








Today, I will comment the non-sense of not releasing the 5th February Memorandum of the Democratic Party. That would be opposing to the Devin Nunes memo. However, the President, the White House and the Committee, has all voted that down. If the Republican’s believed there was a Democratic Party conspiracy against the case, they would have released this to prove. However, it is just hog-wash and this is groundhog day. Just with a small-handed smug-faced Danny DeVito lookalike in the White House. Who doesn’t have enough character or bright enough to understand the implications of his actions. That is why the Russian Probe needs to be carried out. Even if the Department of Justice and FBI is under assault by the President. That is more likely because he fears of the knowledge they are collecting on him and his family. Since they are all bound the affairs done within a short-window of time.
Since the Devin Nunes Memo was a dud, a broken glass and half-empty suggestions without any scrutiny or disclaimers. That was just made to bring the narrative of a partisan and problematic investigation in the Trump Organization, Trump Campaign of 2016 and their Russian associates. This is deliberate attack on Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Intelligence Community as whole in the United States. It has been made directly from the White House. Since the case implicates the President, who has over time done whatever in his power to obstruct and fire people who are close to investigation.
That is why the Devin Nunes Memo was supposed to vindicate and eradicate the issue. To show that Trump has collectively worked to hunt him down. Even if his campaign has non-disclosed every single meeting, 4 people are indicted and two has pleaded guilty already. Therefore, the case that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is basing, must be on facts he has collected. Who knows what sort of documents he has gotten through the raid and through he subpoenas. That is why Trump will do whatever to stop it. Because he knows deep down, that his connections and his agreements with foreign powers will hurt him. He has never attacked Russians or Russia, but he has attacked his investigators and the US Intelligence. Who has been building this case for months.
Now, the Memo Gate is proving as part of the Russian Probe, a real drama, not that Devin Nunes has had anything fruitful, only proven that Carter Paige has been in the FBI and CIA, and been under surveillance since 2013. Years before he became a part of the Campaign of Trump. So, the surveillance of him was because of his connections in Russia. Just like people was worried that Trump hired Paul Manafort who has had oligarchs and Ukraine Officials on his side. Therefore, the Kremlin and Russian affair isn’t a pipe-dream. There are too many pieces who are loosely connected and narrowing in the web.
That is why it is interesting, that FBI director Christoffer Wrey and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein sending letter to Devin Nunes, saying the “5th February Memorandum” cannot be disclosed to the public. Meaning, the Opposition views will dismantle the narrative mentioned by Devin Nunes. Therefore, the letter to the Public from the White House saying it is not possible. However, there was no issue of information or troubles doing the same for the ruling party Republican’s and Nunes to release his. So the President can allow the Memo to be released if it is revised, and then claiming that to be in favor of transparency! So if the narrative of the Memo is changed to fit the program of the White House, it is possible to be released is the technical term of the letter of yesterday. That is what initially Counsel to the President Donald McGahn III wrote in the last paragraph in his letter to Nunes on the 9th February 2018.
All parts of the Bureau and the Department of Justice leadership is Republican, just like the House and Senate is the same. Therefore, the narratives that is favorable, would come from the Republican. That is why we are not seeing the Democratic Memo. Not that I need to see it, but the changing dynamics and the special favors of the White House with the release of Nunes Memo, is evident. You cannot unleash possible intelligence from one camp into one investigation and not unleash from the other party. That is just plain stupid. Even if I don’t think I would be more enlighten by the 5th February Memo. So concerning the affairs of the Banana Republic created by Trump. This sort of drama is a proof of the non bi-partisanship that is in DC at the moment. It is all republican and the rest gets a gentle F-U-C-K Y-O-U. Just in nicer terms like these: “Accordingly, we are once again treating the Committee’s action as request for declassification pursuant to the President’s constitutional authority”.
This proves that President does whatever he can to make himself look better, even without knowledge of the intelligence released. Even the efforts to thwart and silence other views like this. That is why anyone questioning and looking into it, been called fake news. Republican’s knows the deep waters, but trying to sink the sub-marine. We just have to see how it goes. I just cannot wait to read the deposition and the collected evidence from Mueller, when that comes and revealed. That will be damaging and also prove that its far from a hoax and nonsense as the Right Wing try to say the whole time.
However, people like me are not buying it, just like I didn’t buy it from the same Right Wing narrative that Iraq under Saddam had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). You thought we forgot the charade and drama created around the George W. Bush Presidency to invade the Middle Eastern Country? They are using the same techniques and stories, to deflect from the lacking evidence. The Republican Party are trying to associate all questioning with anti-Patriotism, however, it should be unpatriotic to collude with Russian to get power. Also have trouble with understanding how low the Republican’s goes to defend the possible treasonous behavior and lack of intolerance against their own republic. It’s like they are all Brutus and are happy they paid him to kill Cesar! Peace.








