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A Yemeni watches from afar — again — as his country erupts in chaos
January 26, 2015 · 5:00 PM EST
By Nina Porzucki
It's a tumultuous time in Yemen. Last week, former President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi resigned after rebels took control of Sanaa, Yemen's capital. Now there are reports of an American drone strike aimed at al-Qaeda fighters in eastern Yemen.
"It's very sad and disheartening to see my country going through all of this violence and instability while being thousands of miles away," says Ibrahim al-Hajiby. He's a Yemeni who currently lives in Minnesota, where he recently graduated from Augsburg College.
This isn't the first time Hajiby has watched history happen in his country from afar. He first came to the United States as a high school exchange student in 2007.
"I just really loved it," he says. "I lived in Cloquet, Minnesota, a very small town up north where the only thing we had was a Walmart, and we would go 'Walmarting' for fun."
When he wasn't Walmarting, Hajiby got to experience a lot of other firsts: snowfall, ice fishing, sledding, hunting. "I really liked the people, liked the culture and so I decided to come back to Minnesota," he says.
He started his freshman year at Augsburg at the end of 2010, just months before Yemen erupted in revolution. Hajiby found himself watching the Arab Spring unfold on the Facebook accounts of his friends, who took part in the protests that filled the capital demanding the exit of Yemen's long-serving dictator, Ali Abdullah Saleh.
"I felt like I was disconnected from historymaking, so I wanted to do something here in the United States, especially in my college," Hajiby says. But he was hesitant to make any political statements or spark action in the US while his family was still at risk in Sanaa.
"And then I connected with my host family in Minnesota and they said, 'We'll support you and encourage you,'" Hajiby says.
He organized a 24-hour protest on the Augsburg campus to raise awareness and solidarity with his friends back in Yemen and all those protesting during the Arab Spring. It was a success, and the president of the college even came out in support.
Today, many of the same activists whom Hajiby supported during the 2011 uprising have criticized the current situation in Yemen, in which a group known as the Houthis — Shiite rebels from Yemen's north — have essentially taken over the government.
"The Houthis are now the de facto authority in Yemen, and they took it by force," Hajiby says. "They are really undermining democracy in my country, and it's really tough. All the process that's gone through the Arab Spring and all these sacrifices of young people are going in vain."
If you're not up on your Yemeni history, here's a primer from The World's Stephen Snyder:
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This Low-Carb Italian Sausage Soup with Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles rocked my world and during January I like to remind readers of some of my low-carb favorites! This tasty soup is also gluten-free, low-glycemic, and can easily be Keto, Paleo, or Whole 30 with the right ingredient choices. Use the Diet-Type Index to find more recipes like this one.
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If you enter Italian Sausage Soup into the search bar on Kalyn's Kitchen, it's pretty easy to see that spicy or mild turkey Italian sausage is one of my favorite ingredients to use for soup. And truthfully, I've loved all the Italian Sausage soups I've posted on the blog, but this Italian Sausage Soup with Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles rocked my world in a special way because of the short bits of zucchini noodles in the soup.
Of course using zucchini noodles instead of pasta or beans in a soup like this also makes it a perfect low-carb and gluten-free recipe, and if you omit the optional grated Parmesan, this soup is also Paleo. You could easily make this recipe Keto as well by using only one can of tomatoes and using full-fat pork sausage. But no matter what kind of diet you choose, I hope you'll try this Low-Carb Italian Sausage Soup with Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles just because it's a really, really delicious soup, and soup like this is a very good reason to keep making zucchini noodles all winter. And if you like that idea, check out this collection of The BEST Low-Carb Zucchini Noodle Soups!
Squeeze the turkey sausage out of the casings and brown it well. Add the browned sausage, chicken stock, canned petite dice tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices to the soup pot and start to simmer. Chop up the red pepper, green pepper, and onion and saute for a few minutes; then add the vegetables to the soup and simmer on low for 30-60 minutes.
After the soup has simmered for a while, use a Spiralizer (or other method for making zucchini noodles of your choice). (I used my Paderno Spiralizer and cut a slit along zucchini and used the thick blade to make short curved noodles that slightly resemble macaroni.) Add noodles to the soup and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes more.
Serve Low-Carb Italian Sausage Soup with Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles hot, with a little freshly grated Parmesan to sprinkle on top if desired!
When the sausage is nicely browned, add it to a medium-sized soup pot with the chicken stock, canned tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, and ground fennel. Let the mixture start to simmer over low heat.
While soup simmers, chop up the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Heat the other teaspoon of olive oil in the same pan you browned the sausage in and cook the peppers and onions for a few minutes, then add to soup pot.
Add noodles to the soup and simmer 20-30 minutes more, depending on how done you like the zucchini.
Season to taste with salt and fresh-ground black pepper and serve hot, with freshly-grated Parmesan to add at the table if desired.
This recipe created by Kalyn and Jake, with inspiration from Italian Sausage, Zucchini, and Macaroni Soup.
This Low-Carb Italian Sausage Soup with Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles is perfect for any phase of the South Beach Diet and most other types of low-carb and low-glycemic diet plans. South Beach would prefer turkey Italian sausage like I used, but other diet plans would allow pork sausage. If you omit the cheese and use approved sausage, this soup will be Paleo.
I am using the nutritional analyzer, wonder what you would say serving size is? 1 cup? my husband and i like the one like this with noodles but I am doing low carb so this is perfect! we really liked it!
I'd say a serving is closer to two cups, maybe somewhere between 1 1/2 and 2. When I estimate the amounts in cups of the ingredient list I get about 15 cups.
Another winner! Didn't have zucchini so we used cubed cabbage, celery & carrot. Delicious!
That sounds good to me; glad you enjoyed it!
This is one of our favorites. I usually add mushrooms too. We are trying to do low carb so it satisfies our craving for goulash!
This soup was wonderful my husband and I really loved it. The only thing I did different was use tomato sauce instead of paste and added the meat of a whole chicken to it. We froze individual containers so we could take them to lunch and they heat up great. This made over 8 servings and is awesome for meal prep. We will make this again for sure!
* except for the zucchini. I forgot to mention that I just plopped the spiralized zucchini into the boiling soup after the 10 min cook time and let it sit for a few min until it was softer. I didn't want the zucchini to get mushy.
Fun to hear how that worked for you! You're smart not to cook the zucchini in the Instant Pot!
I loved all of the flavors in this soup SO MUCH!! Thank you for sharing with us! There was only one problem. My bone broth took so long to make that I was forced to make this in my Instapot because I ran out of time. And it worked perfectly! So I followed all ingredients the same — I just cooked the sausage, and I sautéed the onions and peppers with the meat, during the last few minutes. Then I added all the tomatoes, broth, and seasoning, set my instapot to soup on low for 10 minutes, and it was seriously amazing! Thanks again!
My husband and I maintain a ketogenic diet… Do you think this would be good with about 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream thrown in?
I can't see why that wouldn't be good. Or put plenty of grated Parmesan in the soup!
So glad you liked it! And I am always happy when people individualize the recipes to their own taste!
So glad you liked it! Love those colorful peppers!
Thanks Dennis; so glad you're enjoying the recipes. I still print them myself all the time!
Kalyn…Thanks again for another great low carb dish. I really love your recipes and have filled up a note book with your goodies! One thing that makes your website great is that you provide a real easy way to print your recipes. Other sites have not woken up yet. Most people don't have a computer next to their stove or kitchen. Keep up the good work! Dennis in Fla.
