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  Ibrahim Nasir - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan, NGIV (born 1926) is a Maldivian statesman who served as his country's Prime Minister under Sultan Muhammad Fareed Didi (from 1957 to 1968) and succeeded him to become the first President of the Second Republic from 1968 to 1978.
President Nasir is widely credited with modernizing the long-isolated and nearly unknown Maldives and opening them up to the rest of the world.
President Nasir was criticized for his authoritarian methods and repression of political activity during his career.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ibrahim_Nasir   (360 words)

  
 Maumoon Abdul Gayoom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is the son of Abdul Gayoom Ibrahim (Maafaiygey Dhon Seedhi) and Khadheeja Moosa.
On March 12, 1973, Gayoom was held under housearrest for criticising president Ibrahim Nasir's policies.
As Ibrahim Nasir's second term was coming to an end, he wanted someone else running for the presidency.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maumoon_Abdul_Gayoom   (1886 words)

  
 Maldives Royal Family Official Website: Majid's Pages- Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan (N.G.I.V) is the eternal hero of Maldive independence.
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan is a living Maldive treasure- the only Maldivian of that calibre now alive.
Ibrahim Nasir Rannabandeyri Kilegefan did not tolerate corruption in his government.
www.maldivesroyalfamily.com /maldives_nasir.shtml   (1487 words)

  
 The Maldives
But Nasir, who was theoretically responsible to then sultan Muhammad Farid Didi, was challenged in 1959 by a local secessionist movement in the southern atolls that benefited economically from the British presence on Gan (see Maldives, Armed Forces in National Life, ch.
In 1973 Nasir was elected to a second term under the constitution as amended in 1972, which extended the presidential term to five years and which also provided for the election of the prime minister by the Majlis.
Elected to replace Nasir for a five-year presidential term in 1978 was Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, a former university lecturer and Maldivian ambassador to the United Nations (UN).
www.vermillionmaldives.com /history.htm   (2049 words)

  
 Employment & Labour in Maldives - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Employment & Labour in Maldives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Maldives became fully independent as a sultanate outside the Commonwealth in 1965, with Ibrahim Nasir as prime minister.
Nasir became president when the sultan was deposed for the second time in 1968 and the country became a republic.
Nasir went to Singapore but was called back to answer charges of misusing government funds.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Employment+&+Labour+in+Maldives   (539 words)

  
 Maldives: history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
His successor, Amir Ibrahim Nasir, refused permission to build the new facilities claiming that such a project would violate the country’s neutrality.
In March 1975, President Nasir announced that he had uncovered a conspiracy led by Prime Minister Ahmed Zaki; Zaki was exiled to a desert island along with some of his supporters.
Nasir’s proposal to rent the unused installations on Gan Island to transnational enterprises was rejected by the Majilis (legislative council).
gbgm-umc.org /country_profiles/country_history.cfm?Id=80   (1791 words)

  
 The Hindu : Opinion / Leader Page Articles : Democracy in the Maldives
Post-independence politics in the Maldives was dominated by two individuals who present a sharp contrast in political style and in their impact on the progress of the fledgling state.
The first was Ibrahim Nasir, President from 1968 to 1978, and the second Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who became President in 1978.
Nasir was an autocrat, he rode roughshod over the Opposition, and declared a state of emergency in 1975 to ensure his political survival.
www.hindu.com /2004/10/02/stories/2004100201921000.htm   (1286 words)

  
 Majid's Pages - Major Phillips on Suvadives/ Maldives- , society and culture
Mohamed Amin Dorhimeyna Kilegefan (Amin Didi) in military uniform with Ibrahim Faamuladeyri Kilegefan (Ibrahim Ali Didi) expecting the arrival of a foreign dignitary at Male's main jetty circa 1952.
Ibrahim Ali Didi omitted to consult and to take into his confidence his colleagues in the government or the Majlis.
Nasir and his supporters were of very different character and opinions to the courteous Ibrahim Ali Didi.
www.maldivesroyalfamily.com /maldives_suvadives_phillips.shtml   (974 words)

  
 Maldives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In 1965, they received full independence as the Maldives, a sultanate outside the Commonwealth, with Ibrahim Nasir as prime minister who became president when the sultan was deposed again in 1968.
Nasir did not stand for re-electionand the Majilis nominated Maumoon Abdul Gayoom as his successor.
Nasir, then in Singapore, was called to answer charges of misusing government funds but extradition attempts were not successful.
www.gaminggeeks.org /Resources/KateMonk/India/Others/Maldives.htm   (296 words)

  
 Was President Nasir All That Bad?
President Ibrahim Nasir joined public service on 29th February 1949 and served in various ascending capacities for the Maldives till his resignation on 11 th November 1978.
On 4th June 1978, after he was nominated as President for a third consecutive term by the Parliament, President Nasir declined to accept his nomination and wrote to the Parliament advising them to choose an alternate candidate.
This was also the third time President Nasir requested Parliament to reconsider their decision to entrust him with the Presidency.
www.minivannews.com /news/news.php?id=837   (373 words)

