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MDP government will terminate Rasmalé project if it proceeds without public consultation: Fayyaz

Former MDP chairperson Fayyaz Ismail said a future MDP government would revoke the Rasmalé project agreement if it proceeds without public consultation, speaking on Adhadhu's "Fenna Nunfenna" program. Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of reclaimed Rasmalé land to the UAE's Eagle Hills were signed on September 21, with the government aiming to sign the definitive agreement on November 11.

Latest If Ras Male' project agreement is signed without public consultation, a future MDP government will terminate contract and notify Eagle Hills that no compensation will be provided: Fayyaz Raajje (English), 1 Nov, 18:07

  • Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of Rasmalé land to Eagle Hills were signed. September 21 2 outlets
latest 1 Nov, 18:07

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Reported over28 h 31 minfirst to latest report
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  • Wed 11 Nov The government aims to sign the definitive agreement for the Rasmalé deal. Adhadhu (English) 3 sources
  1. Mon 21 Sep
    Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of Rasmalé land to Eagle Hills were signed. September 21 only Adhadhu (English) Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of Rasmalé—land currently being reclaimed at Fushidhiggaru lagoon using state funds—to Eagle Hills were signed on September 21.

    Word for word from the report in Adhadhu (English). Open the report

  2. Mon 21 Sep
    The government signed the Commercial Terms Agreement with Eagle Hills for the development of reclaimed land at Fushidhiggaru Falhu. September 21 only Maldives Voice The government signed the Commercial Terms Agreement with Eagle Hills on September 21 for the development of approximately 500 hectares of reclaimed land at Fushidhiggaru Falhu.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Voice. Open the report

  3. Sun 25 Oct
    More than 60 MDP National Council members called for an emergency meeting to determine the party's position on the project. Sunday only Maldives Voice More than 60 members of the party's National Council have called for an emergency meeting to determine the MDP's official position and possible course of action regarding the project on Sunday.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Voice. Open the report

  4. Wed 28 Oct
    President Muizzu spoke on PSM's 'Nation Chat' programme, defending the Ras Malé development and confirming the agreement would be submitted… October 28 only Maldives Voice Speaking on PSM's 'Nation Chat' programme on October 28, Muizzu said there was nothing untoward in the arrangement and confirmed that the agreement with Eagle Hills would be submitted to Parliament for consideration by the relevant committee.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Voice. Open the report

  5. Wed 11 Nov
    The government aims to sign the definitive agreement for the Rasmalé deal. November 11 only Adhadhu (English) newest The government aims to sign the definitive agreement on November 11, coinciding with the Maldives' Republic Day.

    Word for word from the report in Adhadhu (English). Open the report

Who said what

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  • I am stating very clearly: if this is done without seeking the people’s input, we will revoke the agreement once we return to power.

    Fayyaz Ismail Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

  • President Muizzu must ask the Maldivian people what they want. He needs to open the floor for debate and provide a platform for those with concerns to voice them. Without doing so, the Constitution must not be amended; this project should …

    Fayyaz Ismail Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

  • As they gradually settle here, rights over that land begin to emerge. When a large number of people from powerful nations reside there, it becomes very easy to exert pressure on a small nation like ours, demanding rights or the ability to …

    Fayyaz Ismail Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

  • We will also inform Eagle Hills of this. If they participate in a project led by an unpopular government during its remaining two years, they should know where the Maldivian people stand. In terms of compensation, they might not even be en…

    Fayyaz Ismail Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

Promises in this story

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  • Mohamed Muizzu · That not a single grain of sand from Rasmalé would be leased or given for free to any foreign party, even for a single day

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  • Muizzu · Submit the full Eagle Hills agreement to parliament

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  • Fayyaz Ismail · A future MDP administration would terminate the Rasmalé project agreement if the government proceeds without public consultation

    Promised Follow it

How the story developed

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  1. Sun 1 Nov1 report
  2. Sat 31 Oct2 reports

How the reporting differs

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Every outlet's headline usesmdpgovernmentwithoutpublicconsultationfayyaz
Adhadhu (English)News outlet

MDP government will terminate Rasmalé project if it proceeds without public consultation: Fayyaz

99 years Lease period for Rasmalé land
Only in this outlet's headlinerasmal
Maldives VoiceNews outlet

MDP government will revoke Ras Male' agreement if it proceeds without public consultation: Fayyaz

More than 60 number of MDP National Council members who called for an emergency meeting
Only in this outlet's headlinerevoke
6 h 5 min later Open at outlet(opens the report at Maldives Voice)
Raajje (English)News outlet

