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I'm particularly fond of Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut. He's a big supporter of Obama and especially passionate on gun control issues. Nice to see Amal finally. Wonder if George headed back to LA or is still in Sonning. Or .......??? Hope to see him soon.
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Donna, I just thought the same: Did George join Amal in Washington? Is he in L.A.? Or in Sonning? At least we'll see him in February for the premieres of 'Hail Caesar'...
Unfortunately I don't know any of the politicians but that's again the diplomatic work to free Nasheed.
Unfortunately I don't know any of the politicians but that's again the diplomatic work to free Nasheed.
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Sadly, the troll is attacking Amal in that picture what an idiot.
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annemarie wrote:Sadly, the troll is attacking Amal in that picture what an idiot.
Annemarie,
I think the only thing we can do is to ignore him/her and hope he/she won't return here.
But it's really embarrassing to read all these sickening comments on many articles and tweeds about George and/or Amal. Maybe he/she will get bored and stop commenting...
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Julia Pacetti is, amongst other things, international media advisor for President Nasheed.........
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So, Amal's in Washington DC. Where's George?
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That is the million dollar question lol.
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In his wellies, helping clear up..............?
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Hahahaha! If he owns a pair of wellies, we'll know it's just weeks before he collects his British passport.
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Just a little something to pass along ...
The Style section of The Washington Post had a blurb in its "Hey, Isn't That ...?" column about Amal's visit. Aside from explaining why she was in town to meet with lawmakers it included this quote from 'spies who caught sight of the lawyer/wife of actor George Clooney ...'.
She was described as "tall" and "friendly but businesslike."
That's it. Barely worth mentioning except to point out that her presence did not go unnoticed in D.C.
The Style section of The Washington Post had a blurb in its "Hey, Isn't That ...?" column about Amal's visit. Aside from explaining why she was in town to meet with lawmakers it included this quote from 'spies who caught sight of the lawyer/wife of actor George Clooney ...'.
She was described as "tall" and "friendly but businesslike."
That's it. Barely worth mentioning except to point out that her presence did not go unnoticed in D.C.
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Donna, I guess that's the difference between D.C. and New York or London:
"We're too cool to be excited about her being here. So we'll just notice it and that's all. There are more important people working here and visiting so we don't get fussed about her."
(At least they didn't just call her 'wife of...' but mentioned her profession first and made clear why she's in town.)
"We're too cool to be excited about her being here. So we'll just notice it and that's all. There are more important people working here and visiting so we don't get fussed about her."
(At least they didn't just call her 'wife of...' but mentioned her profession first and made clear why she's in town.)
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forgive me for being internationally dumb.... George has to obtain a British passport?Katiedot wrote:Hahahaha! If he owns a pair of wellies, we'll know it's just weeks before he collects his British passport.
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just a joke, PP - wellies are an iconic British thing. We all have a pair. They're necessary. And if we saw George in a pair we'd know he'd truly embraced - one way or another! - the British way of life. He's almost there - walks with the dogs for a pint at the pub.........
But then you could probably say that about Italy or Mexico methinks........
But then you could probably say that about Italy or Mexico methinks........
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Wouldn't George already have his passport , why would he need to collect a passporT?
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It was a joke folks! Party Animal Not explained it perfectly.
George has an AMERICAN passport. I doubt in a million years he'd take a British passport. Although of course I can be wrong: I doubted he'd ever get married!
George has an AMERICAN passport. I doubt in a million years he'd take a British passport. Although of course I can be wrong: I doubted he'd ever get married!
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.........and here's the Daily Mail a few minutes ago, also covering the aggressive stance taken by Azerbaijan to the new case........
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Desperate comments by Azernews.
Thanks PAN!
Thanks PAN!
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Amal Clooney "adding coins to her
"fame box"
What a hoot !
Poor defense statement IMO.
"fame box"
What a hoot !
Poor defense statement IMO.
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I'm just moving a bunch of posts about Amal and ex-president Nasheed into this one thread. Seems to me to make sense to have them all together in one place.
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I just watched the press conference and found it very interesting. Amal explained very well IMO which sanctions they ask for. It had been said that Amal often says "em" in interviews. Within this group she was - at least for me as a non-english native speaking person - the one whom I was able to understand without any problems...
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Amal and President Nasheed on CNN tonight with Christiane Amanpour
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Thanks for that PAN. What Amal said about the Maldivians joining ISIS is a bit clearer for me now. Though some of those who joined left and returned to the Maldives they have been left alone and even had an open rally and not arrested whilst Nasheed was arrested and imprisoned for terrorism when he had done nothing wrong.
