Edging towards ecocide? Mangrove destruction in Kulhudhuffushi
A timeline of events since the presidential pledge to build an airport on the northern population hub.

02 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM



Ruling party says the reclamation project will be inaugurated on November 12 by President Yameen
Council gives permission to cut down trees from the mangrove area ahead of reclamation

EPA instructs the council to stop cutting down trees
Councillor claims the tree-cutting announcement was made due to a “spelling mistake”.
Director General of Regional Airports, Samee Ageel, says the announcement by the council is unlawful and the felling of trees is not allowed as the mangrove is environmentally sensitive and under jurisdiction of the agency
Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim signs the decision statement and approves Kulhudhuffushi airport.

