Mohamed Latheef (Dhivehi: މުހައްމަދު ލަތީފް; died 3 July 2022), more popularly known as Gogo Latheef (Dhivehi: ގޯގޯ ލަތީފް), was a Maldivian politician, a former parliamentarian and a campaigner for human rights. He is a co-founder of the MDP (Maldivian Democratic Party), a political party in the Maldives.[1] He was self-exiled in Sri Lanka for a number of years.[2]
Mohamed Latheef | |
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މުހައްމަދު ލަތީފް | |
| Born | Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives |
| Died | 3 July 2022 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Other names | Gogo Latheef |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Kandy Royal College, Colombo |
| Known for | Co-founding the Maldivian Democratic Party Father of Jennifer Latheef Parliamentarian |
| Political party | Maldivian Democratic Party |
| Children | Jennifer Latheef |
Background
editLatheef has alleged that his father and close relatives were killed while in prison during the regime of the former Maldivian President Ibrahim Nasir.[3] Latheef, who was himself a member of parliament[1] and once a close associate of President Gayoom, was held in solitary confinement for three months without any charges being brought against him. He was also named a Prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International in 2002.[4] As well as being a cofounder, he was also the Spokesperson of the MDP.[5] While Latheef was living in exile in Sri Lanka, he was subjected to threats by the Maldivian government.[2]
He is the father of Jennifer Latheef, a journalist who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her alleged involvement in the civil unrest of 2003.[6]
Latheef was the Human Rights Ambassador of the Maldives.
Early life and education
editHe was born in the island of GdH. Thinadhoo.[7] Latheef was educated in Sri Lanka, first at Trinity College, Kandy and then at the Royal College, Colombo.
Death
editHe died from a long-term illness at Nawaloka Hospital in Sri Lanka.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b Shahid, Malika (3 July 2022). "MDP co-founder Latheef passes away". The Edition. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ a b "IFJ Protests Over Renewed Repression in the Maldives". International Federation of Journalists. 19 August 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Maldivian vows to fight injustice". Sunday Times. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Amnesty International Report 2002 - Maldives". Refworld. UNCHR. Amnesty International. 28 May 2002. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Statement by the MDP in response to the Declaration of the Heads of Mission of the EU accredited to the Maldives". Minivan News. 14 December 2004. Retrieved 10 June 2024 – via Minivan News - Archive.
- ^ "Maldives dissident rejects pardon". BBC News. 16 August 2006. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "MDP Founder Mohamed Latheef ends exile, accorded a hero's welcome back home". Maldivian Democratic Party. WordPress. 23 January 2007. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Naizak, Mohamed (3 July 2022). "Founding member of MDP, Gogo Latheef passes away". Sun. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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