The violence that has been expected before the first democratic elections under the new constitution has been instigated a fortnight before the elections and has matured into full-scale violence during the last three days; with signs of large scale escalation due to occur before the ill-fated October 8th in Male’.
Anni threatens Maumoon – MDP Office Attacked – Police condemn Monaza Naeem – MDP calls Foul-play – Thasmeen chased from Thulhaadhoo & the denial – DRP chased away from Maavah
Maldives National Defence Forces and the Maldives Police Services gave a joint briefing to the media to assure public that measures would be taken to maintain law and order in the run up to and beyond the elections. It is, however, unlikely that they have the resources, the infrastructure and a decisive leadership to contain a nation turning into a ruthless mob – fanned from within and all around.
Smile and Let Smile 
Anonymous
October 6, 2008 at 11:21 pm
What we need is not democracy, but sincerity.
Anonymous
October 6, 2008 at 7:11 pm
This is the exact situation some of the MPs projected when the first bill in support of the multi party system entered into the parlimentry discussion 5yrs ago.In our part of the world(south asia)multi party system has brought nothing but misery to the entire nation, and I challenge any body who says that we Maldivians will enjoy prosperity and peace under this system. The coming days will prove me right.
Anonymous
October 6, 2008 at 7:01 pm
stop the violence. vote for maumoon.