3rd President of the Maldives from 1978 to 2008
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He held the Maldives presidency for thirty uninterrupted years, a tenure that brought infrastructure and tourism growth while drawing the word "dictator" from critics who watched opposition voices suppressed and freedoms curtailed.
Born in Malé in 1937, Gayoom taught in Nigeria before returning home in 1971, where his criticism of President Nasir earned him house arrest, banishment to Makunudhoo, and a second jailing — only to be freed and pulled into government, rising to transport minister by 1977. When Nasir stepped aside, Gayoom won the 1978 referendum with nearly 93% and settled into three decades at the helm. His administration poured resources into roads, schools, hospitals, and the tourism sector that became the economy's engine, but political freedoms tightened and dissent met with force; a 1988 coup attempt har…
Sourced, dated quotes from Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Yes, because that conceals their character. You don't know who you are talking to. Who you are dealing with. So, the face should be seen.
My main objective has been to raise the standard of living of the people, to achieve social and economic progress.
I think our human rights record is very good. ...
These people where inciting people to violence. That is not allowed in any country, in any democracy.
Freedom of expression is guaranteed by our constitution.
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