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	IslamiCity.com - Cassam Uteem - A model Muslim Leader
		In 1992, Cassam Uteem became the first Muslim President of Mauritius, and was reappointed to a second term in office.
		Uteem was the very symbol of humility and dignity.
		President Uteem believes that the Republic of Mauritius can only grow and prosper by accepting the fact of cultural diversity, and that Mauritians in general and Muslims in particular can only progress by learning about their differences as well as by reinforcing the values that they share in common.
	www.islamicity.com /articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC0611-3161 (1290 words)

	Cassam Uteem
		Mr Uteem was nominated to his first formal leadership position in politics in 1969 when he was elected at the Municipal Elections to serve as Councillor of the City of Port Louis.
		In 1976 Cassam Uteem was elected Member of the Mauritian Parliament and was successively re-elected in 1982, 1983, 1987 and 1991.
		Cassam Uteem was awarded the insignia of Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), the highest distinction of the land.
	www.clubmadrid.org /cmadrid/index.php?id=741 (650 words)

	afrol News: Mauritian president resigns over terrorism bill
		Uteem, who holds a representative office, was not willing to sign the new and controversial Anti-terrorist Bill, which the opposition and human rights groups find too rigid.
		Uteem's resignation is a novelty on wealthy and politically stable Mauritius.
		President Uteem, who was to leave his office in June this year, today left his office as he still refused to sign the law.
	www.afrol.com /News2002/mas003_anti_terror2.htm (366 words)

	Cassam Uteem
		Uteem tiene una larga trayectoria política, a nivel comunitario y nacional.
		Cassam Uteem ha sido muy activo en el campo de las políticas públicas internacionales.
		Cassam Uteem ha recibido la insignia del Grand Commander de la Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), la más alta distinción del país.
	www.clubmadrid.org /cmadrid/index.php?id=742 (635 words)

	Online edition of Sunday Observer - Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cassam Uteem was forced to resign Friday from the largely honorary post of president after twice refusing to sign into law the controversial anti-terrorism bill passed by parliament.
		Uteem said after tendering his resignation that the bill contained "clauses that threaten human rights and that call into question the country's sovereignty."
		It was first passed by parliament on February 4, in the absence of the opposition, which boycotted the vote after a motion to delay debates was rejected.
	www.sundayobserver.lk /2002/02/17/wor02.html (520 words)

	Mahabharat from Bhismadev Seebaluck. Le Mauricien. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cassam Uteem s'est dit réjoui d'être aux côtés de l'auteur de Mahabharat qui, dit-il, est un ami de longue date, qu'il a connu il y a quarante 40 ans, a-t-il précisé, lors d'activités littéraires, culturelles et théâtrales, tantôt au Mauritius Times tantôt au Théâtre de Port Louis.
		Cassam Uteem devait ensuite donner lecture à haute voix des extraits de la pièce, dont l'un sur le thème de la guerre sur le champ de bataille de Kurukchetra, entre le clan des Pandavas mené par Krishna et celui des Kauravas mené par l'intransigeant Duryodhan.
		C'est ainsi que l'homme de théâtre des années 1950 qu'a été Cassam Uteem, a permis à tous ceux présents de savourer quelques-uns des propos de Krishna - personnage central dans la pièce en cinq actes de Bhishmadev Seebaluck.
	www.kiltir.com /english/b0017/mahabharat-article2.shtml (671 words)

	SARPN - Event papers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mr Uteem, former President of the Republic of Mauritius, is currently a Board Member of the Institute for Democratic and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), a founding member of the 'Haut Conseil de la Francophonie' as well as Honorary President of various local networks.
		Mr Uteem extended a warm welcome to all the overseas participants and from the onset congratulated both SARPN and ISDP for their excellent initiative in organising this one-day seminar.
		Mr Uteem was please to note that in the last decade or so, there has been a multiplication of efforts to attempt to address the plight of the poor, disfranchised and displaced people.
	www.sarpn.org.za /documents/d0001513/report.php (1277 words)