What a great way to incorporate zucchini noodles! I'm so happy that it's soup season now. Making soup is one of my favorite weekend activities.
Lydia, me too, and I'm already thinking of more soup ideas with zucchini noodles.
How well does this soup keep if some is leftover? Do the noodles get too soggy? If so, perhaps I can portion out what is needed for a meal and add the noodles to it. I use zucchini noodles to so many dishes… I keep them in the fridge and use as a base for recipes using pasta or rice. I often zap a portion for 15-30 seconds, add a small amount of pasta/rice on top, then add main course.
Beth, the zucchini is pretty well-cooked in this soup and I didn't notice any problem in reheating it both after it had been in the fridge for a few days and after it had been frozen. I haven't tried microwaving zucchini noodles, will have to try that!


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United States citizens, in my view, have an obligation to understand their government, the Constitution that created it and the Supreme Court's role in interpreting the Constitution.
However, I've thought for a long time that we in the legal profession and the law schools do a mediocre job, at best, in educating the public about the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court.
What I would like to do in this and in occasional succeeding posts is try to explain, with a minimum of legal jargon, the Constitution and the Supreme Court's role in interpreting it. Of necessity, these posts will be selective. I cannot cover everything.
This first post addresses the basic structure of our government as created by the Constitution, including separation of powers, checks and balances and federalism.
The first three articles of the Constitution create and set out the powers of the three branches of government.
First and foremost, Article I deals with Congress, the lawmaking branch, and its two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. All legislation must be passed by both houses in order to become law. Congress may only act pursuant to its enumerated powers.
Second, Article II deals with the President, elected every four years, who enforces the law and thereby exercises executive powers. The President also has primary responsibility for foreign affairs except insofar as Congress is the branch that declares war. All legislation that is passed by both houses must go to the President for his approval.
I noticed it first about eight years ago. Students began asking me in class to repeat what I had just said. This was happening more and more often, so I began to think about its significance, especially for the kind of discussion, or modified Socratic, method I use to teach constitutional law, First Amendment and various seminars. It was especially disconcerting because I had been teaching enthusiastically and, I hope, rather successfully for over three decades.
Once I thought about it, I realized that many students were actually taking dictation on their laptops, rather than thinking about what was being discussed and then taking notes. I also noticed that it was getting harder and harder to get students to participate in class discussion, or even for me to see their faces hidden behind laptops and focused on their laptop screens. And if these things were happening when I was speaking or trying to engage students in discussion, they were surely happening when other students were speaking, further adversely affecting the classroom experience.
My use of the discussion method to teach analysis and evaluation ("thinking like a lawyer")–and not simply to convey doctrine–was therefore being undermined by the use of laptops in the classroom!
It made no real difference that I regularly reminded students that good note-taking was not about taking dictation, that it was essential for their education and professional development that they participate in class discussion and that they make eye contact with me and fellow students. It also did not make any real difference that I occasionally instructed students to stop using their laptops and just to listen for a few minutes.
Of course, I spoke with colleagues about this, and most of them–particularly those using the discussion method–reported similar concerns. Some also were worried about their students surfing the Web and emailing during class, but that was, so far as I knew, not a problem for me because I have always walked around the classroom when I teach for the purpose of keeping students (and myself) more engaged. Despite their concerns, none of my colleagues had banned laptops in the classroom, although I had heard that some faculty at other law schools were beginning to do so.
Finally, I made a decision. Beginning with the 2008-9 academic year, I banned laptops from all my classes, making sure that students registering had sufficient notice. It was not an easy or popular decision to make, and it had a touch of irony because I use a computer for research, writing and communicating with students. And I have always appreciated the typing of exams on computers. But I felt that, as an educator with teaching goals going well beyond the transmission of legal doctrine, I had no real choice in the matter.
Even though I received excellent feedback from many students about the educational value of my ban, I have since repealed the ban in the required con law course because students complained to the administration that they were being forced to take my class without computers.
Though the administration did not compel me to repeal the ban (I believe academic freedom would prevent that), I nevertheless concluded that there was something to the student complaints.
However, I remain convinced that I am correct pedagogically, and I emphasize this to my students.
My law school, Chicago-Kent, and I just wrapped up our 27th annual conference on section 1983 held on April 15-16, 2010. This conference lasted two days and featured nationally known scholars and attorneys addressing different aspects of section 1983 litigation. Over 160 attorneys from all over the country were in attendance and, thanks to the outstanding speakers and excellent audience questions, the conference was once again a major success.
The speakers were Dean and Professor Erwin Chemerinsky (immunities and Supreme Court review), Professor Karen Blum (local government liability) Professor Rosalie Levinson (substantive due process), Professor Carolyn Shapiro (ethical issues), attorney John Murphey (nuts and bolts of section 1983 litigation), attorney Gerry Birnberg (police misconduct) and I (section 1983 cause of action and damages and procedural defenses).
In addition to doing The Section 1983 Cause of Action, I did an hour-long presentation on Damages and Procedural Defenses, which covered compensatory damages, punitive damages, and procedural defenses such as statutes of limitation, preclusion, release-dismissal agreements and wrongful death and survival. The entire conference was audio-taped and I am posting my hour-long presentation as a podcast available for listening and downloading. I hope you find it informative.
For those of you who may be interested in purchasing CDs containing the entire two-day conference, please contact Chicago-Kent's Continuing Legal Education Department at 312-906-5090.
In February 2009, I spoke at Chicago-Kent to our law students and others about important decisions handed down in the Supreme Court's 2007 Term (October 2007–June 2008), and also addressed several pending, and since decided, cases in the 2008 Term which ended in June 2009.
As an experiment, I'm putting the video of this presentation on my blog in the hope that some of you might find it of interest. Please let me know through your comments or via email (snahmod@kentlaw.edu) what you think.
The video link appears below (the video is slightly choppy but it still works just fine and the audio is good).


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UAE leaders issue statements on 48th UAE National Day
'Education will remain a priority and our path to future', says Sheikh Kahlifa
'Education will remain a priority and our path to future', says Sheikh Kahlifa on UAE National Day
The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that "education will remain a priority and our path to the future", adding that the new year's federal budget has allocated a large proportion to funding federal schools and development projects.
In a statement to 'Nation Shield', the UAE Armed Forces' magazine, on the UAE's 48th National Day, Sheikh Khalifa added that the UAE Cabinet issued a resolution to establish an education support fund, which will enable the community to fund education development programmes that focus on building skills, values, trends and exploring and developing talents, as well as providing a decent life for all citizens.
He further added that the government views Emiratisation "as a true measure for success", but clarified, "By Emiratisation, we do not mean the mechanism for employing nationals, but rather a tool for enabling."
Read the full statement:
"My sons and my daughters,
"On this blessed day commemorating the journey of the nation of tolerance and peace, I salute you on the 48th anniversary of the UAE's National Day. On your behalf, we express our congratulations to my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and my brothers, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, and the Crown Princes. We commemorate and express our appreciation for our martyrs, who have performed heroic glories while defending their country.
