Trouble In Kolhufushi
11 Jan 2007, 12:45 AM
Minivan News
Hundreds of islanders on Kolhufushi, Meemu Atoll have begun protesting around the Island Office after the government issued new proposals for tsunami recovery works.
Eyewitnesses say that around 200 locals gathered outside the office this morning and barricaded the Deputy Island Chief, Ismail Shakir, inside, throwing leaves and branches into the building. Protesters have also refused to let the Island Chief, Yusuf Sidqi, into the office, according to the reports.
According to Sidqi, who was left stuck by the island harbour, unable to get into his office, the protesters have raised the flag of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and cut down seven coconut trees.
The government issued a notice to islanders early today saying it would rebuild 55 houses damaged or destroyed by the tsunami on their original site, instead of a new site that had been proposed.
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