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I also now understand the talk about Isis it was better explained tonight.
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Thanks PAN for the video. Really good interview.
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I watched the interview and am very impressed by the interviewer Christiane Amanpour. She did ask quite tough questions and didn't let go until she got a real answer.
I also now understand better why the lawyers always talked about ISIS fighters from the Maldives in connection with Nasheed's case.
I also now understand better why the lawyers always talked about ISIS fighters from the Maldives in connection with Nasheed's case.
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In Maldives.beach horror? Terrorfying.I had no idea.
Italiens must not go for own safety.Why italiens are in danger more than all ppl?
Italiens must not go for own safety.Why italiens are in danger more than all ppl?
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Alisonfan wrote:In Maldives.beach horror? Terrorfying.I had no idea.
Italiens must not go for own safety.Why italiens are in danger more than all ppl?
Because Amal's husband owns a home there.
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melbert wrote:Alisonfan wrote:In Maldives.beach horror? Terrorfying.I had no idea.
Italiens must not go for own safety.Why italiens are in danger more than all ppl?
Because Amal's husband owns a home there.
Yes I know this well.That is why? italiens are to be scared because of Georges home? Why Amal say this have there been threats made to italy because Amal and George have home in italy?Why no threats to UK home and Studio City home they have home there to?
Why Amal speak only italy in fire line? italien s will be scared to be only picked out by Amal.Does she know more than government?
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I just watched the interview with Amanpour and got the impression that the real problem with ISIS in the Maldives is that the government is not doing anything about them. That's concerning because it could lead to the Maldives becoming a haven for terrorists.
Maybe I missed something, but I didn't hear anyone say that Italians were more in danger than others. Was that in another interview?
Maybe I missed something, but I didn't hear anyone say that Italians were more in danger than others. Was that in another interview?
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Lizzy that's what I got as well have no idea about Italy I didn't hear anything about Italy.
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I thought I had missed something too when I read Alisonfan's comments. I didn't hear anything about Italy in the CNN interview. Just the word "tourists" was used.
Alisonfan, were you referring to another story or interview?
Alisonfan, were you referring to another story or interview?
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I just rewatched the video as well and didn't hear any reference to Italy. At the end of the interview Amal said the word 'initially'. Did you maybe understand 'in Italy' instead? Or were yiz referring to another interview?
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Sorry peeps, but no!...it is plain wrong what she is doing, not on her own, I am sure she is only part of the team that dreamed up this absolutely wicked plan.
It is plain wrong to "incite violence".....please read below....these are comments made by George....
If you cannot see the parallel's, I despair.....
"The irresponsibility, in this day and age, to exploit religious differences where none exist, is at the very least negligent and more appropriately dangerous."
"And when they put my family and my friends in harm's way, they cross far beyond just a laughable tabloid and into the arena of inciting violence. They must be so very proud."
Change "his family" to ANY family or tourists family in the Maldives, change "tabloid" to legal firms PR stunt....
George, baby.....I could not have said it better myself....
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It is plain wrong to "incite violence".....please read below....these are comments made by George....
If you cannot see the parallel's, I despair.....
"The irresponsibility, in this day and age, to exploit religious differences where none exist, is at the very least negligent and more appropriately dangerous."
"And when they put my family and my friends in harm's way, they cross far beyond just a laughable tabloid and into the arena of inciting violence. They must be so very proud."
Change "his family" to ANY family or tourists family in the Maldives, change "tabloid" to legal firms PR stunt....
George, baby.....I could not have said it better myself....
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I've just googled for the above story here it is....Apologies for google translate.....but in any language what she says is shocking and so awfully irresponsible ....see above post...