"On 2nd December, we, the UAE's people and leadership, renew our loyalty to our country, and we commemorate the blessed memory of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his brothers, the Founders, who have established the solid foundations of a strong country that has impressed the entire world with its comprehensive renaissance. It has also granted its citizens pride, dignity and greatness. We shall always remain proud of the achievements of the Founding Fathers, believe in their approach, and follow in their footsteps in advancing the nation and making its people happy.
"For this purpose, the UAE Supreme Council, the federal government and local governments are working in close cooperation to implement policies and strategies into national plans, projects, programmes and initiatives that will improve the quality of services, empower citizens, achieve their aspirations, and ensure their happiness. This cooperation was manifested this year in the growing level of political empowerment, through raising the participation of Emirati women in the Federal National Council, FNC, to 50 percent, which placed the UAE among advanced nations in terms of women's parliamentary representation.
"Dear esteemed citizens,
"The past year has been dedicated to all areas of social development, as more than half of the federal budget's resources have been allocated to fund community development and social benefit programmes to achieve excellence in priority sectors, most notably healthcare, education, creating a safe and coherent community, justice, sustainable infrastructure, and a diverse knowledge-based economy.
"Education will remain a priority and our path to the future, and to confirm this approach, the new year's federal budget has allocated a large proportion to funding federal schools and development projects. The UAE Cabinet issued a resolution to establish an education support fund, which will enable the community to fund education development programmes that focus on building skills, values, trends and exploring and developing talents, as well as providing a decent life for all citizens.
"The federal government began, in coordination with local governments, to implement an ambitious plan to build thousands of housing units around the country. It has also adopted the "National Strategy for Quality of Life 2031," which aims to create a more coherent community.
"To build the capacities of the youth, the UAE Cabinet has adopted a resolution to promote the participation of youth in the boards of government institutions and companies. The government has also launched initiatives that aim to develop leadership capacities of the youth and support the small and medium-sized enterprises, SME, of entrepreneurs, as well as enable them to master the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and become involved in the space industry. This year, we accomplished a monumental achievement with the arrival of the first Emirati astronaut to the International Space Station, ISS. What Hazza Al Mansoori achieved represents the first phase of the UAE's ambitious space programme for the next 100 years, which aims to enhance the country's stature as a global platform for space research and projects, to support sustainable development.
"The government is equally keen to preserve our customs, traditions and national heritage. Reviving and celebrating our heritage and passing them on to future generations is a priority of the UAE. Our heritage is the cornerstone of our identity, an inspiration, the driving force of our journey, and the bridge connecting us to the peoples of the world.
"In the UAE, economic growth indicators, although very important, have never been measured by the amount of success made in the goods produced or services offered, but by the quality of life and the added value offered. They are also measured by the balanced and sustainable development and by the job opportunities created and training provided. Our goal is to make our country the best and most secure place for all community members.
"We also view Emiratisation as a true measure for success. By Emiratisation, we do not mean the mechanism for employing nationals, but rather a tool for enabling. Last September, the Cabinet approved a national fund to support and train Emirati jobseekers and made legal amendments to ensure Emiratis in the private sector receive a pension as they would in the public sector.
"We also look at security as a key measure for economic and social development. There is no development without sustainable security, without the rule of law and without respect for human rights. In this respect, we thank the Ministry of Interior and all its law enforcement and security teams, for the great role played in safeguarding people's rights.
"Thanks to this perfect planning, our country has become a global economic force and an attractive hub for business and investments. To back this up, the government has allowed up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of some companies operating in 13 sectors.
"My sons and daughters,
"You have achieved the goals of the initiative we launched to mark 2019 as the 'Year of Tolerance'. You have been instrumental in making your country a global role model for tolerance and sent a strong message to the world that people can peacefully co-exist if they adopted tolerance as a way of life. Tolerance is a key value in our religion of Islam. It does not mean submission or leniency, but it helps ensure justice, impartiality, acceptance of others and equal opportunities under internationally recognised laws, rights and freedoms.
"Since foundation, our country has adopted a foreign policy that is based on active engagement in international efforts to improve people's lives, to protect environment, to achieve sustainable development goals, and to eliminate poverty, hunger, diseases and illiteracy. Our foreign policy also encourages engagement in international efforts to counter terrorism and extremism and to support peaceful settlements. Our country has come a long way in promoting the culture of peace, providing aid and alleviating suffering of the needy.
"We salute the Emirati diplomacy, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and we appreciate their efforts in maintaining our country's image and sovereignty. Thanks to their efforts, the UAE passport the UAE ranks first in the world, an achievement that demonstrates the stature we have reached and the respect we enjoy at both regional and international levels.
"Our country is steadily striding towards a brighter future, driven by gratitude to the founding fathers, loyalty to the leadership, adherence to the Islamic and Arabic values and identity. We are proud of our servicemen who sacrificed their lives to defend their country, to deter terrorism and to safeguard peace. We will continue our efforts to modernise our Armed Forces and develop their capabilities. We thank our soldiers and commanders for their dedication and we thank the citizens and resident of the UAE for their support.
"May Allah the Almighty keep you safe and bring joy and happiness to you all."
Spirit of the Union that runs through us have rendered the word 'impossible' void: Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the Spirit of the Union that runs through the people of the UAE, have rendered the word 'impossible' void, "and with that, we have turned making achievements to a way of life, and made progress a part of our plans and actions."
In a statement to Nation Shield magazine on the occasion of the 48th UAE National Day, Sheikh Mohammed added, "We will continue to deliver the future for our generations to come. The occasion we are celebrating today is teeming with a myriad of lessons that we have learned from our Founding Fathers, who instilled in us an ambition and will to cope with the changes in the world and to utilise our full potential.
Below is the statement in full:
"Today, the accomplishments of 48 years lay before us, as we remember with all gratitude our Founding Father, the symbol of our union, the founder of our renaissance, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his life companion, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, as well as the rest of the Founding Fathers.
"With their memory, we see a vision that led to the birth of our nation, and an ambition which laid the foundations for a country strengthened by its sons and daughters and its Armed Forces and security services. A nation which champions sustainable development, and embodies the values of unity, loyalty and cohesion.
"The UAE 'model' has shifted from one condition to another, and from age to another, and we have established progress and opened up our aspirations to wider horizons, and for our future generations the best opportunities.
"As Emiratis bask in pride and satisfaction with the achievements and successes of their country, I am sure that they also carry a full sense of responsibility for preserving, developing and growing those achievements.
"The Spirit of the Union that runs through us, have rendered the word 'impossible' void in our dictionary, and with that, we have turned making achievements to a way of life, and made progress a part of our plans and actions.
"We will continue to deliver the future for our generations to come. The occasion we are celebrating today is teeming with a myriad of lessons that we have learned from our Founding Fathers, who instilled in us an ambition and will to cope with the changes in the world and to utilise our full potential.
"As the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) falls on us, we have launched an ambitious strategy that positions the UAE as a model for interactive cities, using Artificial Intelligence to achieve sustainability and accelerate our transition to a knowledge-based economy.
"From an early stage, we realised the importance of space sciences and made it clear that those who won't establish their foothold in space would find it hard on earth. And out of this perspective we have established relevant legislation to groom Emirati cadres capable of delivering the future. We've managed to manufacture the first entirely Emirati-made satellite and celebrated our sons' launch to the International Space Station. And now our young Emiratis are in the final stages of launching Probe Hope next year.
