues to take down the remaining few “big” trees in Malè in the name of “development”.
— ECOCARE Maldives (@ecocare_mv) April 9, 2018
No effort has been made to relocate them. pic.twitter.com/PxcWfPfVkt
When are we seriously gonna be done with "developing" Malé? Huge Banyan Tree infront of is being decimated right now.#Savethetrees #SaveMaldives pic.twitter.com/BKHI1uIX9D
— Abdulla Adam (@Abdulla_Adam) April 9, 2018
14. Maldivian customs confiscated a buddha to never return it again
High time we realized that visitors to our island nation have their own beliefs and thus we need to respect their beliefs!! This kind of backward actions has no place in today’s world!! Shouldn’t have been an issue during any time..but now esp we can’t be so ignorant & paranoid! pic.twitter.com/HTqSbZQJaN
— Jenny Latheef (@LitmusTimes) April 9, 2018
15. The motorbike infestation of Male' continues
Alhugandu ves dharifulhu bala ais mihry. Kihneh tho saikalu nereny. Huri dhimaalun mahchah tho Aran vee. Thankolheh balaa laa nama dho. pic.twitter.com/gwfYZIurek
— ibrahim zaid ali (@ibmzaidali) April 9, 2018
Rough translation: "I'm here to pick up my kids too. How am I supposed to get my motorbike out? I should drive it straight over this huh. Wouldn't hurt to pay a bit more attention."
16. A time when most people in Male' rode bicycles
Malé with bicycles. pic.twitter.com/TO5nn1zONL
— Moh Musthafa Hussain (@musthafaaa) April 9, 2018
Maldives twitter last week #4
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
1. Space Parade released a new comedy sketch
You wanted it so here it is. A new quick (but slow mo) video we cooked up to tickle your nose hairs. Watch till the end... 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/OcW2Yryhzx
— Space Parade (@spaceparade) March 28, 2018
2. A new spin on rape
Raped this country for good? It’s not that wonderful ok pic.twitter.com/z0vM3WIcmD
— Zahirbe 🎈 (@ZZahirbe) March 26, 2018
There’s nothing good or wonderful about rape, lady! Stop pulling metaphors from your ass to justify the level of unsustainable “development” this regime has brought. Most of the damage done is irreversible so the least you can do is stop trying romanticize rape... honestly, wtf! https://t.co/tSzmO3AkVS
— Maya Mauroof (@MayaMauroof) March 28, 2018
3. A young Maldivian scientist at #SciTechMv2018
Meet the young scientist Haathim, who will be doing some cool experiments at #SciTechMv2018, this Friday at Hulhumale' Central Park. #DigitalMaldives #SmartCitiesMv pic.twitter.com/zsLzbu0Xbw
— Ooredoo Maldives (@OoredooMaldives) March 28, 2018
4. A Maldivian engineer pledged to gave up bottled water
Today I pledge to avoid bottled water whenever possible. I am making a conscious decision to reduce the amount of plastic waste I create, to #BeTheChange I want to see. This is how I plan to do so:
— Adam Mubeen (@GuppyOnWheels) March 28, 2018
1. I will drink supply water at home, work and outside
— Adam Mubeen (@GuppyOnWheels) March 28, 2018
2. I will carry a refillable water bottle if I am going to be outside for longer.
3. I will ask for tap water instead of bottled water whereever supply water is available and will gladly pay for it.
Why do I want to do this?
— Adam Mubeen (@GuppyOnWheels) March 28, 2018
As an engineer working in the water and sanitation sector I know that the Maldives spends billions of Rufiyaa on building, operating and maintaining water supply systems.
I am not only aware, but also qualified enough to say that these systems produce safe drinking water.
— Adam Mubeen (@GuppyOnWheels) March 28, 2018
5. Pizza Hut opened its first store in the Maldives, an opportunity that local politicians were quick to take advantage of
Global food chain @pizzahut unveils it’s first Maldives outlet at Capital Male’ tonight, Managed by Gamma Island food pvt ltd. Undoubtedly, these are the results of unprecedented economic developments brought by HEP Yamin’s Government since 2013. @em_saeed pic.twitter.com/wHhi2Am6sl
— Ahmed Nihan (@ahmed_nihan) March 28, 2018
How about a local brand that specializes in Maldivian traditional food?
— Coach Shujau (@coachshujau) March 29, 2018
Ala, Kattala, Bambukeyo, Huni, Mas, Asaara.
I’d pay good money for this 👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/4RUcWnCZx5
Our struggle against totalitarian systems of state power continues. The struggle to curtail excessive corporate power who sells poisoning food to our children should be stopped at this stage. Meals like Garudhiya, Farumass is the joy that our kaabafain brought. #BoycottPizzaHut pic.twitter.com/FUTZ9saz3J
— #FreeFarisNow 🎈 (@faixal) March 29, 2018
6. A government company apologised for the "oversight" of having a smaller prize for the Women's Champions of a futsal cup
HDC’s “Youth City Futsal Cup 2018” is here again with more opportunities and bigger prizes!
— HDC (@hdcmaldives) March 29, 2018
Click the link for more info:https://t.co/CRSJ4ICTQ0#YCFC2018 #Hulhumalé #YouthCity pic.twitter.com/owaQ7sqPEy
1/2: Dear all, we are pleased to announce that we are making the prize money for #YCFC2018, equal for both men & women. We would like to apologize sincerely for our oversight. HDC believes in equal opportunities & stand strong for equality of both genders.https://t.co/fghqmjrGLG pic.twitter.com/2apyMyK6vQ
— HDC (@hdcmaldives) March 29, 2018
7. Local minister claimed that he would develop the Maldives "like Tokyo", which drew widespread ridicule
Amaazakee Male' Tokyo gothah tharahgee kurun: Minister Muiz https://t.co/mMy6svFLTc
— Mihaaru (@Mihaarunews) March 30, 2018
Furathama meehun tharahggee vaan vee. Magu mahchah kunialhaa meehun joorimanaa kuranvee. Cykalu ga sticker eh noon jahan vee. Tokyo my foot 🤣🤣🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ https://t.co/iJoi033eo9
— M A S R A H™ (@MASRAHMV) March 31, 2018
Rough translation: "First people should develop (themselves). We should (start) fining people who litter. Not just put (traffic) stickers on motorbikes. Tokyo my foot"
Tokyo ge magumatheega Tokyo fuluhun Tokyo IGMH kurimatheega TOKYO sarukaaruge cordinatarunnah faisaa hoadha dhinumuga avedhenethi.