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His name is Amal Clooney Clooney and we all know to be the wife of George. Since he married Clooney, he has become even more an icon of style and femininity. But Amal, 37, of Lebanese origin, is first of all a professional.In an interview with Republic , the lawyer most famous and best paid of England (700 euro per hour), makes an appeal to Italy and Italians to support the cause of the archipelago of the Maldives which, at the moment, are not its president Mohammed Nasheed , sentenced to 13 years in prison by Islamic coup junta that took over power by establishing sharia island Diego Garcia. In the legal department of Amal, who is a member of the Doughty Street Chambers, who defends the study, among others, Julian Assange, Amal says next to his client Nasheed, who currently enjoys a freedom limited to 30 days for face care medical, the reason for his defense to the president:
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His name is Amal Clooney Clooney and we all know to be the wife of George. Since he married Clooney, he has become even more an icon of style and femininity. But Amal, 37, of Lebanese origin, is first of all a professional.In an interview with Republic , the lawyer most famous and best paid of England (700 euro per hour), makes an appeal to Italy and Italians to support the cause of the archipelago of the Maldives which, at the moment, are not its president Mohammed Nasheed , sentenced to 13 years in prison by Islamic coup junta that took over power by establishing sharia island Diego Garcia. In the legal department of Amal, who is a member of the Doughty Street Chambers, who defends the study, among others, Julian Assange, Amal says next to his client Nasheed, who currently enjoys a freedom limited to 30 days for face care medical, the reason for his defense to the president:
"Why after being the first democratically elected president in the history of the islands has been convicted by atrial denounced as a farce by the United Nations and held in prison in solitary confinement. They accuse him of terrorism, but terrorism is that the current government of the Maldives , which introduced the Sharia, he suppressed all dissent and provided support to Islamic extremism, whipping women in the public square for alleged immorality. "
The Maldives have long been one of the favorite holiday destinations by tourists, among them, also 200 thousand Italian tourists who visit each year the country; "75% of them return every year," said Nasheed. Amal Clooney speaks during the interview, the possibility of attacks in the country:
"The fear that an attack such as occurred in Tunisia to occur on the beaches of the Maldives is very real. Therefore, we propose targeted sanctions against members of the government, the freezing of their assets abroad, the prohibition of entry into Europe and the United States. We met the British Minister Cameronwho promised us support, it comes to translating words into deeds. "
Amal Clooney concludes the interview by contacting the Italian people and to Italy, which could be decisive for the future of the Maldives:
"I love Italy, I have so many good memories. I remember a nice extra if your government warned Italians that they better go on vacation elsewhere, as long as the Maldives does not back democracy."
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WWHS -Interesting article. I was wondering why she singled out Italy for her warning. Maybe there are more tourists in the Maldives from Italy than from other countries, so their chance of being victims of any crime is greater - not just terrorism.
I think Nasheed's legal team (Amal included) are fear-mongering in order to lay the groundwork for him to remain in the UK after the 30 days are up. I also think they believe that if they can get enough people to accept the terrorist threat is real, they might get the international community to put more pressure on the Maldivian government to make changes.
Katie would probably know more about how real the terror threat is in the Maldives since she has lived there.
I think Nasheed's legal team (Amal included) are fear-mongering in order to lay the groundwork for him to remain in the UK after the 30 days are up. I also think they believe that if they can get enough people to accept the terrorist threat is real, they might get the international community to put more pressure on the Maldivian government to make changes.
Katie would probably know more about how real the terror threat is in the Maldives since she has lived there.
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Alisonfan,
so I understand that the video they show in the link is not the whold interview? They cut out when she talked about Italy? Sorry for not understanding what you were talking about.
so I understand that the video they show in the link is not the whold interview? They cut out when she talked about Italy? Sorry for not understanding what you were talking about.
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Italians discovered the Maldives - they were the first tourists to ever visit the country 40 years ago. I'm not sure why she's singling out Italians now because they're a long way down on the list of all the nationalities visiting the Maldives now (although still in the top 10, I think).LizzyNY wrote:WWHS -Interesting article. I was wondering why she singled out Italy for her warning. Maybe there are more tourists in the Maldives from Italy than from other countries, so their chance of being victims of any crime is greater - not just terrorism.
It's impossible to give a definitive answer on this, but my gut feeling says that this is baloney. Of course you can't discount the threat, but she either doesn't understand the reasons why Maldivian people are joining ISIS (which tells me she's totally lost contact with her Arabic roots) or she understands but chooses not to in order to go scare mongering.LizzyNY wrote: Katie would probably know more about how real the terror threat is in the Maldives since she has lived there.
This is why I'm getting a little frustrated with Amal's actions. She's absolutely right in pointing out that Nasheed's conviction for terrorism is beyond a joke but she didn't need to raise the spectre of ISIS to make her point. All she needed to do is tell people what Nasheed supposedly did that qualified him as a 'terrorist'. It's so laughable, she'd have the headlines everywhere and I'm sure George could tell her that making people laugh will always get you further than scaring them.Hebe wrote: What Amal said about the Maldivians joining ISIS is a bit clearer for me now. Though some of those who joined left and returned to the Maldives they have been left alone and even had an open rally and not arrested whilst Nasheed was arrested and imprisoned for terrorism when he had done nothing wrong.