"We have many future plans, which cannot be listed in full here. I suffice here to highlight our clean energy efforts through our trendsetting initiatives, such as Masdar. The UAE leads in its sustainability efforts and use of various forms of renewable energy. The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 targets an energy mix combining renewable, clean energy sources and nuclear power to meet the Emirates' economic requirements and environmental goals.
"As we celebrate today the 48th anniversary of our Union, we launch substantial future-oriented plans and initiatives underpinned by a robust research infrastructure represented in our AI Labs and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
"As to our national economy, we have made great strides thanks to our resilient and flexible legislation, and public-private partnerships transparency and accountability. Despite the global economic slowdown, our non-oil trade is growing and our ecommerce is advancing as well at an annual average rate of 23 percent. Our national economy enjoys an advanced ranking at the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2019, published by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development.
"We have made great strides as well at the level of political empowerment with 337,738 having participated in the latest parliamentary elections. We have strengthened women's empowerment as part of our efforts to achieve gender equality, with Emirati women fulfilling their responsibilities at all levels.
"With our Year of Tolerance drawing to a close this month, tolerance will continue to be an integral part of our social fabric, beliefs and values. We will continue our role in strengthening human fraternity between the followers of different faiths and religions.
"We will maintain our ranking as the world's largest donor of official development aid, relative to our gross national income.
"As we are getting fully geared for Expo 2020 Dubai next year, we will seize the opportunity to showcase to the entire world our best potential across all fronts. We will show to the whole world that our country has become a role model for development and progress. We will spare no efforts to advancing our country and will never hesitate to transfer our experience and knowledge to our brothers and friends.
"On our National Day, I extend my greetings to my brother President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. And I assure all UAE people that our achievements in 2020 will outpace those made in 2019 and will bring us closer to achieving the ambitious goals of the UAE Vision 2021."
'UAE's tremendous progress made possible by our unity, effort and great sacrifices', says Mohamed bin Zayed
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has said that the UAE is entering the future with "optimism", and "our belief that we are on the right path has been reaffirmed," adding in his statement on the occasion of the UAE's 48th National that the country sets "no limits to its aspirations and trusts in its abilities, potential and unity."
In a statement to Nation Shield magazine, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince added that the "UAE's tremendous progress has been made possible by our unity, effort and great sacrifices."
Dear brothers, sisters and sons,
"Another glorious national anniversary has dawned: the 48th anniversary of the union of our dear nation. The UAE's achievements have touched the sky and fill our hearts with pride. The UAE is setting new standards in progress, regionally and internationally. Our country sets an example regarding the will to excel in all fields. The UAE is entering the future with optimism, and our belief that we are on the right path has been reaffirmed. Our country sets no limits to its aspirations and trusts in its abilities, potential and unity. It bets on its children, whom it regards as its most precious asset and an assurance of a bright future. The UAE opens its doors to cooperate with all those who desire the prosperity of mankind.
"On the 48th National Day we recall the past with its challenges as well as the sacrifices of our forefathers. We look at the present with our current achievements and the future with our hopes and ambitions to know where we stand and where we are heading.
"The message I send to the people of the UAE on this great day for our nation is that the UAE's tremendous progress has been made possible by our unity, effort and great sacrifices. We will continue to flourish thanks to the devotion and dedication of our sons. We will continue our success story by holding on to the means of excellence and progress in all fields in a world that is rapidly evolving with ever-expanding challenges. You have been entrusted with a great responsibility that of your country so protect it always, fill it with pride at your achievements, and hoist its flag up high.
"I say to parents, tell your children and grandchildren the story of this great nation and the struggle of our forefathers as well as their unstinting faith in our values and their sacrifices. Tell them about the long and difficult road that we walked until we arrived at the progress we see around us today. Sow in their hearts and minds love for our homeland and remind them that the UAE is, and will remain, strong and pioneering thanks to its children.
"Dear brothers, sisters and sons,
"On this historic day, we remember everyone who lay a brick in building our homeland and all those who toiled for the UAE to attain the progress and prosperity that is the envy of the whole world. We remember everyone who spilt their blood so that our flag would continue to fly high and who sacrificed so that we could live in security, stability and unity. We remember our martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice for their homeland and set an example for the rest of the world. We remember the Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed and his brothers, the Founding Leaders, who were devoted to their goal and mission and remained true to themselves and to their people. They did not seek personal glory nor did they have any vested interest. They did not abandon their dream of unity despite tremendous challenges and created a pioneering Arab unitary experience for others to follow.
"Today, when one contemplates the wars and conflicts in our region and the problems that continue to plague many regional countries we greatly appreciate the significance of what was achieved here on December 2, 1971. We remember the great leaders who achieved the dream of unity. Our unity has been the fence that has protected our nation and preserved its gains. It is the fortress that has withstood regional and international dangers and will continue to be the umbrella under which we strive to achieve our goals.
"On this memorable occasion, the covenant for unity and solidarity will be renewed under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE continues to set an example for how the people can wholeheartedly support their leadership. The UAE continues to serve as a beacon of unity and determination in the region and the wider world.
"Our citizens have been and will remain our top priority in all programmes and development plans at present and in future. Our Founding Fathers created a nation of unity for the development, well-being and happiness of all its citizens. The words of Sheikh Zayed: "Wealth is not money or oil. Wealth lies in men. Money is of no use if it is not dedicated for serving the people", remain the compass that guides us. His words provide the basic reference for all our development plans and help us measure the limits of our success and realisation of our goals.
"On this glorious day, we salute our brave Armed Forces that have been and will remain the backbone of our national security and the symbol of the nation's power and unity. Our Armed Forces have proved to be the shield of the nation, and the preserver of its gains. They have also ensured stability and peace in the region and are an active player in every regional and international effort to confront threats to regional and global security. The UAE has always been an advocate of peace and cooperation against conflicts and wars that drain resources and undermine the right of people to development and progress.
"We also applaud all branches of the security services; they keep a watchful eye on the nation's security, provide reassurance and create a safe and stable environment so that development can take place. We salute its dedicated men who work day and night to preserve the UAE's image as an oasis of stability and security in the region and the wider world.
"The UAE is a pioneer in sustainable development and has a clear strategic vision for the future that leaves nothing to chance. The country relies on planning, studies, initiatives and the belief that the future is being created now, and that those who fail to prepare for it will find themselves marginalised.
"Thanks to our pioneering development, our stable, tolerant and open society, and our modern infrastructure, the UAE has become an attractive destination for international investment and business. Young people from across the world seek to work and live here. The UAE is ranked very highly in indices for regional and global competitiveness and human development. It is also highly regarded for its vision and development aspirations and has established international economic and trade partnerships to boost the UAE's development and increase prosperity of it citizens.
"Each year, as we celebrate National Day we celebrate our achievements and pioneering projects that add to our success story. During 2019, the UAE created history by sending out the first Emirati into space. The UAE space project opened new frontiers for the country in September by sending out the first Emirati astronaut to the International Space Station. With space opening up for the UAE, we, the sons of Zayed, hope to send a mission to Mars and build a human settlement there.
"Soon, the UAE will operate the first nuclear reactor to produce nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, making it the first Arab country to do so. It is exploring the future of energy and seeks to promote renewable energy to ensure sustainable development for future generations.
"Next year, the UAE will be the focus of the world with Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo to be hosted in the Middle East and North Africa region. This testifies to the world's confidence in UAE's ability to organise major international events successfully, and lead global development, construction and peace initiatives.