— Beentey 🇲🇻 (@ramyz44) March 31, 2018
Tokyo gadin 06:50 pic.twitter.com/gmKZBi46sJ
Rough translation: "On Tokyo's roads are Tokyo's police, who are in front of Tokyo's IGMH (local hospital) tirelessly collecting money for Tokyo's government coordinators."
In Tokyo, Odaiba.
— Issis ❄ (@Ixxath1515) March 31, 2018
Kureege lonuziyaarah magu 😕 pic.twitter.com/NXOiapLCva
Rough translation: "What used to be Lonuziyaarai' magu".
By "develop like Tokyo", he probably didn't mean the discipline and spectacular planning the Japanese put into things.
— Naail 🎈 (@kudanai) March 31, 2018
He probably meant they want to run the county like the Yakuza.
What the actual fuck Muizzu? Istg I hate every single cell of you. Swimming track area is used by many people. The place is a blazing furnace n you have cut down the few trees that were there. I hope Mahsharu dhuvahun kaley amurah kendi hurihaa gasthah kaley fahathun dhuvaane. pic.twitter.com/trcJQyv1t6
— marmalade 🎈❓ (@amrizlyn) April 2, 2018
8. The people of Noonu Atoll Landhoo protested about their electricity service
N.Landhoo kanu andhireega. Rayyithun muzaaharaaga. Karantu Bill kudakurany karantu kandaigenthoa rayyithun eba suvaalu kurey @TeamFenaka pic.twitter.com/xd05ynQrEu
— Sheeza Aishath 🎈 (@sheezaaishath) April 1, 2018
Rough translation: "N. Landhoo is in total darkness. The citizens are protesting. They are questioning whether their electricity bill will be reduced by getting rid of their electricity entirely"
9. 888 days passed since former rock star VP Adeeb was incarcerated. Photos show a totally different looking man.
888 days since Adeeb has been kept in total isolation. You can keep Adeeb locked up with unfair trials and can deny his medical as well. But keep in mind that "Adeeb aa hamain ehves kameh nunimeyne" pic.twitter.com/9dJECX32fm
— Nash (@maryam_nashwa) March 29, 2018
10. A woman shared examples of hate messages received by her non Muslim friend's teenage sister
Here are some of the hate messages my non muslim friends’ teenage sister received on Sarahah.
— Maryam (@mariamshifaa) April 1, 2018
I’m shocked at the extent people would go to force their own beliefs and opinions on others. What if my Hindu friends here in Punjab send me hate messages like this bcs I’m a Muslim? pic.twitter.com/rGIoYXRLXI
11. The Maldives police used blasphemy laws against local NGO head Shahindha Ismail, alleging she is creating religious discord on twitter
I attended the police today and am summoned in writing for Monday. I am alleged of “attempting to disrupt religious unity by creating religious discord through #Twitter ” and investigated under section 617 (1) a and b of the Penal Code. @ahmedshaheed @fidh_en @omctorg @forum_asia pic.twitter.com/Pm3CS9ZhJr
— Shahindha Ismail 🎈 (@HindhaIsmail) April 1, 2018
12. Images showed severe coastal erosion in Vaavu Atoll Fulidhoo
The beautiful Fulidhoo island in Vaavu atoll is facing severe coastal erosion. This pictures are taken from the Northern side of the island. According to the local and island council, construction waste are dumped here to prevent erosion. #Maldives #maldiveislands #raajjethere pic.twitter.com/1nCJ7B0F0V
— the islandgirl (@AfaHussain) April 2, 2018
Maldives twitter last week #3
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
1. Former First Lady Nasreena Ibrahim wowed the nation by speaking out about her husbands arrest
Former First Lady’s speaks with media https://t.co/meqjMUKLt7
— Raees Maumoon Office 🇲🇻 (@RMAG_Office) March 20, 2018
It is rare to hear her talk, even back during when her husband Maumoon was ruling the Maldives for 30 years straight.
2. Naturally this prompted someone to attack her for not wearing the hijab (among other things)
Burugaa Naalhaa Buma Hadhaagen Isthashi Gandu Kalhukohgen Nuvithaakah 2 Anhen Dharinah Ves Migothah Vaagidheegen Siraathu Magun Baa??
— Soodher💖 (@sootie44) March 23, 2018
A rough translation: "Are you truly on the righteous path when you and your two daughters do your eye brows, dye your hair black, and don't even wear the hijab?"
Woman criticises women for not covering their heads with a headscarf, for having dyed hair & perfectly plucked eyebrows, while she does wear a headscarf,she herself cakes on makeup, does her eyebrows etc. What is this stupidity?#DoubleStandards #GenderBasedDiscrimination #mordis https://t.co/yvUOsPiRhT
— ⚍ #FreeThePad (@guraafehi) March 24, 2018
3. Before and after image showed extreme deforestation on Maldivian islands
Wonder how @Simad & Shaiq from @CDEconsulting feels after witnessing such destruction? Hw do they sleep at night as they clearly know what they have done for greed & money is wrong by all means most evidently from Environemntal angles of which experts they claim to be. pic.twitter.com/XfBXt6kcmK
— AW (@bikkz) March 19, 2018
4. President Yameen lifted the State of Emergency
President Yameen lifts the SoE because he now has no need for it. He has overrun the judiciary and legislature, arrested hundreds unlawfully and introduced a “new normal” in the #Maldives - full dictatorship. We will not give up, we will fight and we will overcome.
— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) March 22, 2018
5. Symbolic records released Oyaa by Pest
Always thought Maldivian raps were abysmal, but man @SymbolicRecords did a really good job with Oyaa ft. Pest. Can't stop listening to it. 🤯👊 https://t.co/8vHMPTdgV2
— | ᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴɪsᴛ | (@mfayax) March 22, 2018
6. Goidhoo School from Baa Atoll held a bicycle rally
B. Goidhoo School held a bicycle rally to mark #EarthHour 2018.#Connect2eatrh@aishathshiham@goidhooschool pic.twitter.com/HtTrsrR7FY
— Ministry of Education (@EducationMV) March 22, 2018
7. A trash thread
This is a trash thread. These are the trash I found this morning within 700m of Male'. Trash Police, do your job.