	Mauritius Magic - Travel Packages and Safaris with Mauritius and Seychelles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cassam Uteem became president of the Republic of Mauritius in July, 1992.
		Uteem was minister of industry and industrial technology.
		Cassam Uteem was born on March 22, 1941.
	www.mauritiusmagic.com /gen_govt.htm (588 words)

	Islam Online- News Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On Wednesday, Mauritius President Cassam Uteem urged Muslims in the country to seek inspiration from the prophet (SAW) of Islam.
		Uteem said that the Prophet (SAW) of Islam "ordained that children are treated equally in education." He dedicated these words of the Prophet (SAW) to "those concerned in the context of the current debate in education."
		Uteem stressed that these recommendations remain important in modern society and "are still relevant".
	www.islamonline.net /english/news/2001-06/08/article6.shtml (652 words)

	rediff.com: Mauritius keen to tap India's IT expertise
		President of Mauritius Cassam Uteem has sought Indian expertise in developing the information technology sector in his island nation.
		Responding to a question, Uteem, whose ancestors hailed from Azamgarh district in Uttar Pradesh, said he would "throw his weight" to see that there was a direct flight between Bangalore and Mauritius very shortly.
		Uteem, who visited the campus of Nasdaq-listed Infosys Technologies Ltd, urged IT companies from Bangalore to set up their businesses in Mauritius, which, he said, 'is on the path of economic liberalisation.'
	www.rediff.com /money/2002/jan/30it.htm (206 words)

	Visit of H.E. Mr. Cassam Uteem, President of the Republic of Mauritius to India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Cassam Uteem, President of the Republic of Mauritius to India
		President Cassam Uteem of Mauritius accompanied by his wife, Zohra Uteem has arrived Delhi yesterday on an official visit from January 24 to February 2, 2002.
		The visit of President Uteem to India will further consolidate the existing bilateral relations.
	meaindia.nic.in /pressrelease/2002/01/25pr04.htm (314 words)

	BBC News \| AFRICA \| Mauritius president resigns
		The president of Mauritius, Cassam Uteem, has resigned in protest at a controversial anti-terrorism bill which the government wants signed into law.
		Mr Uteem, whose post is largely honorary, has been locked in a power struggle with parliament over the law, which, among other things, allows the police to hold suspects for longer periods without charging them.
		Mr Uteem refused to sign the bill earlier this week, forcing parliament to debate the issue again at a specially convened session on Thursday.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/africa/1823076.stm (177 words)

	The Hindu : Mauritius President quits
		President Cassam Uteem of Mauritius, whose post is largely honorary, tendered his resignation today, national radio reported.
		Uteem's refusal to sign into law a piece of anti-terrorism legislation, which the National Assembly had twice adopted, first on February 4 and again yesterday.
		Uteem has left for Mecca, his office said.
	www.hindu.com /2002/02/16/stories/2002021605140100.htm (146 words)

	International IDEA \| Mr Cassam Uteem
		Current and Previous Positions: President Uteem served as Chairman of the Port Louis Youth Federation from 1964-65, and Chairman of the Muslim Youth Federation in 1966.
		From 1974 to 1976 President Uteem served as Representative of the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) to UNESCO, prior to membership in the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (Mauritian Militant Movement), of which he became Deputy Leader in 1988.
		In 1992 he was elected President of Mauritius, in which capacity he served until his resignation in February, 2002.
	www.idea.int /about/board/uteem_cassam.cfm (189 words)

	Mauritius President Offers Resignation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		President Cassam Uteem of Mauritius offered his resignation on Friday after a bill on anti-terrorism was passed by the country's parliament, which he had opposed, according to a report reaching Nairobi from Port Louis, capital of Mauritius.
		President Cassam Uteem has sent his resignation to the NationalAssembly (parliament) Speaker Dev Ramnah, the national radio reported.
		Uteem's decision followed the second adoption of a piece of anti-terrorism legislation by the parliament on Thursday.
	english1.peopledaily.com.cn /200202/16/eng20020216_90465.shtml (281 words)