"The UAE has been and will continue to be a force for stability, peace, development, goodwill and solidarity worldwide. In this context, it has the highest proportion of foreign aid to GDP in the world.
"The UAE has played a leading role in confronting extremist ideology and the forces behind it through an institutionalised and organised movement that enjoys worldwide support. It believes that religious, sectarian and ethnic hatred threaten human coexistence and undermine peace and stability. Not only does our nation offer a striking example of tolerance and coexistence among many different nationalities belonging to various religions, races and cultures, but it also works regionally and internationally to promote tolerance and dialogue among people through institutional effort. The Human Fraternity Document signed during the February 2019 visit to the UAE of His Holiness the Pope and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar has been described as a blueprint to help future generations advance a culture of global mutual respect.
"The UAE is highly regarded on the world stage because of its balanced foreign policy and the wisdom with which it handles regional and international issues. Its relations with countries in the East and the West are strengthening because they are based on trust, mutual respect and common interests. They deepen bilateral strategic partnerships and reinforce political, economic, security and cultural ties.
"The strengthening of UAE's international relations, especially with major world powers, in recent times reflects the trust, respect and appreciation it enjoys abroad. These developments reflect a conscious political vision to expand areas of action to serve the UAE's national interests and enhance its image and its role internationally.
"The UAE has always been, and will remain, on the side of just Arab causes as well as attempts to activate joint Arab action. It will side with its brothers in the face of challenges facing the Arab region, especially dangers posed by armed and terrorist militias and attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of regional countries. The UAE chooses this path based on its responsibilities, as per the approach followed since the reign of Sheikh Zayed.
"Finally, I would like to extend my most sincere congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and their brothers, Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the UAE. I also congratulate the great Emirati people on the 48th National Day, praying to God Almighty to preserve our nation's stability, dignity and strength."
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The Australia Day long-weekend is one of the biggest periods on the country and picnic racing calendar, with a number of club's hosting their cups.
Sunday saw the running of the the $45k Great Western Cup and 7YO gelding Strategic Demand proved too good for Patrick Payne and jockey Billy Egan, finishing ahead of Zebrinz and Finn Mccool.
Strategic Demand has won three of his last four starts which included the Nhill Cup on Boxing Day.
Congratulations to his owners Richard & Rosemary Raw as he pushes on towards the Colac Cup.


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EXCL Video: Unboxing The Walking Dead: The Complete 2nd Season Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set
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So today we got an early look at the amazing Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set for Season 2 of AMC's "The Walking Dead," and rather than keep all that undead-driven joy to ourselves, we decided to break out the camera and bring you along! Dig it!
Anchor Bay Entertainment releases "THE WALKING DEAD": THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON on August 28th.
Based on the hugely successful and popular comic books written by Robert Kirkman, AMC's "The Walking Dead" captures the ongoing human drama after a zombie apocalypse. The series follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), who are traveling in search of a safe and secure home. However, instead of the zombies, it's the living who still remain that may be the biggest threat. Jon Bernthal (Rampart) plays Shane Walsh, Rick's sheriff's department partner before the apocalypse, and Sarah Wayne Callies ("Prison Break"), is Rick's wife, Lori. "THE WALKING DEAD": THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON cast also includes Laurie Holden (Fantastic Four), Steven Yeun (My Name is Jerry), Norman Reedus (The Boondock Saints), Jeffrey DeMunn (The Shawshank Redemption), Chandler Riggs (Get Low), Iron E. Singleton (Seeking Justice) and Melissa McBride (The Mist). Guest stars for the second season include Lauren Cohan ("Chuck"), Scott Wilson (Monster) and Pruitt Taylor Vince (Constantine).
"The Walking Dead" is a hit with both audiences and critics. The first season won the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or Special and was nominated for Emmys® in Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series and Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series. Season 1 also garnered a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Television Series – Drama and was named to the American Film Institute's (AFI) Top 10 Programs of the Year (2010), among other accolades. Season 2 is nominated for an Emmy® for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or Special; Outstanding Special Visual Effects; and Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series.
Season 3 of "The Walking Dead" premieres on AMC October 14th. To stay up-to-the-minute on all things walker related, follow @WalkingDead_AMC on Twitter and visit "The Walking Dead" on Facebook. For more be sure to hit up the official "The Walking Dead" page on AMC.com.
Audio Commentaries with Cast and Crew on Episodes 1, 7, 8, 11 and 13
6 Webisodes
8 Deleted Scenes
11 Never-Before-Seen Featurettes:
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6. The Sound of the Effects – Featurette
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That Racist Guy Who Got Fired From the Reader is Still Tweeting About Chicago Teachers For Some Reason
By Daniel Johanson on October 4, 2019
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Mark Konkol was editor at the Chicago Reader and was ultimately the person blamed for the infamous February 15, 2018 issue cover featuring a caricature of J.B. Pritzker, the Democratic candidate for governor, sitting atop a black lawn jockey and blowing black smoke while an FBI agent listens in on his phone conversation.
Since, the Reader has also been bought by Chicago Crusader publisher and has shown marked changes, its Best of lists featuring way more local favorites than ever before, and its staff has gone through considerable changes, including Award-winning cultural critic and comics journalist Anne Elizabeth Moore as Editor-in-Chief, Karen Hawkins from Rebellious Magazine as co-editor in chief, and Kerry Reid as full-time theater editor.
Maybe then you're also morbidly curious what Konkol has been up to, and it's mostly not much: He writes for some site called Patch.com that seems a little like the uber of journalism, and tweets a lot against the Chicago Teacher's Strike.
For the most part, it's pretty bland stuff like pointing out that the CTU Leader drives a non-union Tesla, but many feel, well, annoyed that he's wading into the discourse after everything that happened a little over a year ago.
I just can't imagine the audacity of thinking people should listen to you after being fired from the Reader for being racist.
— Kenzo ShiBOOta 🎳🌊 (@KenzoShibata) October 4, 2019
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UN sends delegation as UK urges judicial reform
A political delegation from the United Nations' (UN) Department of Political Affairs (DPA) will arrive in Male' next week to discuss the Maldives' current efforts at judicial reform as part of its ongoing democratic transition.
The delegation, headed by UN Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, will meet with government officials, opposition leaders and civil society representatives. Revolving around the current situation the Maldives, discussions aim to identify opportunities to support democratic growth.
In November last year UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay visited the Maldives and said the country had made "significant advances" during the first few years of its transition, but a gap still existed between the rhetoric and the reality on the ground.
The Commonwealth has also pledged to assist the island nation in its efforts towards judicial reform, while British Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Alistair Burt, is holding discussions with President Mohamed Nasheed to resolve the current stalemate.
"Although the [Maldives'] judiciary is constitutionally independent, the sitting judges are under qualified, often corrupt and hostile to the democratically elected regime," said MP John Glen of Prime Minister David Cameron's ruling Conservative party.
Glen further called on the House Leader to "urgently make time for a debate on judicial reform in the Maldives," reads a press statement.
Leader of the House of Commons and Conservative Party MP George Young pointed out that the British High Commission in Colombo is involved. "We want to help Maldives to make progress towards democratic reform in the direction that my friend John Glen outlines," he said.
