Maldives twitter last week #5
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