— marmalade 🎈❓ (@amrizlyn) March 21, 2018
1. Boduthakurufaanu Magu behind Stelco pic.twitter.com/1JGRZHOTzj
8. Opposition activist Bardrudeen was released from police custody
Thank you everyone. I am free now. @PoliceMv officers tried to twist my wrist and fingers. When I screamed in pain they said they would pepper spray in to my mouth if I scream again. @hrcmv @hrw @UNHumanRights @MEAIndia @USAmbKeshap @USEmbSL #huttuvaa #MaldivesInCrisis pic.twitter.com/xOzqriemES
— Badruddeen 🎈 (@Badruddeen) March 22, 2018
9. High praise continues for "Master Plumber" Muizzu, the Minister of Housing & Infrastructure
Asthaqfirullah. So much tharaqqee and physics. Muizzu the master plumber. pic.twitter.com/emQzHG6tIl
— Hamid Shafeeu (@shafeeu) March 22, 2018
Mi dhen kihaa dhera kameh. Muizzu ah pavement aky koche kamaa pavement ge beynun kiyaa dhey claaheh nagan vejje 🤦🏻♀️#holhitharaggee#weneedourpavementsback pic.twitter.com/CJHNkPKouC
— Lyne 💛❓🎈 (@LeyneMcqueen) March 23, 2018
The famous Pipe Dream Fountain of Male'. A very popular tourist attraction. Often confused with MP Nihan but distinctly different. https://t.co/kuPm89HeSq
— A'Zmyst (@AzMyst) March 24, 2018
Hello @MMuizzu . pic.twitter.com/pgDcQfJzkM
— Huzam (@Huzam) March 24, 2018
10. The yo mama scam
7671109 called me claimed 2b from @bankofmaldives. Said 2 cards of same number issues & checking. Asked for my card details.
— ibu jaleel 4MN #KKBK (@ibujalyl) March 22, 2018
Told him bml don’t ask such details & I will report this number. Then he said kaley amaa —- ! @PoliceMv @Dhiraagu
"Kaley amaa" is a popular insult meaning "Your mother". It is usually followed by another expletive. A particular nasty variant being "Kaley amaa fui!" which roughly translates to "Your mother's c*nt!". Interestingly enough, this isn't even the worst that insult gets; with the most complete version being "Kaley amaa fui fada boey!" (Drink your mothers c*nt juices!). The more you know!
11. Maldives is home to some of the worlds most beautiful (and most threatened) mangroves
Exploring the #mangroves of Sh.Milandhoo today. Haven’t felt this serene in ages 😍 Did you know, Milandhoo has S I X different mangrove areas on the island! pic.twitter.com/vYVYSuysl0
— insaan🎈❔ (@pikomonster) March 23, 2018
12. @Zara_Fayaz draws legendary local politician Eva Abdulla
So I decided to draw @Evattey for #WomensHistoryMonth! #AnhenVerin#illustration #digital #art #InspiringWomen #IWD2018 #sketchdaily pic.twitter.com/MUoWnSLuWo
— Zara Fayaz (@Zara_Fayaz) March 23, 2018
13. Another tree is felled
saw this on my way home this morning. This breaks my heart. Just why? 😣 pic.twitter.com/XGRCNeup31
— Reemie (@reemadamibrahim) March 23, 2018
14. A snow dome replaced a historic mosque
Just a reminder that the "magey qaum, magey dheen" folk literally made a historic mosque disappear in order to put an expensive and unnecessary "snow park" in it's place because apparently that's #tharaggee. You can't make this shit up.
— imy (@notaklepto) March 24, 2018
15. People mourn the sudden death of Abdulla Naail
He lived a 100 years in his short life of 22 years. Took everyone's grief away and made everyone smile. He left us too soon. But he left us as a martyr.
— Ismail Naail Nasheed (@IxmaealNaail) March 26, 2018
Forever in our hearts. Forever in our prayers.
I will always love you brother.
07.12.1995 - 24.04.2018 pic.twitter.com/EMQeXTPiJs
Raajje TV ge noosveriyaa @IxmaealNaail ge kokko Abdulla Naail, 21 kulli gothakah niyaavumaa gulhin Raajje TV ge management aai Staffun ge faraathun, e aailaa ah thauziyaa fonuvameve.
— RaajjeTVPR (@Raajje_tvPR) March 24, 2018
Local surfer dies from drowning https://t.co/dwTP3yDeVx pic.twitter.com/gvTPs6SOoJ
— avas (@avasmv) March 24, 2018
Rest in peace Naail. He sent me this poem he wrote a while back. I can barely bring myself to read it but its definitely worth sharing. pic.twitter.com/YMnodMm2gb
— fine (@fainanfaseeh) March 24, 2018
What a tragic day.
— Ismail Aruham Adam (@aruuham) March 24, 2018
Rest In Peace Naail. 😞
I’ve met Naail a couple of times when he worked with MISC. Truly gutted that he is gone. I’ll keep him in my prayers.
— Led (@__L3d) March 24, 2018
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
— Maimoon (@Mrsays_) March 24, 2018
Marhoom ge furaanayah suvarugeyge dhaaimee niumaiy dhehvvai Aailaa ah kehtherikan minvaru kurahvaashi. Aameen pic.twitter.com/jIm4Xu4e21
Rest In Peace, Naail. You were taken from us too early. May your soul find eternal peace.
— Malsaa Mohamed (@mxlsaaa) March 25, 2018
Gutted to hear this devastating news. My heart has sunk!!! This is so so sad!
— Safaath Ahmed (@safaathahmed) March 24, 2018
My deepest condolences to Naail's family and friends.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. https://t.co/0DwTI4RhQy
16. A hypothetical question about a female Maldivian President attracted religious conservatives like flies
I wonder what will happen if we elected a lady president 😊🤔
— Zainab (@Shuibug) March 24, 2018
I guess women will have it at least a bit better than it is now.
This may sound offensive but in Islam there can be no l"ady leader" and elections aren't taken to choose a leader in a islamic land! Please refer back to the basics of the religion and see how a leader must be chosen! And btw democracy is shirk and kufr!
— Stranger (@huwaatha88) March 24, 2018
17. A Salafi preacher got all worked up about the growing movement to eliminate the tax on feminine hygiene products
“I wonder what the hell these women are doing at offices”
— Mohamed Shuraih (@MohamedShuraih) March 27, 2018
They’re there to work, just like us, to make a living so that they can survive in this country where most of us can hardly get by from one month to the next.
Religion should not be used as a tool to oppress women. pic.twitter.com/YuTtEKQ7z1
Maldives twitter last week #2
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
1. There was some pretty blatant racism towards Chinese people
Hadhu fahana alhaafa thebe ehche thakeh China 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/1EEN6IDzvj
— Ali Hashim Smith❓🎈 (@AliHashimSmith1) March 11, 2018
A rough translation of the tweet: "Chinese are abhorrent things"
The text on the image says: "China-Maldives friendship pissing". "Goru" is a dirty way of saying urine in Dhivehi. "Goruhendun" is pissing.
@MachangolhiDhek mee dhuniye dhu insaanun ge sifaige thibi enme jangalee janavaaru baigadu
— Say Big NO to YAG 👹 (@AbdullaShareef4) March 11, 2018
Rough translation: "they are the most jungle like, most animal mob to look like humans on this earth".