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I have to say this took my breath away...
The truth is an attack can happen on any beach with western tourists or any nationality of tourists...
Sanctions?...freezing assets?...preventing travel to US and Europe....HTF is that going to stop what happens on a tourist beach?....I somehow think the murderers in Tunisia did not have that many assets to speak of....plus they were not actually in Europe or US...comprenda...
How in the name of God is targeted sanctions going to prevent this?...These two statements have absolutely nothing to do with each other....
Other than providing a modern day equivalent of a Trojan Horse.....
Which kind of sums Amal up....What you see is not what you get.....
IE; Scaremongering of the worse possible kind aimed at causing fear and headlines, covered over by an exceedingly convenient solution....that in reality is no solution at all...
Praising her to the hilt will not stop this stupidity....
How would you or she feel if an atrocity happened to innocent holiday makers in the Maldives in the "sanctioned future"....That Amal was justified....or that misguided unemployed youths were goaded, "If you have the name you might as well have the game" an old IRA saying....Not much of a choice there....
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Amal Clooney wrote:"The fear that an attack such as occurred in Tunisia to occur on the beaches of the Maldives is very real. Therefore, we propose targeted sanctions against members of the government, the freezing of their assets abroad, the prohibition of entry into Europe and the United States"
The truth is an attack can happen on any beach with western tourists or any nationality of tourists...
Sanctions?...freezing assets?...preventing travel to US and Europe....HTF is that going to stop what happens on a tourist beach?....I somehow think the murderers in Tunisia did not have that many assets to speak of....plus they were not actually in Europe or US...comprenda...
How in the name of God is targeted sanctions going to prevent this?...These two statements have absolutely nothing to do with each other....
Other than providing a modern day equivalent of a Trojan Horse.....
Which kind of sums Amal up....What you see is not what you get.....
IE; Scaremongering of the worse possible kind aimed at causing fear and headlines, covered over by an exceedingly convenient solution....that in reality is no solution at all...
Praising her to the hilt will not stop this stupidity....
How would you or she feel if an atrocity happened to innocent holiday makers in the Maldives in the "sanctioned future"....That Amal was justified....or that misguided unemployed youths were goaded, "If you have the name you might as well have the game" an old IRA saying....Not much of a choice there....
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And in any town or city - which is actually far more likely.What Would He Say wrote:The truth is an attack can happen on any beach with western tourists or any nationality of tourists...
It won't. The sanctions and asset freezing is in order to affect the political elite who run the country. This will have diddly squat to do with making the Maldives a safer place for tourists vis a vis attacks on the beach owing to the very obvious fact that the multi-millionaires whose assets she wants to freeze aren't the ones joining up with ISIS. In fact, their millions depends on the country being utterly safe and seen as being so.What Would He Say wrote:Sanctions?...freezing assets?...preventing travel to US and Europe....HTF is that going to stop what happens on a tourist beach?
But of course, making the Maldives a safe place and terrorist-free isn't in Amal's remit and she just doesn't care about that. What she does care about - because that's what she's being paid to care about - is punishing the political elite (the millionaires whose assets she wants to freeze) who are the enemies of her client and put him in jail.
Nobody will win in this situation, least of all the ordinary every day Maldivian who depends on tourism for his/her salary (currently the monthly wage in the Maldives is $400 a month whereas costs such as food and rent is not far off London prices). Nasheed wants to strike back at his enemies and if this means taking the whole country down with him, so be it. He's all right: he already has his millions stashed away in a Swiss bank account.
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Katie - Thanks for the information and your thoughts. I trust your judgment on the Maldives because what you say is logical and reasonable.
I'm trying very hard to be impartial about this because I'm not particularly fond of Amal (or lawyers in general, for that matter) and I don't want my opinion of her to ruin my opinion of George. Some days it really isn't easy.
I'm trying very hard to be impartial about this because I'm not particularly fond of Amal (or lawyers in general, for that matter) and I don't want my opinion of her to ruin my opinion of George. Some days it really isn't easy.
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Nasheed has millions, Katie?! Where from?.......
By the way, she's doing this pro bono, and under him as President wouldn't it be a democracy? Was his election free and fair? Or is it small steps and simply that he would be friend to democracy? Could all the other countries who have spoken NOT have reason to back him. It seems like a huge diplomatic effort for them all if they're just going to replace like with like if that's the case? I would have thought he at least has a very fair point about the escalating prooblems with shippping lanes too........
