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Ahmed Niyaz

Described in the news as: environmental activist; founder of the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO); founder of the Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO).

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Environment Council says it never approved cutting of Villimale' banyan tree The Male' City Council says it never granted permission to cut banyan trees in the beach sports area of Villimale', after an attempt to fell a mature tree led an environmental activist to climb it and police to remove him. Councillor Hussain Furushan says the Environmental Regulatory Authority has instructed the council, police and WAMCO to halt the tree-cutting operation. Sun English Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
Environment Activist climbs up Vilimale’ banyan tree to halt its removal Efforts to cut down a large banyan tree in Vilimale' were halted on 5 Nov after environmental activist Ahmed Niyaz climbed the tree and lay across a branch in protest before police removed him. The tree is one of two banyan trees slated for removal following a vote overseen by President Mohamed Muizzu at a meeting with Vilimale' residents in November 2025. 2 outlets : Adhadhu (English), Sun English Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)

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Vilin'gili

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