2. More than 18 million MVR worth of funds meant for the Rohingya went missing
Rohingya Fundah veegotheh neiygunu https://t.co/7HmgQtPmXS
— Mihaaru (@Mihaarunews) March 12, 2018
Translation: "Couldn't find out what happened to the Rohingya fund"
Islamic ministry unable to account for US$1m Rohingya fund - https://t.co/JJ7cWAvi5d pic.twitter.com/R61wzn2wuk
— Maldives Independent (@IndependentMV) March 12, 2018
People should seriously be vary of giving money to any sort of funds (Zakath, tax, pension fund etc) collected by this Gov't. No functioning independent Commission that'll look into any of these corrupt practices. Your money is used by corrupt officials to live a life of luxury.
— Def.Dum (@BlindEyeShut) March 12, 2018
crimes in stealth mode, using religion as a tool? the Middle man eats all, you never know! Not only Rohingya fund. What happened to Qudus fund
— Jaleel Ahmed (@jaleel_aa) March 12, 2018
Telethon fund, Etc ? No clue what happened!! Best to pay Zakat in person to needy and not give it to any authority!
This is disgraceful! Maldives govt silent on what happened to #Rohingya fund - money that was collected to help Rohingyas. 18 million is no joke. People donated in good faith. @tunkhin80 @JamilaHanan Please raise this issue with @maldivesembuk https://t.co/CzRo4Z12Ar
— Farah Didi 🎈 (@FarahDidi) March 12, 2018
18 million. From ISLAMIC MINISTRY. I have no words 😶
— MaaniSamyr 💫 (@MaaniSamyr) March 12, 2018
Dheenaa gaumattaka Rohingya Fund rakkaakohdhinee dho
— Shahindha Ismail 🎈 (@HindhaIsmail) March 12, 2018
Translation: "Kept the Rohingya funds safe for god and country huh"
As we talk about lost aid money, worthy of mention; @maldivianrc channelled over US$500,000 to Bangladesh Red Crescent for the #Rohingya —which remains the largest donation (per capita) to the international appeal for aid. Majority was raised through a @Raajje_tv telethon.
— Junayd 🇲🇻 (@mjunayd) March 12, 2018
According to @Dr_AhmedZiyad, @MVIaffairs sent a letter to @bankofmaldives re Rohinga Fund requesting to transfer money from one account to another. So, how long does it take to transfer monies in one account to another? 4 months? @bankofmaldives? #dhogunuhadha
— Hussain Shameem (@HuShameem) March 14, 2018
3. The Parliament Member for Velidhoo tells an opposition activist to "f*ck a duck"
You FUCK a DUCK!
— Yamin Rasheed (@YaminRasheed) March 11, 2018
The tweet he is responding to asks whether the MP's cafe' was shut down because he is planning on marrying President Yameen's former daughter in law (?), and that he often sees them together in Hulhumale'. Some help with the translation for this one would be appreciated. Some things just don't translate well to English.
When life gives you ducks 👇🏼 https://t.co/HDxf2Onq81
— Nakko (@_nakkko) March 11, 2018
☑ a duck pic.twitter.com/vNFDps2exO
— Nihal Ali Rasheed (@__nexis) March 12, 2018
4. Vegetation was cleared from Kulhudhufushi
Vegetation clearance that happened yesterday in K.ffushi. So many environmental protection regulations are being contravened by the govt for the airport project. #SaveMaldives pic.twitter.com/0BFCBhkOnO
— the islandgirl (@AfaHussain) March 12, 2018
You mocked us saying we are “lha kudhin” when we spoke.
— the islandgirl (@AfaHussain) March 12, 2018
You labeled us as opposition party when we went against it.
You broke so many laws for doing it. But you stopped our silent protest by sending police when we expressed ourselves! I ll never forget this destruction. pic.twitter.com/A6Wv4hdg7g
"lha" means young, "kudhin" means children.
5. A new symbol of protest against President Yameen gains traction
Enmen Mirey (12/3) 9:00
— 🎈 (@Simwarr) March 12, 2018
👉Maaveyomagu kanmathi
👉Raidhebaa magu 70 numberu kanmathi
👉Janavaree magu Evening Glory kanmathi#PASS 👊👇👊 pic.twitter.com/pyc6zXXSAj
6. Someone sharing their experience of street harassment gets harassed
She was brave enough to share her street harassment story but instead some guys are shitting on her in the comments! And one had the audacity to call the status and her ‘attention seeking’ such a lovely place we live in 🙂 #nufoshey pic.twitter.com/aypRPrYMFg
— Afa Rameez (@Afarameez) March 13, 2018
Are you kidding me?! To all the people commenting on how harassment is related to what the person wears, some of my friends who wears ABAYAS have been harassed. Its not about how a person dresses. Its about this sick mentality that needs to change. https://t.co/FGyQWi2i4Z
— Jana (@jeem_jana) March 13, 2018
Boys and men aren't born as harassers or rapists. This disgusting behavior is learned from, and reinforced in a patriarchal society. This must be stated loudly and repeatedly: A man has no right to a woman's attention, feelings, or touch without her consent. https://t.co/kxaYGv0efI
— HawwaLubna 🎈❓ (@HawwaLubna) March 13, 2018
7. The MV Twittersphere mourns Stephen Hawking's passing
the phrase 'where there is life, there is hope' was coined by stephen hawking. yag likes to pretend it's his phrase. stephen hawking died today (rip).
— xiena saeed 🎈 (@dorinbakedbeans) March 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis at the age of 21.
— Ismail Naail Nasheed (@IxmaealNaail) March 14, 2018
He wasn't supposed to live past 25.
He just died, aged 76.
His is a death to mourn, but more importantly a life to celebrate.
Thank you for teaching the world how to defy odds and struggles. You were the epitome of motivation for the whole world. pic.twitter.com/ZBJpJnnkQ7
— Refty (@Refty) March 14, 2018
I still remember the first time I read Stephen Hawkings Brief History of Time, how powerful it felt, how inspirational it was .. it one of the things that made me want to learn more read more.. abt everything.
— ṁūśẗħⱺ 🎈 (@mustho) March 14, 2018
“As for faith, disbelief and one’s final abode, these are the matters that are judged SOLELY by Allah.” pic.twitter.com/n5kPHQNL6p
— Nadhuwa Mohamed 🎈 (@Nadhoou) March 16, 2018
8. Some people weren't too happy about it
- Stephen Hawking akee ilmu libigenvaa meeheh kamah bunamundhaa muslimunnah buhdhi aa visnun thanavas koh dhehvaashi.
