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Inner Maldives CEO Firaq calls for probe into alleged same-sex wedding at resort

Inner Maldives CEO Mohamed Firaq called for a government investigation into a video allegedly showing a same-sex wedding ceremony between two men at a Maldivian resort. Firaq said resorts must comply with Maldivian law regardless of foreign ownership, while some government supporters noted such incidents have occurred in the country for a long time.

Latest Police launch probe into alleged same-sex wedding at Maldivian resort Maldives Voice, 6 Nov, 23:43

latest 6 Nov, 23:43

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  • Even if these resorts are operated by foreign investors, they are not exempt from Maldivian law. Foreign investment is not a license to violate the laws of the land.

    Mohamed Firaq Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

  • ...I call upon the government and relevant authorities to investigate this incident and take legal action.

    Mohamed Firaq Adhadhu (English) Open the report (Adhadhu (English))

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  1. Adhadhu (English) 5 Nov, 08:21 · first report
  2. Maldives Voice 6 Nov, 23:43 · 39 h 22 min later
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  • The Maldives Police Service launched an investigation into a video appearing to show a same-sex marriage ceremony at a resort. Maldives Voice The Maldives Police Service has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that appears to show a same-sex marriage ceremony being held at a resort in the Maldives.

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  • The Maldives Police Service launched an investigation into a video appearing to show a same-sex marriage ceremony at a resort. Maldives Maldives Voice The Maldives Police Service has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that appears to show a same-sex marriage ceremony being held at a resort in the Maldives.

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