	Mauritius - Politics of the Republic of Mauritius
		On July 1, in accordance with an electoral pact between the ruling parties, the MSM and the MMM, the MMM obtained the post of president for Cassam Uteem, a Muslim and former deputy leader of the party.
		Critics feared that Uteem, formerly minister of industry and industrial technology, would unduly politicize his office and promote a strongly pro-Muslim agenda.
		Upon taking office, Uteem tried to assuage these misgivings by stating that he would look after the interests of all Mauritians, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or politics.
	countrystudies.us /mauritius/24.htm (561 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal Pradesh
		Mr Cassam Uteem, President of Mauritius, arriving at hotel Oberoi Cecil in Shimla alongwith his wife and other family members.
		The CLP leader, Mr Virbhadra Singh on Friday hit back on Himachal Chief Minister, P.K. Dhumal, by announcing that there was no question of his or anyone in the Congress party apologising for their “indictment” by the Kainthla Commission.
		Mr Uteem was thrilled to see the hill landscape covered with dazzling white snow.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20020128/himachal.htm (2373 words)

	Mauritian President Meets with China's CPPCC Chairman Li Ruihuan
		Mauritian President Cassam Uteem said on Tuesday that African countries like Mauritius will develop friendship and cooperation with China, a trustworthy friend, no matter what others will say.
		Uteem made the remarks during a meeting with Li Ruihuan, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
		Uteem said that no matter how some people and countries are critical of China, African states, Mauritius in particular, will continue to consider China as a trustworthy friend and develop friendship and cooperation with it.
	english.peopledaily.com.cn /english/200104/18/eng20010418_67968.html (491 words)

	The Hindu Business Line : Mauritius nod for Bangalore flight
		THE Mauritius President, Mr Cassam Uteem, has said that he will take up the case for the introduction of a direct air-link between Mauritius and Bangalore.
		Mr Uteem's assurance to lend help in this regard came during a luncheon meeting organised by the Confederation of the Indian Industry (CII) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) here on Wednesday.
		Mr Uteem, who leaves on Wednesday for Hyderabad after a two-day stay in Bangalore, made an appeal to the captains of industry to choose Mauritius as a destination for investment.
	www.thehindubusinessline.com /2002/02/01/stories/2002020100820200.htm (273 words)

	Exemplary stories « The Islamic Workplace
		In Focus 1: Cassam Uteem: The People’s President
		A few thousand kilometers off the east coast of Madagascar, in the middle of the Indian ocean, lies the island of Mauritius, a beautiful tropical paradise — the country that had as its President for almost ten years, Cassam Uteem.
		While concerned the bill would give too much power to the police and fearing it would be abused, Uteem did not approve the bill at that time.He then resubmitted the bill with 10 amendments, which were turned down by the parliament.
	makkah.wordpress.com /exemplary-anecdotes (3626 words)

	raceandhistory.com - Disharmony behind Mauritian Veneer
		In the slum African neighbourhood where the two musicians lived - Roche Bois - Blacks poured out into the tin-shack alleyways and faced the Hindu-dominated police.
		As rioting rampaged through the capital Port Louis for the third day, President Cassam Uteem promised that there would be a judicial inquiry into the death of the singer.
		At least four died in clashes with police, which were described as the worst the island has seen for 30 years.
	www.raceandhistory.com /historicalviews/mauritianriot.htm (261 words)

	afrol News: Fourth Mauritian President this month takes office
		When Jugnauth's government earlier in February pushed the 'Prevention of Terrorism Act' through Parliament - under heavy critics by the opposition and human rights groups - President Cassam Uteem, in office since July 1992, was expected to sign the bill to officially turn it into law.
		President Uteem however refused to sign the bill two times, leaving him no other option than to resign from office as the government insisted on the controversial bill.
		The party's spokesman Navin Ramgoolam said the appointment of Offman represented "the tyranny of the ruling majority." Ex-Presidents Cassam Uteem and Angidi Chettiar were hailed for their integrity, while it was said Offman had the "moral responsibility to turn down the offer" of the Presidency.
	www.afrol.com /News2002/mas005_anti_terror4.htm (568 words)

