Reply #43: Good governments are supposed to make contingency plans [View All]

[EuroObserver]

Rather than devoting wealth and resources to corrupt ruling elites.

See this independent media from the MALDIVES:

https://publish.indymedia.org.uk/en/2004/12/303183.html

>> 15:57 Maldives - Gayyoom's government is totally unprepared with any rescue plans for a disaster of this scale. Reports from resorts confirm that tourists are very upset and some are injured. Others are still in shock because their dream holiday is ruined and they have come to a country that has no rescue and emergency service but only a military guard for its dictator.

The world knew about this earthquake; DO reported the earthquake in Male' at 6:36 am this morning. It was reported earlier by Reuters that there was an earthquake in Indonesia, yet Gayyoom claims he did not know.

The Maldivian death toll will rise. Government spokesman Dr. Shaheed is lying about this news as well. We have confirmed deaths, he does not. Reports are concentrating on Male' and other islands. This is an attempt to get foreign aid. No details have been given to the BBC about the situation of the thousands of holiday makers and the fate of these resorts.

Reports on DO prompted Gayyoom to make a formal appearance on TV, confirms a NSS aide.

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