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By the way, she's doing this pro bono, and under him as President wouldn't it be a democracy? Was his election free and fair? Or is it small steps and simply that he would be friend to democracy? Could all the other countries who have spoken NOT have reason to back him. It seems like a huge diplomatic effort for them all if they're just going to replace like with like if that's the case? I would have thought he at least has a very fair point about the escalating prooblems with shippping lanes too........
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From the same sources all other Maldivian leaders got their money by all accounts. As much as I like and support Nasheed, I'm open to the fact that he's no angel himself, although I agree that under his rule, the country was less of a kleptocracy than it is today. I'm of the opinion that all politicians have their snouts deep in the trough (that's in all countries, not just the Maldives) and the only thing to know about a politician is how much he'll take.party animal - not! wrote:Nasheed has millions, Katie?! Where from?.......
Yes, under him the country was much more of a democracy and the voting was free and fair. That has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that his lawyer is making up scare mongering stories about ISIS in order to grab the headlines. I object to Amal's methods, not her client. What she's doing, if it's sucessful, will damage the Maldives massively. That's irresponsible and unecessary. Her client's cause is so transparently just that she doesn't need the theatrics.party animal - not! wrote: under him as President wouldn't it be a democracy? Was his election free and fair?
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Maldives Wants U.S. to Help It Fight Terrorism
66 Sept 29, 2015 3:18 PM EDT
By Josh Rogin
The Maldives is calling on the United States to help it respond to an attack on its president, potentially opening the newest front in the war on terror.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Sunday narrowly escaped an explosion on his boat. His wife was injured. Investigators have converged on the island nation in the Indian Ocean to determine whether the blast is related to organized terrorism. The government is already rethinking its security and defense practices; top officials say terrorist recruiting has been on the rise there.
Maldivian Foreign Secretary Ali Naseer Mohamed told me Tuesday that officials are still piecing together what happened.
“No group has claimed responsibility," he said. "But we believe it was an attack directed to the president. That’s the first time the president has been attacked in that way.”
Ali was in the United States this week for the UN General Assembly, and he said his government has been tracking an increased flow of its citizens traveling to Iraq and Syria to fight there, at least 40 so far. Some are coming back to the Maldives.
“That is actually the biggest threat that we face as a nation-state and as a society. That is our biggest fear,” he said. “And that’s where our security forces are finding quite a challenge.”
An unidentified Islamic extremist group last month threatened terrorist attacks and attacks against the president in a YouTube video that featured the flag of the Islamic State. But Ali said that until this week, there had been no credible information that any terrorist group was operating in the Maldives. Now the government is reevaluating that.
“Some of the terrorist groups operating in South Asia and the Middle East have been able to penetrate to certain individuals," he said. "We know Maldivians are being recruited. Social media is they key instrument being used.”
The Maldives cannot tackle Islamic extremism comprehensively on its own. The government wants more intelligence cooperation, more security assistance and more engagement from its international partners, especially the United States.
“There is a need to cooperate," he said. "And while the Maldives is one of the smallest countries, the challenges we face are not small.”
The Maldives, dependent on tourism, doesn’t want its image as a paradise destination for honeymooners altered by the presence of armed guards everywhere. But Ali said officials are upgrading security at airports and tourist destinations.
Ali said the government now has no choice but to give law enforcement new tools to find those who are planning to travel abroad for jihad and jail them before they can leave. New anti-terror legislation has prompted opposition from human rights groups and the opposition party.
“There is an urgent need to criminalize not only the actual activity you do, but the intention of traveling to these places to engage in warfare,” he said. “I hope this attack will be a wake-up call to the entire society and create a sense of urgency for everyone.”
There is also a broader argument for increased cooperation between the United States and the Maldives. The Indian Ocean will be key to geopolitical balance in the coming decades. China is increasingly making its presence known there, challenging India’s traditional dominance.
The status quo in the Indian Ocean favors the U.S. The two nations' common interest in preventing terrorism could refocus Washington's attention to the Maldives, securing that foothold -- if Washington chooses to respond.
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Terror warning: Holidaying Britons at SERIOUS RISK of ISIS attackCONCERNS are growing for the safety of British tourists holidaying on the tropical paradise of Maldives, as extremists in the state continue to gain influence.
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More than 200 'island jihadis' are now fighting for Islamic State (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda in Syria and Iraq, a startlingly high figure considering the tiny nation has the same population as Coventry.
