Abdulla Rifau
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NewsAnti-religious sentiment to be criminalised
The Maldives government has introduced a bill to criminalize genocide and public incitement against religious or ethnic groups. While officially aimed at international compliance, critics fear the broad language will be used to suppress dissent and activism against the Rasmalé deal and Zionist interests.
NewsFinancial disclosures reveal three MPs received monetary gifts
Financial disclosures reveal that Speaker Abdul Raheem and MPs Ahmed Shamheed and Abdulla Rifau received significant monetary gifts from well-wishers. While the Speaker used his funds for travel and debt, the others did not specify their spending. Most MPs met the filing deadline, though two members failed to submit their statements.