The Maldives formally requested international legal assistance from the UN Human Rights Commission on January 22. Last year, ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) also appealed for international intervention in what it considered an "increasingly blatant collusion between politicians loyal to the former autocratic President, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, and senior members of the judiciary."
The Maldives government initiated a judicial standoff on January 16 when it ordered the military to arrest Criminal Court Chief Judge Abdulla Mohamed after he filed a High Court injunction against his police summons.
Allegations against Judge Mohamed date back to 2005 and include misogyny, sexual deviancy, throwing out an assault case despite the confession of the accused, political bias, obstruction of police duty, disregarding decisions of high courts, deliberately holding up cases involving opposition figures, barring media from corruption trials, ordering the release of suspects detained for serious crimes without a single hearing, maintaining "suspicious ties" with family members of convicts sentenced for dangerous crimes, and releasing a murder suspect "in the name of holding ministers accountable" who went on to kill another victim.
In one instance Abdulla Mohamed was accused of requesting that two underage victims of sexual assault act out their attack in court, in front of the perpetrator.
The judge had previously been under investigation by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC), but had successfully sought an injunction from the Civil Court against his further investigation by the judicial watchdog.
The JSC itself has itself been accused of perjury, embezzlement and corruption – by one of its own members.
The ongoing detention of the judge has polarised public opinion in the Maldives, resulting in three weeks of opposition-led protests which draw crowds of 200 to 400 nightly on Male' calling for the judge's freedom and the downfall of the government. Several police officers and protesters have been injured during the protests and a number of journalists have been the victims of targeted attacks.
In addition, a few government buildings and private property belonging to government officials have been damaged.
Protest leaders have pledged to continue the demonstrations until an "even stronger" protest on February 24. Meanwhile, MDP has gathered regularly at its party camp where activists have occasionally urged party members to "go out and confront the opposition". No such order has officially been given, however MDP has asked party supporters to come to Male' from surrounding islands for a demonstration on February 17.
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Posted on February 4, 2012 Author Eleanor JohnstoneCategories PoliticsTags Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Commonwealth Maldives relations, david cameron, George Young, international support, john glen, judge abdulla mohamed, judicial crisis, Maldives judiciary, maldives news, Male' protests, UK-Maldives relations, UN Maldives relations
40 thoughts on "UN sends delegation as UK urges judicial reform"
Rafiqul Alam says:
Timely action by the UN as the number of opposition protesters are growing and the MDP supporters aare dwindling day by day.
The President must be shivering with fear after seeing the number of people gathered at the Artificial Beach area protest.
Ahmed bin Addu bin Suvadheeb says:
"Although the [Maldives'] judiciary is constitutionally independent, the sitting judges are under qualified, often corrupt and hostile to the democratically elected regime," said MP John Glen.
The key word that Glen used here is "regime". Although this is a technically correct term to refer to an elected government, it's use is of a derogatory nature. In effect, Mr Glen is suggesting that this "regime" is no more legitimate than the one it replaced and equal to many other "regimes" in 3rd world countries.
Also, Mr Glen probably doesn't believe that a Western style democracy can exist in these 3rd world "regimes". He's skillfully played with words here to satifsy both his "friends" in the government and perhaps a few in opposition too!
I forgot to mention that it's an often used British tactic to keep your enemies close. They are not certain at this stage what the next government of the Maldives will look like.
So, people like Mr Glen like to hedge their bets by labelling the current government a "regime". You see, the British have been at this game for a very long time.
Yasir says:
Anni has really taken the wrong way to do this whole judiciary reform thing. Locking up the judges, protesters, harming the protesters by force and poisonous gases shouldn't be the things he should do. One day there will be justice and Anni will have to pay for all these actions of him. And that day he will cry and feel sorry for what he has done.
Shiyam says:
Change has to be forced here. I can not believe the rationale to protect the current situation. Sickening. With outside expertise the process will be accelerated. Not a moment too soon.
tsk tsk says:
British interference in our affairs is no cause for celebration.
True tourists from the UK contribute a lot in terms of foreign exchange yet I do not believe that justifies their constant puppetry with our "regimes" as Ahmed from Addu puts it.
The Conservative Party was instrumental in bringing the Nasheed government to power. Nasheed himself has admitted in a television interview that funds were funneled through the Westminster Institute for Democracy to Maldives for Nasheed's Presidential campaign. So on the face of it the BCP lacks the required neutrality to mediate in the current standoff.
Yet Ahmed is right. BCP surely would be concerned about a government that has to be propped up by the security forces and constant whitewashing.
Also, the MDP's growth as a party has been lacking. BCP would surely find the party's internal structures less than assuring in spite of their continued financial and technical assistance.
Welcome to The More Crazy says:
Welcome to the rules of jungles.Fight each other and kill eaach other.No peace.
Is this what we are here for or are we muslims or ethiests!
Do we believe in Allah all mighty and do we understant whats in holly book Quran."Try to practice whats in Quran and follow the foot steps of prophit Mohammad(SAW)"
Seems like everyone is just working to get into the power and no one is working fro the nation and its people.Soon we will see terrerist attacks and road side bombs and kill our own people by our arms.
The defense force need to deploy its forces on streetsof Male and get full controll of all these happenings on the streets.
If the oppsitions want any result come to the same table and discuss.Do not destroy this nation.MNDF and Police should help to play a role to help all parties to negociate between parties.If oppositions are thinking to bring down the government wait for the terms.
The way of doings now is all wrong and injustice.Imagine what will happen if government is forced to step down this nation will go upside down.No one can even dream about it.Think twice before to say something for of negetive or positive impacts of it.
Giligili says:
I saw Umar Naseer, during his army days, what I saw was he wore an army band with MP on his arm, When I checked it, he was an army traffic controller.
Giligili
fareed says:
President Nasheed studied in England. So, his brand of democracy where arresting judges using armed force must be the English way of taking care of irritating judges. The Maldivian security forces regularly use various chemicals to disperse crowds. I suspect these toxic chemicals were supplies by England. Recently Queen Elizabeth invited President Nasheed to Buckingham palce and she also sent her son, Prince Andrew to Maldives.These meetings would have been the perfect opportunity to teach Nasheed on the finer points of British democracy and taming judges who rule against the Government.
loabi loabi Zakariya Hameed says:
tsk tsk is the Judge, Jury and the Jailer I suppose. for someone's sake stop using words you don't understand.
Zakariya loves you.
Wine and Pork Lover says:
The word "regime" is often applied on governing entities of countries that blatantly refuse to respect universally guaranteed human rights. Free and fair elections, separation of powers and transparency do not always result in entities that respect these rights. To that extent, whatever faction makes up the composition of the Maldives governing entity, under the present constitution, it will always be labelled a regime.
Colin Peters says:
Before seeking to correct a corrupt judicary elsewhere, our MPs should look at the corruption within our own legal and judicial systems.
Here in the Uk there are thousands of us who can testify that corruption exists and that so called 'white collar crime' is rampant within our system.
Dhivehi Hanguraama says:
A regime merely means "a form of government" you morons.
Unless you live within an anarchic territory, ANY form of government, with a set procedure of doing things, will be called a regime.
It becomes a derogatory word when it is used in conjunction with a person, as opposed to a government type. For instance, the Nasheed-regime as opposed to a "democratically elected regime".
The British legal system is based on 800'years of democracy and Oxford and Cambrige finest. It is is the foundation for the system in Singapore, USA, Australia, India, basically the whole developed world. It is not perfect but it is slightly more fair then the current system we have here wouldn't,t you say?
