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Extreme weather compels emergency relief from Maldives’ government

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Minivan News

Maldivian government authorities are providing emergency services and relief funds to island communities battered by three weeks of “extreme weather”.

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) issued a statement today (May 15) urging island and atoll councils to report any damage caused by the “harsh weather” as soon as possible.

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Maldives approaching ‘critical juncture’ with upcoming elections – UN official

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UN News Service

9 May 2013 – The upcoming elections in the Maldives represent an important opportunity to move forward with its democratic transition, a senior United Nations official stressed today, as he wrapped up a three-day visit to the country.

“We are at a critical juncture in the Maldives, and the forthcoming elections will be an important step in its democratic transition,” Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, told reporters in the capital, Malé.

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Maldives MAAMV001 Annual Report 2012

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IFRC

This report covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2012

Overview

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GIEWS Country Brief: Maldives 23-January-2013

The entire land area of the country is only 300 sq km of which some 9 000 hectares are covered with permanent crops dominated by coconuts and only 3 990 hectares are considered arable. Practically no cereals are produced, therefore the population, estimated at 324 000 (FAOSTAT, 2012), is heavily dependent on imported food. Cereal import requirements in 2013 marketing year (January/December) are forecast at normal level of about 48 500 tonnes, consisting mainly of wheat and rice.

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Thailand provides financial aid towards the flooding situation in Maldives

On 13 December 2012, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, on behalf of the Royal Thai Government, donated 10,000 USD (or approximately 300,000 Baht) as financial support towards the flooding situation to the Maldives Government via Mr. Sanan Angubolkul, Honorary Consul-General of Maldives to Thailand.

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Severe flooding in Hoarafushi damages 95 households

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Minivan News

Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall on Monday has forced several residents of Hoarafushi in Haa Alif atoll to evacuate their homes after flood waters damaged furniture and electrical wiring in 95 households.

Speaking to Minivan News today, Hoarafushi Island Council Chair Ahmed Mauroof said 95 households were flooded, affecting an “estimated 600 people.”

“The cost of the damage caused by flooding is expected to rise to millions,” Mauroof said, explaining that furniture and electronic equipment were damaged in the affected households.

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The other side of paradise: A human rights crisis in the Maldives

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Amnesty

To many, the Maldives are a paradise on earth attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. But a campaign of violent repression this year has shattered this idyllic image, exposing a human rights crisis that has gripped the country since President Mohamed Nasheed was ousted in February 2012. As this document shows, the police and military have frequently attacked peaceful demonstrators since then. The government of the Maldives has a responsibility under its Constitution to prevent the country slipping back into the old pattern of repression and injustice.

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Maldives (MAAMV001) Mid-year report 2012

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IFRC

MAAMV001

30 August 2012

This report covers the period 1 January to 30 June 2012

Overview

The resignation of President of the Republic of Maldives in early February resulted in considerable political upheaval and a deteriorating security situation, which lasted for several weeks. Apart from sporadic incidents, the security situation has returned to normalcy. However, disputes between the various political parties regarding the legitimacy of the leadership of former Vice-President continue.

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Secretary-General calls on Maldives to resolve political crisis peacefully

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UN News Service

5 June 2012 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on all the parties concerned in the Maldives to resolve the current political crisis peacefully and through a national process based on dialogue and consensus.

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In Maldives, UNICEF supports efforts by the government to fight malnutrition

MAAFUSHI, Maldives, 17 May 2012 – Fathimath Nafsa takes her 2-year-old son Ismail Nashiu to the local health center on Maafushi Island for a check-up. The doctors want to monitor his growth because he is malnourished and underweight. His mother is concerned that Ismail may not grow to his full potential.

She and her husband spend hours trying to feed Ismail, but he often grows irritable and refuses food. "He stays cranky and doesn't eat enough food. He also doesn't play often with other children, and we are concerned about his growth," says Ms. Nafsa.

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MAAMV001 - Annual Report 2011

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IFRC

This report covers the period 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011

In brief

Programme outcome

To support the development and delivery of relevant community-based programmes and services by the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC). This aims to save lives, reduce and limit the most urgent underlying causes of vulnerability, promotes healthy and safe living and mobilizes volunteers to support capacity building and the fulfilment of its mandate.

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Nearly 60 islands hit with water crisis

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Minivan News

By Hawwa Lubna

Aishath Haseena* and her sisters, clutching empty bottles, rushed to the water tank near the mosque as soon as the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) officials finished re-filling the tank. It had been empty for over two weeks.

“Water tanks in almost all the houses are empty now. So everyone started to collect water from the public tanks. But, two weeks back, the public tanks also ran out of water,” Haseena, a resident of Hithadhoo in Addu Atoll, told Minivan News today.

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Location Map as of March 2012

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To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

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Political upheaval should not affect Maldive climate policy - official

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AlertNet

By Thin Lei Win

BANGKOK (AlertNet) – A change of leaders in the Maldives should not affect the country’s much-praised climate policy and the country remains committed to becoming the world’s first carbon neutral country, a top environmental official told AlertNet.

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GIEWS Country Brief: Maldives 13-February-2012

The entire land area of the country is only 300 sq km of which some 9 000 hectares are covered with permanent crops dominated by coconuts and only 3 990 hectares are considered arable. Practically no cereals are produced, hence the population of 314 000 is heavily dependent on imported food stuffs. Current imports of wheat and rice are steady at about 45 000 tonnes per annum.

The Maldives has, however, very productive fisheries sector which provides a good source of food locally and income by supplying to the tourism industry which caters for some 700 000 tourists annually.

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New climate change models for Maldives predict rising sea temperatures

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Minivan News

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) has completed a nine-month research into developing a model interpreting the future climatic change scenarios for the Maldives that can provide projections which can referred during national and local development planning.

RIMES, based in Bangkok, provides regional early warning services and capacity building to its member states in Africa and Asia – including Maldives- in the end-to-end early warning of tsunami and hydro-meteorological hazards.

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Dengue Outbreak DREF operation n° MDRMV001 - Final report

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IFRC

Summary: CHF 42,600 was allocated from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 1 July 2011 to support the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) in the conduct of risk communication/disease prevention and vector control activities in 190 island communities in support of the national response to the dengue outbreak.

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Appeal No. MAAMV001 Programme Update No. 2

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IFRC

In brief Programme outcome To support the development and delivery of relevant community-based programmes and services by the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC). This aims to save lives, reduce and limit the most urgent underlying causes of vulnerability; promote healthy and safe living and mobilize volunteers to support capacity building and the fulfilment of its mandate.

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Long Term Planning Framework - Maldives Country Office 2012-2015

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IFRC

1. Who are we?

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Maldives has a small country office (head of country office and three support staff) supporting the development of the Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC).

2. What is our mission?

The mission of MRC, as set out in the Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015, is to volunteer, participate and partner in delivering humanitarian service to the most vulnerable.

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High-risk South Asia inks pact on disaster response

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AlertNet

11 Nov 2011 16:56 Source: Alertnet // Krittivas Mukherjee

By Krittivas Mukherjee

ADDU CITY, Maldives, Nov 11 (AlertNet) - Eight South Asian countries agreed a pact on Friday to provide one another with quick assistance during natural disasters aimed at boosting response in a region that is among the world’s most disaster prone.

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