— بنت موسي (@bintMusa777) March 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking maruve nimigen dhiyae ilāheh vaa kamah gaboolu nukuraa haalu, kaafaru kan matheega.
Eyna ah libunu budhdhi aa visnun ehenveema kobaabaa?
Rough translation:
" - May (the lord) gift the Muslims who say that Stephen Hawking is an educated man with the ability to think rationally
Stephen Hawking did not believe in the existence of a god and died an infidel
So where is his thought and rationality?"
Mullah statuses today:
— Aadham Mul-hidh (@adamaadham) March 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking ah heyo duaa kurun haraam
Kaafarun avahaara veytha. Vaani maru
Allahah gonjahaafa mihaaru veyyah
Syria ga kudhin maruvaa iru ehchekay hithakah naaraa. Mi kaafaru maruveema dhuniye moyavanee
Rough translation:
"Well wishes for Stephen Hawking is a sin
Infidels don't pass away, they die
Insults Allah, when children in Syria die people don't care at all, but when this infidel dies everyone goes nuts"
9. A conversation between an extremist and a reasonable person
Thread (between extremist and Target) https://t.co/vqUn57t5Zq
— YumRashyd 🎈❓ (@YumnaRashyd) March 14, 2018
Another example of my previous tweet. Lets forget about rape, murder, abduction, human trafficking and inhumane treatment. Lets go kill the one with different beliefs! It is what we are instructed to do! 🤦🏻♀️ https://t.co/QKaItIHWpI
— Malsaa Mohamed (@mxlsaaa) March 13, 2018
For some reason it’s completely okay for abductions, murders, sexual harrassment and rape happening in a muslim community. But oh my god, an athiest? A buddhist? Everyone screams. Its chaos. The world is ending! Kill him!
— Malsaa Mohamed (@mxlsaaa) March 11, 2018
10. Maldivian women discuss the marriage trap
Okay Tweeps
— MaaniSamyr 💫 (@MaaniSamyr) March 13, 2018
Do you believe that the only option for a girl who wants to get out of her house is to marriage in the Maldives?
Yes or No?
Not many options out there unless you’re born rich or become rich enough to afford rent so a lot of us opt for working and living at resorts. https://t.co/onxPBP2mVV
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) March 14, 2018
Obviously not. She can either leave for studies or work in another country or island. She can move in with friends. Many girls have done this. There are so many options but yes, a lot of people assume that marriage is the easy way out, prolly coz parents easily approves this
— penny 🎈❓ (@paperclippenny) March 14, 2018
Yes depending on the family. Moving out is sort of seen as betraying the family lol and it's not deemed safe either. Salary is about 8-10k but the rent is usually higher. Even when you're sharing with a friend it's a lot of expense. Easier to just stay home
— D (@dheee_13) March 14, 2018
11. Dunya Maumoon, daughter of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, quotes MLK
This is mighty rich, coming from a woman who has never even once taken part in a demonstration in the struggle for justice, equality and liberty. 🤥 https://t.co/3132ffVvDY
— Zayd Amjad (@zaydamjad) March 14, 2018
Aharumen rajjethere myhun fageeru haaluga gen gulhuvvii manje bappa. Matin Luther ah magey vedhun. Btw he is from US rajjethere
— |🇲🇻Naeem (@eminaeem) March 14, 2018
Rough translation: "It was your father who kept us raajjethere' people in a state of poverty. Regards to Martin Luther. By the way, he is from the US equivalent of raajjethere'."
Raajjethere' is a word used to refer to all other islands other than the capital Male'. It is kind of similar to the Maldivian word for the country side or regional areas. It is often used in a deregoratory way by people from Male' City who feel that they are superior.
This is coming from someone who has spent the better part of the last five years defending #Maldives government's human rights abuses by blatantly lying to the international community. https://t.co/uvWY21BYbM
— Junayd 🇲🇻 (@mjunayd) March 14, 2018
12. Countless people arrested as protests against Abdulla Yameen's regime raged on
Arrested under SoE @Pappii5 pic.twitter.com/XgM06bFURa
— Illath #FreeANNI 🇲🇻 (@IllathHassan) March 15, 2018
Police shoving protesters gathered on Majeedhee Magu into narrow lanes and pepper spraying indiscriminately. Protesters continue to re-assemble despite use of disproportionate force by police. #Huttuvaa
— Mickail Naseem 🎈 (@MickailNaseem) March 14, 2018
Vettenee, vettenee, Yaagundaa vettenee 🎵 https://t.co/hgy2X0Bx7v
— Mickail Naseem 🎈 (@MickailNaseem) March 14, 2018
One protester has had a seizure after police heavily pepper-sprayed him at short range. Now being treated at ADK Emergency Room. #MaldivesInCrisis
— Mickail Naseem 🎈 (@MickailNaseem) March 14, 2018
Shout out to the unsung heroes—the excellent and selfless volunteer emergency response team of @MRC_MLE who have been providing first aid services for injured people. 👏👏👏 https://t.co/4nkuSv9fW8
— Junayd 🇲🇻 (@mjunayd) March 14, 2018
ADK ER packed with individuals affected by pepper spray, including Maldives Red Crescent volunteers who were treating those pepper sprayed earlier. pic.twitter.com/k26cVW1jXK
— Mickail Naseem 🎈 (@MickailNaseem) March 14, 2018
What about the individual officers who purposely attack the innocent while inside a residence.Tonight I saw it frm my own https://t.co/c8pSAzZ7W5 of the officer walked inside the building climbed the stairs upto 1st floor n pepper sprayed inside the stair ways. upholding the law?
— Ismail Hameed (@highriseissey) March 14, 2018
Beybe muzaaharaa ah annany anna hithun. Laari dheegenneh nun. #VarrahSaafu https://t.co/HzL7WpAOoO
— Nishana Hassan 🇲🇻🎈 (@Nisherna) March 14, 2018
One of the most hardworking ppl I've ever met and known. She's made hundreds of placards for others, and now it's her in custody. Unbelievable 😡😡😡 Free Aysha Waheed now!! pic.twitter.com/mQDUl8xyOw
— Afshan Latheef 🎈 (@AfshanLatheef) March 15, 2018
Police enter a workshop in Galolhu, “seize” construction materials 😂
— Mickail Naseem 🎈 (@MickailNaseem) March 15, 2018
At this rate, they might even claim that the knives used in the kitchens of the nearby restaurants are weapons hidden by the protesters. https://t.co/CrlnfnEhpH
Saharoa miothe muzahirakura sarahadhun geyege therega bahatafahuri hathiyaru. #Hushiyar pic.twitter.com/disZYZjuFY
— Nazimbe Ahmed (@NazimbeAhmed) March 16, 2018
This tweet sarcastically says that these are the weapons found at a protest site.
