No undressing required for opposition activists, police clarify after misreported court order A digest of yesterday’s top story: Facebook

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MDP chairman opposes ranked choice voting electoral reforms A digest of yesterday’s top story: Facebook

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Maldivians rally in solidarity with Palestine A digest of the weekend’s top story: Facebook

What happens when we confront the paralysis of our thoughts? Pioneering Maldivian artist Mariyam Omar invites you to discover the answer at her striking new exhibition “Inertia” at Gallery 350. Crimson-drenched canvases pull you into a world where colorless human forms stand in stark contrast to explosive backgrounds – a powerful metaphor for the battle between our composed exteriors and chaotic interior lives. The exhibition’s centrepiece? An imposing red door frame that marks the threshold between restraint and liberation. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience work from one of the Maldives’ most influential contemporary artists. Open now through May 6. Facebook

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FIVE YEARS AFTER LOCKDOWN: THE MALDIVES STORY Five years ago today, residents of Malé confronted claustrophobic confinement as a two-day lockdown stretched into months. Our special report examines the complex legacy of decisions made in those fearful early days. With GDP plunging 33.5% and poverty rising 10.5%, the economic costs were severe. But behind closed doors, children forgot how to socialise, domestic violence victims were trapped with abusers, and mental health crises soared. “It may take another century for a pandemic of this level,” says one expert. Have we learned the right lessons? Read our full investigation into whether the cure was worse than the disease: Facebook

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