More radicals remain in the country, where they are working to recruit others.
Whereas it was previously understood that radicals would not launch a terror campaign in the country, the threat of an attack against wealthy Western tourists is now a growing concern, according to a former Maldivian security official.
He said: "Our assessment previously was that local radical groups would not strike on their home turf, not least as they did not want to attract the sort of attention that would come with it.
"But with the emergence of groups such as the Islamic State, that assessment is changing. We are facing a much more unpredictable and dangerous environment.”
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The Maldives capital city of Male is a popular destination for Britons but also 'island jihadis'
One million tourists visit the country each year, with many luxury resorts located just a short speed boat trip away from the increasingly-radical capital city of Male.
There is now a strict ban on alcohol while women are dressing more modestly in headscarves or full-length robes.
In 2012 gay blogger had his throat slashed outside his home while this year a journalist was abducted after writing about the growing influence of gangs and terrorists.
He is still missing.
The former security official admitted: "We know who these guys are, but there is not the evidence or the organisation for the state to pick them up.
"So the police try to keep an eye on them and hope for the best.”
The country's fragile economy is heavily reliant on tourism but the threat of home-grown terrorism is nonetheless growing quickly.
Preachers hold up the seven Maldivians who have died fighting in the Middle East as martyrs and post inflammatory videos online.
In one, a preacher declares: "The Maldives is even today being ruled by unbelievers, and if they are unbelievers we have to wage war against them."
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Isis in paradise: Maldives latest recruiting ground for Islamic State
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August 31, 2015 16:54 BST- 242
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In an ISIS video released on 31 August on social media, three masked men threatened to kill the president of the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen, and to unleash a terrorist campaign on the islands, one of the world's most sought-after holiday destinations.
The group are demanding the release of opposition leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla, who was arrested in May following anti-government protests. So far the video's authenticity remains unconfirmed.
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Abdulla was accused by the government of inciting violence among protesters, who were demanding the resignation of the president over the imprisonment of former president Mohamed Nasheed and other political leaders. Abdulla aimed to overthrow the government and "called for clashes with the police if necessary," according to reports in the Guardian newspaper.
In the video the men threatening to bomb resorts. The threat of terrorism could seriously undermine the country's tourism industry, which would be disastrous for the local economy.
The Maldives in the Indian Ocean is famous for its pristine, palm-fringed beaches and warm, azure waters. It is a top destination for luxurious tourism but that could soon change in the event of attacks, in the same way as Tunisia - popular with package tourists from Europe - which was targeted by Islamic militants.
This could be a hammer blow to the islands' economy that is heavily dependent on tourism, which accounts for 28% of the economy and more than 60% of foreign exchange. All of the island's infrastructure development is led by tourism revenues.
The video is the latest and most high profile action by Isis on the archipelago's 1,200 atolls, but Islamists have been active here for some time and many jihadis have left to fight in Syria. It is estimated that between 50 and 100 of the country's 300,000 strong citizens have so far left to pursue jihad.
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The threat of terrorism is not solely a domestic issue. The first departures of Maldivians to Syria were reported in 2013 and so far at least five citizens have been killed there. There are fears that they could travel further afield; several countries, including the UK, do not require entry visas from Maldives residents.
"There are serious concerns," said one western diplomat in the region. "The risk is either of an attack locally or someone coming to Europe or even going on to the US."
Endemic poverty and deprivation may be behind local radicalisation. Some of those travelling to Syria came from poor fishing communities on outlying islands; others came from the capital which features a mix of radical preaching, organised crime and social deprivation.
Democratic elections in 2008 ended three decades of autocratic rule, but have brought political instability in their wake. The World Bank has blamed the ease with which criminal gangs have recruited young Maldivians on "inactivity and apathy, unemployment, drug use and "the need for young men to prove their masculinity"
Violent attacks on so-called secular activists in the Maldives have been blamed on radicalised gang members. One blogger was badly injured in 2012 and a moderate cleric and parliamentarian stabbed to death outside his home. Gang members last year threatened local activists who ran blogs and Facebook pages calling for tolerance for homosexuals, and last August local journalist Rilwan Ahmed Abdulla was abducted and has not been seen since.
"Ahmed's abduction was related to this radicalisation of the gangs. He was exposing and angering them. First they threatened him, then they disappeared him," said Rilwan Moosa, brother of the journalist.
Moosa believes people in the west should pay more attention to local troubles. "This place is more dangerous than they think. It is becoming highly radicalised. This is not a paradise on Earth any more," he said
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