Thursday, March 11, 2010

Death threat against a writer in Nasheed's Maldives

President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives likes to present himself as a champion of the freedom of expression and the freedom to dissent. A former dissenter and journalist himself, Nasheed has made well-publicised calls for the release of detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Su Kyi and offered her refuge in the Maldives. But does Nasheed's compassion extend to dissenters in his own country? We may soon find out.

Earlier today, an anonymous writer calling himself/herself Jihad published an article on the online Dhivehi language Muraasil, calling for the death of blogger Hilath Rasheed, known for his pieces against the religious right. The article appeared shortly after Rasheed published an anonymous letter on his blog critical of 'Sheikh' Fareed's forthcoming lecture "Who is Hell calling for?". 

Jihad's article, now removed from Muraasil, repeatedly called for "infidel" Hilath's murder:

"Let's kill off this fellow. Let's behead him." 

Jihad also remonstrates the government for not shutting down Rasheed's "irreligious" blog or taken action against him.

The website's founder Nasrulla Adam told Minivan News that only 'regular and approved' contributors could post content on the website without moderation, meaning they may be able to help the police trace Jihad's identity.

If President Nasheed really is a champion of the free press he will take this opportunity to condemn the death threat against Hilath Rasheed, and reassure writers and dissenters that his government will do everything it can to protect them.

But Nasheed's silence following attacks on child rights and women's rights by religious conservatives isn't encouraging.

Even if Aung San Su Kyi is released, she shouldn't hop on a plane to the Maldives just yet.





9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hilath is a champion of liberty in Maldives. An attack against him would surely unite the various independent parties forming in Maldives to combat the imminent haabee threat - and their retaliation will shake the very foundations of Maldives.

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Anonymous said...

things are really getting out of hand...i have always thought i can live a peace life here. Even maumoon's regime we can live freely and no1 to interfere. but cant take it anymore. go to Kandahar fee sabillilahi blast yourself

Anonymous said...

Agree that things are getting out of hand. We should recognaise that things are getting out of hand across the world. The sermons by Fareed and others are delivered to them by newtork and all Maldivian fanatics have links to Pakistan and Middle East. These sermons and speeches are supported written and financed by them.

Hilath should not take the threat lightly, government should offer Hilath protection.... Having said this, Hilath we are very proud of you.....

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