	The Hindu : Thursday, January 31, 2002
		The Congress party has described the release of the 2002-03 draft budget by the Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, as a ploy to prepare the people to face yet another dose of heavy taxes.
		The President of Mauritius, Cassam Uteem, arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday on a two-day visit to the State.
		The Governor, C. Rangarajan, hosted a banquet to the visiting Mauritius President, Cassam Uteem, and his wife at the Raj Bhavan, on Wednesday.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/2002/01/31/04hdline.htm (527 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal Pradesh
		The president of Mauritius, Mr Cassam Uteem, is coming here on a two-day visit on January 27.
		He will be accompanied by his wife, Ms Zohra Uteem and seven members of the family.
		Mr Uteem is coming to Delhi as the chief guest during the Republic Day celebrations.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20020126/himachal.htm (1284 words)

	President of Mauritius island calls for world mobilization against AIDS
		President of Mauritius Island, Cassam Uteem, on Monday called on UN member states to fight aids in Africa and to set up an anti-aids fund.
		The call was launched by President Uteem Monday during the opening session of the conference of Arab and African finance ministers, held in Marrakesh May 21-23, to prepare for the World Child Summit, due next September 19-21 at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
		He also spoke of the children affected by ethnic or religious conflicts, saying that 6 million children had been injured or crippled in these conflicts and that hundreds of thousands of children were enrolled as soldiers, used as drugs conveyors or exploited sexually.
	www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/010522/2001052225.html (710 words)

	Amazon.com: "Cassam Uteem": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		34 Leadership: An Islamic Perspective In Focus 1: Cassam Uteem: The People's President A few thousand kilometers off the east coast of Madagascar, in the middle of the Indian ocean,...
		In 1992 it became a re- public and the National Assembly elected Cassam Uteem as the country's first president.
		Jean Margot of the Catholic Church) and the President, Sir Cassam Uteem.
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Cassam-Uteem (550 words)

	The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 519 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Commonwealth has sent an expert team to observe the Sri Lankan presidential election scheduled for November 17.
		Former president of Mauritius Cassam Uteem is leading the team which started working on November 9.
		Sent by the Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon, the experts will be briefed in Colombo by the election commissioner, representatives of the presidential candidates and their parties, Commonwealth diplomats, international and domestic observers, representatives of civil society, and the media.
	www.thedailystar.net /2005/11/12/d51112100375.htm (137 words)

	rediff.com: R-Day parade loses gloss as military stays away
		As the parade got under way, the commentator told the assembly, "At present, our forces are deployed on the frontiers and hence there will be only limited participation by them in this parade."
		President K R Narayanan and the chief guest, President Uteem, arrived in magnificent fashion, escorted by 46 personnel of the presidential bodyguard on coloured mounts.
		As Narayanan unfurled the Tricolour, the 81 Field Battery of the 12 Field Regiment presented a 21-gun salute from the legendary 25-pounders of World War II vintage.
	www.rediff.com /news/2002/jan/26rday1.htm (737 words)

	Mauritius Executive branch - Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		chief of state: President Cassam UTEEM (since 1 July 1992) and Vice President Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR (since 28 June 1997)
		election results: Cassam UTEEM reelected president and Angidi Verriah CHETTIAR elected vice president; percent of vote by the National Assembly - NA%
		Chief of state includes the name and title of the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government.
	www.indexmundi.com /en/facts/2001/mauritius/executive_branch.html (294 words)

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