Besides, they are sending someone from Spain at the UN. Good news, praise Allah!Change is good!
addu says:
Thank you so much our beloved President Nasheed for your noble and compulsory work though it's very, very difficult to do...We appreciate the good work that you are doing for the sake of the common people of this country.
We are not and will never be with anyone who is working or talking against our Judiciary reform work - we appreciate your work Mr president....
Be it Anni or his cronies, he will face rule of law the day this country prevails the power of constitution. The opposition has more strings that it could pull to offset Anni's treacherous game with international parties.
On the other hand, I also wonder if Minivan news is reporting fairly, especially when it comes to a controversial case like allegations against Judge Abdulla. Free media doesn't mean that it should do all it can to defame citizens. Wonder Eleanor knows if a person is considered innocent until proven guilty. What if Judge Abdulla is proven innocent at the end of the day?
The fact is that Judge Abdulla have played a key role in this nations democratic reform as he had the discretion during the political turmoil in 2002 to jail all opponents who have tried in court, which he have not endeavored.
What MDP hooligans cannot digest is to follow the constitutional path. A judge will always make decision based on the evidence that is brought after him. If the strength of these evidences vary so does the ruling. MDP really needs more intellects than these wannabe Reeko and its cheap, corrupt MPs, many of them who even does not have basic secondary education or who are drop-outs.
Ibirihin Thakkan says:
Kuda Sappe (Ahmed Shafeeq Moosa) should be ashamed of the statement "Judicial Reform - Maldives ( Say No To Abu Gay-Zees! )
Isn't he aware that his friend's Defense Minister & Home Minister could not justify arrest of the judge? Furthermore as a public servant he should have a sense of responsibility and keep his street-level vocabulary for his DO magazine only.
sambacake says:
if the brits are as smart as either of you say they are, their intentions and actions must necessarily elude your faculties of perception and analysis.
Mubeen says:
The world is controlled by the WASP(white, Anglo-Saxon, protestant.) It would always be. This is the force that brought Anni to power. So, don't play with us. Judge Abdullah is guilty. He should not be allowed to practice. His lawyer Maumoon Hameed (a nephew of ex-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom) is scared that a proper judicial system would bring his uncle (ex-President Dictator Maumoon) behind bars for years to come. Even the UN would come to know the truth. Truth can never be buried.
Hameed says:
@Eleanor - UN's press statement on the visit says nothing about "discussing current efforts at judicial reform". It states that the visit is for assisting the country's "transition to democracy". Transition to democracy involves not only judicial reform but also stopping abuse of power by the executive President. Eleanor, you see a country disintegrating into anarchy before your very eyes. Please don't try to mislead us especially at a time of crisis. If UN has specifically stated somewhere else that judicial reform is the reason for visit, I sincerely apologise.
Rationale says:
Interesting .... amusing ... entertaining ... Lets see the inter-action with the international community. Why dont the opposition appoint a representative on their behalf to the team from UN ... perhaps, Yameen?? Gasim??? Nihaan???? MahFool????? or one of the Dr.Adhaalath??????? or by far the best of all Uz. Ablho Qazi.
Q2 says:
President Nasheed is right when he said this Friday that an opposition without the will nor demonstrable capacity to counter government on policy is a sign of stunted political party development. This do not help consolidate our young democracy! So what happened to British educated Thasmeen or Beirut/US educated Yameen, Madharasaa graduate Dr Hassan and locally honoured Dr. Gasim Ibrahim. And what about our Egyptian scholar Gayyoom. Oh dear!
Anthony Lowery says:
When are the UK Government going to take seriously and act upon documented evidence of corruption and abuse of office in our own Government departments and Judiciary and start cleaning up our own messed up system.
I think Nasheed was merely issuing a political taunt.
Similar meaningless jabs at Nasheed and his party have been issued by the opposition as well.
No amount of grandstanding and statements can change the fact on the ground however. The opposition seem to have created a platform which truly threatens Nasheed's chances at re-election.
He responded by accelerating a plan to take control of court benches for the sole purpose of convicting opposition figures in time for the elections.
This backfired in light of recent events. Now the UN is arriving to mediate. One can only guess at the UN's intentions and the possible outcome of their mediation. There have been hints in the media that the Commonwealth Secretariat's mediation might be biased towards the Nasheed government. It remains to be seen what the end result is yet.
@Shiyam on Sun, 5th Feb 2012 7:06 AM
"Besides, they are sending someone from Spain at the UN"
Incorrect! Oscar Fernandez-Taranco is an Argentinian national.
"The British legal system is based on 800′years of democracy and Oxford and Cambrige finest."
So what? That matters 'nil' to us. We've had 1433 years of Islam to learn from (the mistakes we've made and the teachings of Mohammed and the Holy Quran).
In fact, do you know the origins of the Oxford that you so admire? It was founded by Christian clergy who gathered knowledge from Muslims. They learnt Arabic and translated the works of Muslim scholars into Latin. This was the lead up to the European Renaissance.
We do not need a British legal system to learn from. We have all the legal code and systems we need. We need the educated people who love their country and who can implement and nurture the systems we have!
Patrick Cullinane says:
As a BIG victim of judicial and Police corruption in the UK, I do hope that, John Glen, George Young and Alistair Burt are reading these comments, as it seems odd to me that they are demanding judicial reform in the Maldives; when the UK's judiciary is rotten to the core.
I am flabbergasted at how eager British MPs are to tackle corruption in OTHER countries, and then, doing nothing whatsoever about the systemic corruption in their own country. - Which is the most corrupt country in the WORLD!
For just a tiny sample of the corruption in the UK, please peruse the following for the FACTS: -
Reuters - By Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent | LONDON | Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:49am EDT
Analysis: Is Britain more corrupt than it thinks?
Britons love to lecture the world about integrity and the rule of law, but the News of the World phone hacking scandal has laid bare a web of collusion between money, power, media and the police.
As with media barons such as Murdoch, the influence of the financial services industry is so strong, Kaufmann argued, that politicians have long avoided questioning it.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/20/us-pht-newscorp-britain-corruption-idUSTRE76J25L20110720
To further support my claim, the following is a brief outline of the systemic corruption that I encountered in the UK Member State that maliciously denied me due process and justice: -
Report by Phillip Inman of The Guardian, Jobs & Money, Saturday May 10, 2003:
This man was right all along
Patrick Cullinane has fought a running battle with the Inland Revenue since the day he was accused of not paying income tax. And the taxman fought dirty - so dirty he lost his home and nearly lost his sanity. Now, a batch of confidential documents reveal fatal weaknesses in the Revenue's case. Phillip Inman reports
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2003/may/10/tax.scamsandfraud
No protection here neither, as the Inland Revenue conspired with High Court 'Judges' to rob me when I was owed thousands of pounds in tax rebates: -
Report by Phillip Inman of The Guardian, Financial Section, Monday 25 August 2008
"Evidence put to the high court shows that Cullinane, far from owing tax, was due a rebate.":
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2008/aug/25/tax.taxandspending1
The Guardian: By Phillip Inman Saturday 18 December 2010
Minister demands action over bankrupted taxpayer
Nick Hurd's constituent Patrick Cullinane has been fighting a 16-year battle. Can something be done at last?