  
 Maldives Country Guide - History of Maldives, Presidents, Sultans Constitution
The agreement was heavily criticised in the Maldives, and led to the resignation of the Prime Minister.
He was succeeded by Mr Ibrahim Nasir who sought to solve the problem regarded by the Maldivians as an issue endangering the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Maldives.
However, Mr Nasir introduced measures which were unfavourable to the three southern most atolls including the prohibition of direct sail to the neighbouring countries without clearing through Malé.
www.maldiveisle.com /history.htm   (1543 words)

  
 Nigeriaworld -- The bane of Nigerian legislators
On the eve of the nationwide petroleum prices' strike action organized by the Nigeria Labor Congress with other allied organizations, Nasir Ibrahim Mantu, the deputy president of the Nigerian Senate, was reported to have denied that many Nigerians were starving to death as a result of the present economic realities in the nation.
According to Vanguard newspaper, Ibrahim Mantu, on Thursday of penultimate week, tongue-lashed his colleague, Musliu Obanikoro, on the senate floor when the latter suggested that Nigerians were dying of hunger as a result of the administration's headstrong reforms that did not include any cushions or palliatives.
Ibrahim Mantu could not realize that Nigerians were dying of hunger as a result of the administration's harsh economic simply because he seems crassly ignorant.
nigeriaworld.com /columnist/ihenacho/101804.html   (3429 words)

  
 HIMAL SOUTH ASIAN | October 2003 | Report | Flush funds and family games in the Maldive Islands
However, unlike Gayoom, Nasir was a visionary and a pragmatic, who it was that introduced Western style education and opened the country to international tourism.
They were once close confidantes of the previous President Ibrahim Nasir and therefore knew the tricks of manipulating the public vote.
Mohammed Rasheed Ibrahim, the Chief Justice of the Maldives is the patron and champion of this project.
www.himalmag.com /2003/october/report_1.htm   (3413 words)

  
 Rasdhoo Atoll Divers - Kuramathi Tourist Island Maldives
Objecting to Nasir’s changes, the inhabitants of the three southernmost atolls protest against the government.
Nasir dispatches gunboats to end the rebellion in the southern atolls.
The second republic is formed with Ibrahim Nasir as president.
www.rasdhoodivers.com /maldives/history.htm   (330 words)

  
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A senior Sri Lankan military official said former President Ibrahim Nasir of the Maldives was behind the attempt to overthrow Gayoom, who succeeded Nasir in 1978 and was re-elected to a third five-year term Sept. 23.
The military official who spoke of involvement by Nasir said the former president's followers mounted an unsuccessful coup in 1980.
Nasir moved to Singapore after retiring from the presidency in 1978.
ils.unc.edu /~viles/172i/users/big/docs/AP881103-0178   (783 words)

  
 Maldives - MALDIVES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
According to Gayoom, former president Ibrahim Nasir, supported by nine British ex-Special Air Services mercenaries, masterminded the plot.
Nasir denied this allegation but in April 1981, the authorities sentenced Ahmed Naseem, former deputy minister of fisheries and brother-in-law of Nasir, to life imprisonment for plotting to overthrow Gayoom.
In July 1990, Gayoom pardoned Nasir in absentia, ostensibly because of his role in the independence struggle.
www.country-data.com /cgi-bin/query/r-8457.html   (222 words)

  
 Maldives Tourism History by A Niyaz
It was established as a private company and shareholders were Mr Ibrahim Nasir (the former president), Mr Ali Umaru Manik, Mr Ahmed Adam and Mr Kandi Ahmed Ismail Maniku.
Ibrahim Nasir - a shareholder of Cresent Tourist Agnecy
The enterprising former president, Mr Ibrahim Nasir, initiated the resort development project.
www.thisismaldives.com /tourhistory.htm   (2129 words)

  
 Thinaduans Remember the Slaughter Forty-Four Years On
Nasir sent a militia from Male’ to destroy the island following its involvement in an alleged rebellion against the central government in which they called for an independent state of southern atolls called the United Suvadive Islands.
In addition to this, the government endangered the peace and security of the people by passing sanctions on the three southern atolls, whereby the southerners lost their freedom to conduct trade and shipping.
In relating their harrowing experiences of that fateful day, Thinaduans remember that out of the security personnel sent by Ibrahim Nasir to destroy their community the most notorious was a police officer named K.D. Ahmed Maniku, now President Gayoom’s Commissioner for Elections.
www.minivannews.com /news/news.php?id=1761   (568 words)

  
 How A-G opposed Sh40b Duty Free suit
Businessman Ibrahim Nasir Ali has sued the Government of Kenya and is claiming Sh40 billion through an arbitration tribunal in The Hague.
In June 2000 an arbitration was commenced by Nasir Ibrahim Ali, acting on behalf of World Duty Free Company Ltd (the claimant), pursuant to a contract signed in 1989 between the Republic of Kenya and the House of Perfume, a company that was subsequently replaced by the claimant.
Contained therein was Nasir Ibrahim Ali’s statement, which, inter alia, asserted as follows.
eastandard.net /archives/july/wed14072004/headlines/news14070415.htm   (2065 words)