What is it that kind of war cry you scream when you run towards protesters @PoliceMv ? You’re not in a war zone + you wouldn’t have to do it even if we were, isn’t it?
— Shahindha Ismail 🎈 (@HindhaIsmail) March 16, 2018
#FreeWaddey ain't no sunshine when he's gone https://t.co/DhcbP1mT6w
— xiena saeed 🎈 (@dorinbakedbeans) March 18, 2018
Lawyers are being SUSPENDED on Police Initiation, lawyers not given NOTICE of time of Bail Hearings, NO sufficient NOTICE to attend Investigations, Recording Devices used & lawyer/client PRIVILEGE impinged, lawyers TARGETED at protests..#StopHaressingLawyers #MaldivesInCrisis pic.twitter.com/eEvM4lz3md
— Mariya Didi 🎈 (@MariyaDidi) March 18, 2018
My mother has been severely injured and has burns in her foot and knee from an alleged tear gas grenade from last night's protests! #MaldivesInCrisis #AniyaaveriRaees #Huttuvaa pic.twitter.com/IGImSoqAVa
— Adam Shiman (@ShymanAdam) March 17, 2018
Free @AslamAslamtey!! #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #Maldives pic.twitter.com/Av7wsyhlz4
— Sabra #FreePN 🎈 (@SabraNoordeen) March 15, 2018
Free @Shifana_ !#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #MaldivesCrisis pic.twitter.com/i1x4sDQajP
— Eva Abdulla 🎈❓ (@evattey) March 16, 2018
Amilla gedhoruga thibbas koba salaamatheh neiyy!
— Battey Kareem (@batteyaw) March 17, 2018
Free @HassanIsmail20 now! pic.twitter.com/fe1jxJZTFS
Rough translation: "No escape even if you're just at your own home!"
Release my beloved wife and her 2 sisters now pic.twitter.com/3QDK6vHlvA
— Mohamed Rasheed (@kubey2013) March 17, 2018
13. A lawyer points out some suspicious activity on her clients phone
My client @ilyas_labeeb is in police custody under SoE since 8/3/2018. It is concerning to receive information of alleged activity on telegram. Also few minutes back, his account name was changed to “Deleted Account” pic.twitter.com/4YgmvG1x83
— Safa Sharyf 🎈❔ (@safasharyf) March 14, 2018
14. Maldives Police find a suspicious sound recorder
Fuluhunge bandhugaiva faraathakai qaanoony vakeeleh bahdhalu kurevvi iru, bahdhaluvun beyhvunu thanun recording device eh fenunu kamah bune shakuva hushalahuvvafai vaathy fuluhun midhany ekan ithurah thahgeegu kuramun.
— Maldives Police (@PoliceMv) March 14, 2018
Rough translation: "We are investigating a matter that was raised with us regarding a sound recorder discovered in a room where a meeting with a lawyer and someone under custody occurred." Yup, dhivehi sentences can be quite long.
Baalees dhashun fisthola 🔫,
— Ali Nazeer (@alynazeer) March 15, 2018
Bed sheet dhashun pen drive,
Godhadi dhashun $💰,
Endhu dhashun kalhufoshi 💼 ,
Emmefahun 👇
Gondi dhashun recorder🖥,
Car dhashun mirus fen kothalhu🌶,@PoliceMv thi ulhey zaathun aharemen miulhenee ladhun 2 fai kairi kuran nukerigen 🤔 https://t.co/W7fAOt45xU
This tweet makes fun of Maldivian Police's continuing tendency to suddenly find incriminating evidence against political targets whenever they need to.
Rough translation:
"From under the pillow the pistol,
from under the bed sheet the pen-drive,
from under the mattress money,
from under the bed the black box,
Most recently,
From under the chair a recorder,
from under the car packets of pepper water,
I'm struggling to keep my legs together out of shame"
Reports circulating of Govt trying to get a court order to arrest @hisaanhussain claiming she planted the recorder found in the Police investigation room at Dhoonidhoo during the Chief Justice’s confidential lawyer meeting. #mvcrisis #StateOfEmergencyMV #Maldives
— Sabra #FreePN 🎈 (@SabraNoordeen) March 14, 2018
15. There was some intense drama regarding accusations against opposition activist Naeematha
When this woman dragged Naeematha's MURDERED daughter through the mud & exposed privileged info of her grandchildren under state care to make a political point, it was okay. But now she's crying foul?!! Nice!! Cry me a river, why don't you?! https://t.co/VwKlOFPAeR
— عاއިئشة (@ishahr) March 15, 2018
16. Maldivian MP Ahmed Nihan repeats hateful "100% Muslim" anti-diversity myth in rebuttal of EU Parliament resolution
My name is Ahmed Nihan & I strongly condemn the EU Parliament resolution calling for freedom of religion in Maldives against article 9 & 10 of our Constitution. We are a 100% Muslim nation & we have the right to remain with the religion we embraced 865 years ago. @EU_Maldives
— Ahmed Nihan (@ahmed_nihan) March 15, 2018
16. Tales of Faris Maumoon's continued suffering under police custody
.@afarismaumoon was handcuffed & forcibly dragged out of his cell by 6 @PoliceMv officers at around 5 pm Fri 16 March "for interview" without his lawyers.
— Maumoon Hameed (@maanhameed) March 17, 2018
Faris refused to speak to investigators without his lawyer, so police eventually agreed to allow him to call his lawyer.
Maldives twitter last week #1
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week.
Here are some interesting things Maldivians talked about on twitter last week. A long term collection could be very useful for reflection and analysis.
1. @reallynattu creates satirical voting app
Since this has leaked and people got a glimpse of this super duper top secret extremely sensitive totally legit app we've been working on. So releasing #VoteApp for public use. Tweet your features to add to this.
— Nattu (@reallynattu) March 7, 2018
iOS: https://t.co/yZYEepIJ3i
Android: https://t.co/8W1jtkTwpz pic.twitter.com/EGbczx12rw
An English translation:
The top text reads "Voteapp". Next to it is a drop down menu that says "Presidential election".
Below that the title says "Candidates". Below this the same portrait of current president Abdulla Yameen is displayed five times in a row, giving the voter a wide range of candidates to vote for.
Below this is the presidents full name, "Yameen Abdul Gayoom". The president doesn't use this version in his campaigning or current activities perhaps to distant himself from his brother Maumoon. Next to this the text reads "The driving force behind the progress that the Maldives is experiencing".
