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NewsDemocracy icon ‘Hologram Ahmed' passes away at 55
Ahmed Adam, a key figure in the Maldives’ pro-democracy movement known as "Hologram Ahmed," has died at 55. His 2004 arrest for demanding the president's resignation sparked the historic "Black Friday" protests. Despite enduring state-sponsored torture and imprisonment, his activism helped force the nation toward democratic reform.
NewsMDP to protest in Male' on August 12
The MDP, led by Mohamed Nasheed, will protest in Malé on August 12 to address the rising cost of living and economic hardship. The "Black Friday" demonstration targets surging food prices and the high exchange rate under President Muizzu's administration. The party aims to voice public concern over significant inflation and fuel costs.