  
 Maldives Country Guide - Immigration, Customs, Visa, Currency, Resorts, Holidays and Travel Tips
He was succeeded by Mr Ibrahim Nasir who sought to solve the problem regarded by the Maldivians as an issue endangering the territorial integrity sovereignty of
However, Mr Nasir introduced measures which were unfavourable to the three southern most atolls including the prohibition of direct sail to the neighbouring countries without clearing through Malé;.
The workers in Addu who could have enjoyed the benefits of direct payment from the British were also disappointed with the arrangement in which they were paid through the government in Malé;.
www.southtravels.com /asia/maldives/history.html   (1570 words)

  
 Maldives culture, society, history, translations and politics, news
Ibrahim Fikuree of Mushthareege, the assistant Island Chief was one of the victims.
For 26 years he was a vital part of Gayyoom's secret punishment and torture practices, and he became actively responsible for the overall administration of all NSS functions.
During Ibrahim Nasir's rule, a Christian evangelical programme was broadcast in English every night from Voice of Maldives radio.
www.maldivesculture.com /main.html   (3991 words)

  
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A Sri Lankan military official said former President Ibrahim Nasir was believed to be behind the attempt to overthrow Gayoom, who defeated Nasir in the 1978 election and won a third five-year term on Sept. 23.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Nasir sent an agent to Sri Lanka to recruit Tamil militants to stage a coup.
He said Nasir moved to Singapore after 1978 and his followers tried in 1980 to overthrow Gayoom.
ils.unc.edu /~viles/172i/users/big/docs/AP881103-0109   (710 words)

  
 Egypt: Cairo: Mosques - The Aqsunqur or Blue Mosque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
While there is blue-Gray marble on the mosque's facade, it derives the name "Blue Mosque" from the interior walls, which are covered in isnik blue and turquoise tiles outlined with plant and flower designs.
These ottoman tiles imported from Istanbul and Damascus were added when the structure was restored and modified in 1652 by Ibrahim Aga el-Mustahfizan, who used it for his own tomb.
There are three tombs, one each dedicated to Sultan an-Nasir Mohammed, Ibrahim Aga, and Aqsunqur.
touregypt.net /bluemosque.htm   (232 words)

  
 Maldives Culture - Murder of Maldivian Ali Nasir in Sri Lanka
Maldives Culture - Murder of Maldivian Ali Nasir in Sri Lanka
Police have taken into custody, two persons allegedly connected with the murder of former Maldivian President Ibrahim Nazeer's son Ali Nazeer in Kohuwela on Monday.
The suspects, residents of Slave Island were taken into custody by the Kohuwela Police who claimed that the forty two year-old victim had died from strangling and his arms and legs were tied prior to the killing.
www.maldivesculture.com /maldives_nasir01.html   (492 words)

  
 Saudi scholar 'bans' US-backed channel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The US-financed Arabic television channel Alhurra is "forbidden" for Muslims, according to one leading Saudi scholar.
In a fatwa published on Monday, Shaikh Ibrahim bin Nasir al-Kudhairi said the channel was haram (forbidden) and a source of corruption.
A judge at the grand Islamic court in Riyadh, al-Kudhairi printed his religious ruling in al-Hayat newspaper.
foi.missouri.edu /polinfoprop/saudischolar.html   (192 words)

  
 The Islamic World - Mathematics and the Liberal Arts
At any rate, it was known by the time of Halayudha, who may have lived in the 900s AD.
A more clear-cut reference occurs in the work of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi in 1265.
Closely related topic: Omar Khayyam (abu-l-Fath Omar ibn Ibrahim Khayyam).
math.truman.edu /~thammond/history/IslamicWorld.html   (4551 words)

  
 Maldives Culture - Mohamed Nasheed arrested for alleged theft, October 2001
Maldivian opposition figure Mohamed Nasheed ('Anni') arrested for alleged theft before auction at Malé; house of former President Ibrahim Nasir
Malé; member of Parliament, Mohamed 'Anni' Nasheed has been arrested for allegedly entering Velaanaage [Malé; house formerly owned by ex-President Ibrahim Nasir] and taking things without permission, according to the Police Office.
The alleged offences occurred on the morning of 7 October 2001 before an auction of certain items from the house, according to Assistant Police Comissioner Capt. Ibrahim Latheef.
www.maldivesculture.com /maldives_nasheed02.html   (275 words)

  
 Maldives
Oct 1721 - Feb 1750 Ibrahim Iskandar II (b.
Dec 1892 - May 1893 `Imad ad-Din V Muhammad (b.
11 Nov 1968 - 11 Nov 1978 Ibrahim Nasir (b.
www.worldstatesmen.org /Maldives.htm   (541 words)

  
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ISBN: 9960341585 @@ 12- LCN: 98966252 Humaydan, Ibrahim al-Nasir.
Ra'shat al-zill : riwayah / Ibrahim al-Nasir al-Humaydan.
ISBN: 996090105X @@ 13- LCN: 98966256 Sunay', Salih ibn Ibrahim ibn 'Abd al-Latif.
www.lib.virginia.edu /area-studies/MiddleEast/Cairo/98/l98-156   (515 words)

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