After this is a section where the voter decides what kind of reward they want for voting. They are given a choice of money (from well wishers), employment (a coordinator position), or a flat from Hulhumale'. In the mockup the voter has chosen money, and the options for collecting it (deposit, cheque, or a letter delivered to your residence) are below. As the voter has selected the first option, a field to enter their account number and reward amount sits next to the Bank of Maldives and Maldives Islamic Bank logos.
At the very bottom the text reads "press to vote", with the subtext "I swear to god that I won't change my vote". The word used for "my" is "alhugandu", a relic of the Maldivian caste system, which is the self depreciating word one must use for oneself when talking to someone who demands respect; whether it be your elders, a teacher, or certain dictators. The literal translation of "alhu" is slave.
2. @paperclippenny and @legacyofpain attend mandatory marriage classes
"no anal!!" - Marie #marriageclass
— Executive Hobo 🎈 (@legacyofpain) March 7, 2018
Marie seems to be one of their tutors.
Marie just called genitals "shameful organs". Wow, I call them fun parts. This is bleak. #marriageclass
— Executive Hobo 🎈 (@legacyofpain) March 7, 2018
A word for genitals in Dhivehi is "ladhuvethi gunavan", literally "shameful organ".
I'm pretending I'm watching a play. This is a haunting one man show about a man who has given up on life and is clutching on to religion because otherwise his life has no meaning. #marriageclass
— Executive Hobo 🎈 (@legacyofpain) March 7, 2018
Fucking hell! He just called us factories #marriageclass
— penny 🎈❓ (@paperclippenny) March 7, 2018
Oh my God so many diseased ladhuvethi gunavan!!! My eyes!!! My beautiful eyes!!!! #marriageclass
— Executive Hobo 🎈 (@legacyofpain) March 7, 2018
This man's wife tried to leave him... Several times #marriageclass
— penny 🎈❓ (@paperclippenny) March 7, 2018
All financial responsibilities on men. No pressure. Eyrun mimeehun gengulheveynee. #marriageclass
— penny 🎈❓ (@paperclippenny) March 7, 2018
Seriously dude 😠
I don't think this guy thinks that women have a brain. To me it sounds like this guy thinks that women are just walking wombs. #marriageclass
— Executive Hobo 🎈 (@legacyofpain) March 7, 2018
Please ladies, stay in your marriage. Your guy invested a lot in this venture - marriage teacher #marriageclass
— penny 🎈❓ (@paperclippenny) March 7, 2018
It’s happening!!!! #OccupySaiHotaa https://t.co/tn51rHPT5q
— Hamy (@ashahamy) March 8, 2018
What we are trying to is eliminate gender segregated spaces and normalize eating at Sai Hotaa for women. Ultimate goal is for women to be able to do this without the need for ‘gatu’. #OccupySaiHotaa @KeevveMV
— Aryj (@Arrryj) March 8, 2018
"gatu" is the Maldivian slang version of "having the guts". The response is to a question basically asking why women weren’t being “gut” 365 days a year.
Occupy Sai Hotaa https://t.co/njXP4KMwfs
— Aryj (@Arrryj) March 8, 2018
We are at aibalhey #OccupySaiHotaa
— Keevve! (@KeevveMV) March 8, 2018
Our team will be here until 1400PM. So come and join us! pic.twitter.com/9qaPrdNsjo
Occupysaihotaa: Anhenverin hotaa thakah! https://t.co/FkTrgatlRz
— Mihaaru (@Mihaarunews) March 8, 2018
The headline reads: Occupysaihotaa: Women (go) to the tea houses! (sai = tea, hotaa = hotel).
Hi @Mihaarunews,
— Aryj (@Arrryj) March 8, 2018
The article states that I was leading the movement, which is inaccurate.
The #Keevve movement and #OccupySaiHotaa are both lead by @NihayaAhmed, @ashahamy and me as explained over the phone.
Please amend the article to reflect this.
.#TimeIsNow to break the gender stereotypes. Today, on #womensday our team at UNDP joined #OccupySaiHotaa. #IWD2018 pic.twitter.com/HYO9f2c2SB
— UNDP Maldives (@UNDPMaldives) March 8, 2018
Okay, this wins! I think it was @shaari that suggested Dhivehi Keun at Moon Cafe’. Varah salhi. #OccupySaiHotaa #keevve nudhaanvee! pic.twitter.com/oScpQhaRB7
— Hamy (@ashahamy) March 10, 2018
Bill for 8 people!!!!! #OccupySaiHotaa #Keevve @KeevveMV pic.twitter.com/nQK9hCQvDQ
— Hamy (@ashahamy) March 8, 2018
At Moon Café for dinner. #OccupySaiHotaa pic.twitter.com/LZUlxQQma0
— Aryj (@Arrryj) March 10, 2018
Late Nasira was the bravest among us, she initiated #OccupySaiHotaa
— Yuha Mauroof (@YuhaMauroof) March 9, 2018
A true inspiration. May god bless her 💞✨ pic.twitter.com/lr5tdPaZYM
We came for lunch to memorial saihotaa & also ordered a Rukuraa as a drink. A man approached to my friend and said "RAAKOLHEH dheebala." Anheneh saiboan ananee raa boan thoa? #keevenaananvee #OccupySaiHotaa #teammemorial #happyWomensDay2018 #InternationalWomensDay @safaathahmed pic.twitter.com/1sNzwPp7tR
— Anthi (@shafaafahmed) March 8, 2018
Seeing #OccupySaiHotaa photos is so heartwarming. The times are a changing indeed. :’) Shoutout to all the men being supportive as well.
— 🎈Nora Nazeer ✨ (@NoraNazeer) March 8, 2018
Me and @rushdhar today occupying a sai hotaa #OccupySaiHotaa #InternationalWomenDay #KeeveNudhaanvee @KeevveMV pic.twitter.com/XULcBtNihB
— Sajidha Mufeed 🇲🇻 (@SaajiMV) March 8, 2018
Ok update: I can feel the stares, hear tiny squeaks here and there. The service however is really nice. Just the testosterone I feel discriminated by.
— Nihaya 🎈 (@NihayaAhmed) March 8, 2018
Anhenunnah Sai Hotalehgai fenun dhathi kamakah vany #Keevve #OccupySaiHotaa #IWD2018
If you use the #OccupySaiHotaa and search here you will notice it’s becoming the norm and people are going to Sai Hotaa’s on a daily basis, I myself went tonight with my sisters tonight itself to participate in it and to show my support. It’s already their 2nd time
— Adam Isham (@adamisham) March 11, 2018
4. Some men aren't too happy about it
Feminism is beautiful. But why occupy sai hotaa? Why not propose separate sai hotas for women? Men need the privacy to talk the "men talk" at saihota. Likewise, women.
