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Maldivians Rally Against Israel’s Deadly Attacks on Rafah

Maldivians rallied at the Artificial Beach area in Malé on Friday in a protest organised by Isra Association under the banner 'Rafah is Burning,' demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. The article notes the Muizzu administration has not acted on a 19th parliament resolution passed on 1 April calling for a ban on Israeli citizens and goods.

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One outlet so far Only Maldives Republic has reported this among the sources we monitor. A gap in what we monitor, not proof that others did not report it.

What happened

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  1. Thu 16 Nov
    The 19th parliament sent a letter to President Muizzu recommending the cessation of entry permissions for Israeli passport holders. On 16 November 2023 only Maldives Republic On 16 November 2023, the 19th parliament sent a letter to President Muizzu recommending the cessation of entry permissions for Israeli passport holders.

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

  2. Mon 1 Apr
    The 19th parliament passed a resolution calling for a ban on Israeli citizens and goods manufactured in Israel. on 1 April only Maldives Republic Despite a resolution passed by the 19th parliament on 1 April, calling for a ban on Israeli citizens and goods manufactured in Israel, the government has yet to act on the matter.

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

  3. Wed 29 May
    Chief spokesperson Heena Waleed addressed questions at a press conference, sidestepping questions on the Israeli passport ban issue. on Wednesday only Maldives Republic During a press conference on Wednesday, Heena Waleed, the administration's chief spokesperson, sidestepped repeated questions on the issue.

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

  4. Fri 31 May
    Maldivians gathered at the Artificial Beach area in Malé to protest against Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza and demand an immediate ceasef… on Friday only Maldives Republic newest Maldivians gathered at the Artificial Beach area in Malé on Friday to protest against Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza, particularly on the southern city of Rafah, and to demand an immediate ceasefire in the enclave.

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

Who said what

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  • We are proud of what [President] Muizzu and the Maldivian people are doing for the people of Palestine.

    Walid Abu Ali, Palestinian Ambassador to the Maldives Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • He has personally been actively advocating on the matter on social media, condemning [Israel's] actions in Gaza and Rafah. I wholeheartedly support President Muizzu's efforts.

    Walid Abu Ali, Palestinian Ambassador to the Maldives Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • Given the substantial contributions the Maldives has made to advancing Palestinian rights on the international stage, I am convinced that no other nation has demonstrated the same level of commitment to the Palestinian cause as the Maldives

    Heena Waleed, the administration's chief spokesperson Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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