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
The imminent destruction of Kulhudhuffushi’s mangroves to make way for an airport and ensuing environmental damage have dominated headlines recently. The airport’s development was a major campaign pledge of President Abdulla Yameen.
Following is a timeline of events since the presidential pledge.
August 12 2013 – Presidential candidate Yameen pledges to build an airport on Kulhudhuffushi within the first two years of his presidency. Rival candidate Gasim Ibrahim also pledges an airport.
January 26 2014 – Environment NGO EcoCare expresses concern over the possibility of Kulhudhuffushi mangroves being reclaimed for the airport. The government ignores queries about the airport location.
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