If Ras Male' project agreement is signed without public consultation, a future MDP government will terminate contract and notify Eagle Hills that no compensation will be provided: Fayyaz

99 years Length of land lease for Ras Male' project to Eagle Hills
Only in this outlet's headlinesignedfuturecontractnotifyeagle
28 h 31 min later Open at outlet(opens the report at Raajje (English))

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Who reported it, and when

3 outlets, over 28 h 31 min
  1. Adhadhu (English) 31 Oct, 13:36 · first report
  2. Maldives Voice 31 Oct, 19:41 · 6 h 5 min later
  3. Raajje (English) 1 Nov, 18:07 · 28 h 31 min later
31 Oct, 13:361 Nov, 18:07

Newest report: Raajje (English), 1 Nov, 18:07. Reports with a date and no time are listed but not placed on the line.

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  • Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of Rasmalé land to Eagle Hills were signed. September 21 Adhadhu (English)Maldives Voice Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of Rasmalé—land currently being reclaimed at Fushidhiggaru lagoon using state funds—to Eagle Hills were signed on September 21.

    Word for word from Adhadhu (English). Open the report

    The government signed the Commercial Terms Agreement with Eagle Hills on September 21 for the development of approximately 500 hectares of reclaimed land at Fushidhiggaru Falhu.

    Word for word from Maldives Voice. Open the report

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  • Lease period for Rasmalé land 99 years Adhadhu (English) While the government maintains that Rasmalé is being leased for 99 years, Eagle Hills has indicated that the 99-year lease term would restart upon the sale of properties before the initial period expires.

    Word for word from Adhadhu (English). Open the report

  • Area of Rasmalé land covered by commercial terms 500 hectares Adhadhu (English) Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of Rasmalé—land currently being reclaimed at Fushidhiggaru lagoon using state funds—to Eagle Hills were signed on September 21.

    Word for word from Adhadhu (English). Open the report

  • number of MDP National Council members who called for an emergency meeting More than 60 Maldives Voice More than 60 members of the party's National Council have called for an emergency meeting to determine the MDP's official position and possible course of action regarding the project on Sunday.

    Word for word from Maldives Voice. Open the report

  • area of reclaimed land to be developed under the agreement approximately 500 hectares Maldives Voice The government signed the Commercial Terms Agreement with Eagle Hills on September 21 for the development of approximately 500 hectares of reclaimed land at Fushidhiggaru Falhu.

    Word for word from Maldives Voice. Open the report

  • Length of land lease for Ras Male' project to Eagle Hills 99 years Raajje (English) the decision to lease land for the Ras Male' project to Eagle Hills for 99 years

    Word for word from Raajje (English). Open the report

  • Period over which Fayyaz said land purchases evolved into the Palestine crisis 200 years Raajje (English) a process that evolved over 200 years into the major crisis seen today, where they now claim established rights over those territories

    Word for word from Raajje (English). Open the report

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Figures in these reports

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  • 99 years Lease period for Rasmalé land Adhadhu (English) While the government maintains that Rasmalé is being leased for 99 years, Eagle Hills has indicated that the 99-year lease term would restart upon the sale of properties before the initial period expires.

    Word for word from the report in Adhadhu (English). Open the report

  • 500 hectares Area of Rasmalé land covered by commercial terms Adhadhu (English) Commercial terms to sell 500 hectares of Rasmalé—land currently being reclaimed at Fushidhiggaru lagoon using state funds—to Eagle Hills were signed on September 21.

    Word for word from the report in Adhadhu (English). Open the report

  • More than 60 number of MDP National Council members who called for an emergency meeting Maldives Voice More than 60 members of the party's National Council have called for an emergency meeting to determine the MDP's official position and possible course of action regarding the project on Sunday.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Voice. Open the report

  • approximately 500 hectares area of reclaimed land to be developed under the agreement Maldives Voice The government signed the Commercial Terms Agreement with Eagle Hills on September 21 for the development of approximately 500 hectares of reclaimed land at Fushidhiggaru Falhu.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Voice. Open the report

  • 99 years Length of land lease for Ras Male' project to Eagle Hills Raajje (English) the decision to lease land for the Ras Male' project to Eagle Hills for 99 years

    Word for word from the report in Raajje (English). Open the report

  • 200 years Period over which Fayyaz said land purchases evolved into the Palestine crisis Raajje (English) a process that evolved over 200 years into the major crisis seen today, where they now claim established rights over those territories

    Word for word from the report in Raajje (English). Open the report

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