— I l h a m (@ilhaamnil) March 8, 2018
Issue-based agendas would facilitate women empowerment instead of trying to create a resemblance of men & women
Noannaanu salaamatheh , vaki varakah dho sai hotaa thah hingaa meehun ah keiy vaanee. Miadhu ekani chummi ziyaaratheh kolli kamahtakaa mas dhuvahuge supply huss vejje eh burun!!
— Manih Rasheed (@m3ndu3) March 8, 2018
English translation: "There is no escape, there is only so much that tea house managers will take. (We've?) run out of a months supply just because of one visit!
#SaiHotaOccupied pic.twitter.com/yyLqmcdo2B
— Manih Rasheed (@m3ndu3) March 8, 2018
#OccupySaiHotaa wahhabees ge lagondi akah ketheh nuvi. Keep breaking these rulez. 💪👧❤@KeevveMV @JCIKaafu @Arrryj @siruarts pic.twitter.com/ukYk543QcL
— Aydh (@janavaar) March 9, 2018
Peeing in a bottle: Man’s greatest achievement?
This is the best that Salafi propagandist Siru “Arts” could come up with to mock the #OccupySaiHotaa movement.
The black text on top reads:
"This year the women's groups went to the tea houses
next year (they'll go) fishing"
The red bottom text reads:
“Next year - trying to pee into a thola bottle far away without utilising any devices”
On the bottom left the silhouette peeing is labeled "men" and the female rage comic face is lablled "women".
Today I've learned a lot. Thanks all who opposed nicely.
— I l h a m (@ilhaamnil) March 9, 2018
This needs to move forward. At the same, time addressing other related issues are important.
I've already decided to join the #OccupySaiHotaa movement. #twitterlessons
5. Maldives celebrates International Women's Day 2018
When I first started out as a design student, some of my first design idols were female Maldivian designers. Fast forward to 3+ years of working and I've met more female designers than male.
— Immi Saleem (@immisalym) March 8, 2018
Here's an attempt at documenting our female designers. Feel free to add on.#IWD2018
#IWD2018 pic.twitter.com/wsObiM9kg0
— Benefit (@Benefitmv) March 6, 2018
Celebrating the courageous women who stepped up for justice. Aisha @mysticaish is fighting for justice for her brother @yaamyn. Bravo! #WomenStepUp #PressForProgess #IWD2018 #WeAreYaamyn pic.twitter.com/lwFdBcMJ5B
— Mv Democracy Network (@MDN_mv) March 8, 2018
This brave lady Shameema, has an injured spine from being hit by water at high pressure, by @PoliceMv
— MP Rozaina Adam 🎈 (@Roxeyna) March 8, 2018
Pepper sprayed daily, she was brutally kicked by a policeman during a peaceful protest even last week & yet she’s on the roads everyday fighting 4 #Democracy#PressforProgress pic.twitter.com/fFDYVtMPan
For @moyameehaa ‘s mum, a woman who’s been asking where her son is for 1307 days, despite inhumane obstructions from the state. #IWD2018
— Shaff Hameed 🎈❔ (@shoffot) March 8, 2018
I want to talk about polygamy, child brides, criminalization of relations outside wedlock, ban on women marrying non-muslims, restrictions on wives to initiate divorce, & lax child maintenance laws. But idiots might come after my head, shouting "dheenatakaa,gaumatakaa"!
— HawwaLubna 🎈❓ (@HawwaLubna) March 8, 2018
So happu
The Police raised our home today. They took with them my mother’s old iPad. They can expect to find a lot of pretty crochet designs. #MaldivesInCrisis
— Eva Abdulla 🎈❓ (@evattey) March 8, 2018
These women are my heroes. I hope for the day Maldives will give answers. Their strength in the face of brutality is the best of our humanity. #IWD2018 #FindMoyaMeehaa #WeAreYaamyn pic.twitter.com/bsqd9ZupQU
— Ish 🎈 (@bananatarts) March 8, 2018
We did #OccupySaiHotaa . Adhives dhaanvaane, #Keevve nudhaanvy? @safaathahmed couldn't tag you pic.twitter.com/MVs3icrmUf
— Luj 🌹 (@lujainshujau) March 8, 2018
Just got called a "feminazi". Because I've this weird belief that women's bodies are their own business. It's radical, I know. That's why they liken me & my kind to nazis, because believing in female self-determination is roughly equivalent to genocide. 🙄
— F 🎈❓ (@_faz_) March 8, 2018
This #InternationalWomensDay let’s not forget LGBTIQA Dhivehi women who do not have the privilege of being visible, let alone freedom to be. We exist. Claims of intersectional allegiance fall short of true solidarity when our existence is not acknowledged. #ALLWomen
— Kanbaafaanu ❓🎈 (@Kanbaafaanu) March 8, 2018
6. Maldives telecom company Dhiraagu gives police full access to opposition activist @Thayyib's SIM
Dhiraagu finally admits they gave police access to @Thayyib’s SIM.
— Mickail Naseem 🎈 (@MickailNaseem) March 8, 2018
Even if it was to honour a court order, why did @Dhiraagu not have the basic courtesy to inform the service recipient of this action? Why did it keep issuing vague statements denying the accusation? https://t.co/G5PfGFW1rV
Attn: I am going to move my Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram and other communication platforms to my SriLanka number. I am using @Dhiraagu services from 1997 (started from pager) & many times they have violated my privacy. records must be there.
— Thayyib #PN2018 (@thayyib) March 8, 2018
thank you @Google @gmail @Twitter @TwitterSupport @verified @facebook those who wants stop me, may attempt again and more, please protect my accounts.
— Thayyib #PN2018 (@thayyib) March 8, 2018
There was no lawful purpose. Since @Dhiraagu gave @PoliceMv the means to impersonate @thayyib they aided in the commission of a crime: identity fraud.
— Maumoon Hameed (@maanhameed) March 8, 2018
A cloned SIM's real use is not to intercept messages, but to appear to others as the real one, i.e. to commit identity fraud. pic.twitter.com/PF06AOeNLO
A sad day, but I see NO other option than to quit @Dhiraagu after 19 years.
— Ashraf Ayu (@Ashraf_Ayu) March 8, 2018
I wonder why @dhiraagu did NOT appeal like @Apple did on maintaining customers’ trust & their integrity..
Especially knowing the Corruption Index Level of our State.@Mirshan :(@OoredooMaldives :)
What @Dhiraagu did was a crime of the same magnitude as issuing an ID Card/Passport bearing @thayyib‘s photo & particulars for someone else to impersonate him. What an institutionalized criminal activity!#SIMcloningCompany pic.twitter.com/1fWj6GyEh6
— Imthiyaz Fahmy (@Imthiyazfahmy) March 8, 2018
More next week!