HMRC objected to releasing Cullinane's tax files and the court agreed.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/dec/18/minister-demands-action-bankrupted-taxpayer?INTCMP=SRCH
Patrick Cullinane's address in the House of Commons on 23 April 2009
"This is a short video of the corruption at the Inland Revenue; who conspired with High Court 'Judges' and the Police to pervert the course of Justice. Trial by Jury is the ONLY answer to this Government's Tyranny."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFakScc9Z80
What I would like to know now is; when are the MPs, John Glen, George Young and Alistair Burt going to start tackling the corruption in the UK? Surely this should be their first priority, but sadly they have shown yet again that it is NOT, as they are more interested in the corruption in the Maldives.
Yours truthfully,
Patrick Cullinane, Caseworker for the (unfunded) IBRG and victim of Her Majesty's Conspiratorial Partnerships.
anajinn says:
Well said, Anthony "Anthony Lowery on Sun, 5th Feb 2012 9:20 PM
When are the UK Government going to take seriously and act upon documented evidence of corruption and abuse of office in our own Government departments and Judiciary and start cleaning up our own messed up system."
Jean Tyzack says:
Yes, I certainly offer my comment, on the corruption ofthe UK Courts, Judges, solicitors, also the court staff, are influenced by the solicitors who in turn influence the Judges, I am also a victim of corrupt courts & the solicitors with their conflicts of interests, & due to the insurance companies, in my case, I was cheated out of compensation, through our corrupt court system. We beg you delagation to look into the corruption of the legal profession, where people have lost their livlihoods, assetts, & of course, their homes. We here in the UK are the most corrupt country in the world, it is a known fact.
Yes, please investigate our legal profession, as we in the UK have the most corrupt Judges, solicitors & civil servants, all influencing each other.
there is no democracy here in the UK, when we think we are in the courts to obtain a fair hearing, they in the courts, meaning Judges, solicitors & THE REST OF THE CLOSE NIT, are just laughing at us knowing we are just fools, & will get nowhere, as they have it all planned out, against us. We are the losers, assll the time, robbing us of our livlihoods, assetts, & property, We here in the UK need a investgation, immediatly.
The truth very well put Patrick Cullinan
I see certain historically illiterate people are spouting their nonesense again.
The European "Renaissance" began with the advent of print-capitalism alongside a rediscovery of the works of classical latin - (as opposed to the contemporary church latin that Muslim scholars were used to working with) - through applied philology, the precuror to modern linguistics.
Thus they discovered that certain documents validating Church power, such as the "Donation of Constatine" were in fact forged, because the Latin was apocryphal to the context of the time period they were supposedly written in; greatly undermining the Churches attempts to keep a monopoly on scholarship. It soon followed that Erasmus was challenging the official st-jerome vulgate Bible with his own translation.
Thus with Church power undermined and a revival in classical scholarship underway, the foundations of the European Renaissance in Italy were set (it didn't reach Northern Europe until much, much later) - and it would last there until Italy became a playground for the ambitions of the Valoid French, and the Hapsburg Spanish.
The contributions of Umayyad and Abassid Muslim scholars to this period in European History, are partly true exagerations that pervade the Islamic world - but we would do well to remember, that these so called scholars and their rulers were mostly deviants and heretics that facilitated the emergence of a decadent culture that stood no chance against the armies of Genghis. (Oh had Imam Ali been their to witness such calamity.)
*Now it is true that, especially under Umayyad Cordoba, they preserved the works of Classical Greece and Rome but even this shouldn't be overstated)
"The British legal system is based on 800′years of democracy and Oxford and Cambrige finest. It is is the foundation for the system in Singapore, USA, Australia, India, basically the whole developed world. It is not perfect but it is slightly more fair then the current system we have here wouldn't,t you say?!"
That is incorrect. You should be garrotted on the spot!
The magna carta wasn't so much a declaration of democracy, as it was a set of protections afforded to the nobility from arbitary rule conceded to them by the plantagenet king, John of England.
It was merely a document they could then rally behind in lieu of a legitimate heir to the throne.
In any case, though they had a parliament in place after the wars of the roses - a great deal of Tudor and Stuart rule was arbitary, and democracy and the party system developed in Britain largely under the (mostly powerless) hanover dynasty, that came to power after their "glorious revolution" in 1688 (with an interim by William of Orange and some fat chick) - and didn't truly mature until the early 1900's. That's hardly 800 years.
*Valois French/ not Valoid
@patrick, keep your personal problems overseas please. We are struggleing with little things like freedom of speech and human rights with a young democracy, flogging of women and high drugs crimes in the meantime.
Speak to the inland revenue about your tax rebate. This is not the place for your terrible problems!
Maldivian citizen says:
MDP is the only ruling party in any country who demonstrate and protest. What a shame!
Peter Hofschroer says:
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass is a voice in the wilderness. He is calling for a corruption enquiry into the police an local authorities in North Yorkshire. What is needed is to root out the endemic official corruption throughout Britain. Maybe then, the UK can start lecturing other countries on how to do that.
Mubeen (Dr. R. Hassan, Sri Lanka,) says:
Dr.Hassan Saeed, a Dr!!!! My foot!! All these buggers got to be Ministers by "furagas faraath_n livaa_thu kohgen" with Abdullah Hameed!!! They have no qualifications, whatsoever. There certificates were not checked by a Qualification Authority!!! I can very well remember what Thasmeen was doing in the Atoll's Ministry. The list include: Mohamed Jameel and Kutti Nasheed. There certificates should be checked by contacting the concerned unversities!!!
Azum says:
Mr Glenn (whatever) come and see the support for the opposition and then open your smelly mouth...punk head
peter oakes says:
It is only right and fair that British MPs
investigate corrupt judges in the Maldives
This is required because these judges will
need training by the best, most experienced corrupt judges and courts here
in England and Wales, these Maldive amateuars could ---k up a wheeze that has
taken 600 years to perfect ! The master
of the Rolls Nueberger assisted in the theft
of £10 million of Mr.Eberts money useing
bogus bankruptcies and the Insolvency service. UK judges don,t want young
whipper snappers spoiling their thefts
& frauds.
Human Rights ! there are No human rights in the UK ! these corrupt judges
erased-removed Article 1 and Article 13
from the ECHR. just google ECHR then
British Human Rights Act 2000 You will
see how clever corrupt judges render
British citizens second class europeans
With NO FUNDAMENTAL Rights we are secretly enslaved by a corrupt monarchy and judiciary in England Parliamentary
Democracy is a fraud !
You have been warned !
@Maldivian citizen
MDP is a political party, not a government.
MDP is not the ruling party in the Maldives.
We do not have ruling parties, in the Maldives. Our executive leader is elected by the people in a Presidential election. We have a Presidential system of leadership , not a Parliamentary system.
President Nasheed was nominated by the MDP to run for Presidency after he won the MDP promaries for Presidency. Our MPs do not hold government office as MPs do in a parliamentary system.
The MPs we elected are accountable to the Party, not to the President. It is the Party that endorses their candidacy, not the President.
MDP party members have every right to hold demonstrations to express our opinions and views over what concerns us.
We will support the President we endorsed and who we voted for. Which ever way we can.
President Nasheed was nominated by the MDP to run for Presidency after he won the MDP primaries for Presidency. Our MPs do not hold government office as MPs do in a parliamentary system.
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