If you didn’t believe it, now you should. President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto are now running a police state. Collins Dictionary defines it as: “a state or country in which a repressive government maintains control through the police” (Collins Dictionary – Police-State). The Jubilee or modern-day KANU are repressive, they are aggressive and defiant against the ordinary understanding of rule of law. As the State doesn’t need to answer to Court Orders, neither warrants or even legal means to arrest or revoke either personal means or IDs. The state is now really crossing the boundaries of interference and control, to a level that shows how little concern Kenyatta has for his own people.
“GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS passports of at least 15 Nasa politicians including Gov Joho, businessman Jimi Wanjigi, Senators Orengo and Muthama” (NationBreakingNews, 06.02.2018).
That 15 NASA politicians has lost their Passports is the same way as losing the privilege of being Kenyan. They are disregarded as people and not allowed to travel. The Kenyan government are addressing their means and civil disobedience. We knew that Kenyatta disliked or assaulted the Judiciary during the 2017. Since he lost the case in Supreme Court. Now he has decided that the Ministry of Interior CS Fred Matiangi, DCI Director George M. Kinoti and Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, who are all disobeying the Court Orders and not following the protocol of the judiciary. That has been shown with Miguna Miguna and the Media Houses. Since Inooroo TV and Citizen TV Kenya are still not allowed to broadcast.
We know know, how this is state is, the Police will be used and the state doesn’t care. That has been shown because no-one has appointed to the Director of Public Prosecution who would overlook all Court Cases. Could have really dropped the non-cases and would answer to the Parliament over the acts of the Police. This is not happening now as former DPP Keriako Tobiko, who could have ordered the release or even send stern warnings to the Judiciary. However, he is now a Cabinet Secretary and therefore, we now see the use of a DPP.
We are now seeing how the State House, Ministry of Interior and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are active against the NASA. If it is revoking their privileges of security guards like the NASA MPs, arms licenses and passports. All of this, plus they are on bail on charges as they are awaiting investigations and building cases. This is all done to spread fear and take away their privacy. Therefore, the raiding of houses, confiscating communications and ICT equipment from the ones who are opposition party members. Who are now seen as Criminal Gang. 31st January 2018 was the day it all started, a day after the oath of Odinga was done on the 30th January 2018.
Therefore, we know the reasons for this and we see the vicious and vindictive sides of the KANU, sorry the Jubilee. We are seeing a Police State who are repressive with their citizens to able to gain control. This is not done with pigeons, it is done with the police. They are using all force and putting opposition members to undisclosed places, then they are making court orders in far-away courts and also not following the High Court. Therefore, the Judiciary is made a mockery of and Habeas Corpus, when they cannot put the “criminal” forward twice in Court. When also the DCI Kinoti and IGP Boinnet was supposed to show up today, but didn’t give a damn. Because why should they, these Police leaders follows the State House. Not what a whatnot judge is saying. That is how we can interpret the actions now.
Is the pride and the values the Jubilee has? This is the 4 pillars in this period of President Kenyattta: Police, Policing, Politicking and Patronizing. Peace.

The continued crisis that is growing because the Maldives President Abdulla Yameen haven’t respected the Supreme Court of the 1st February 2018, which the opposition politicians behind bars we’re ordered to be released. This order has not been kept, while he has instead arrested more Members of Parliament, used the military to seal of the Parliament. Where the Opposition MPs had plans of voting on No Confidence for the President, Attorney General and the Prosecute General. This was about to be hold and has now suspended the Parliament.
Therefore, the President Yameen and Attorney General Mohamed Anil must have now seen it fit the growing demonstrations against the oppression and aggression against the Supreme Court. That the President has issued a ‘State of Emergency’ however, it is illegal since the Parliament is suspended and military barricades. The Majlis isn’t open for business because of the actions of the President. The Constitution article 257, where the declaration of state of emergency shall be submitted to the Majlis within 48 hours. So the Majlis needs to be in session within 14 days for approval. That is if the President Yameen cares about the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives.
So when the President uses the article 253, that is conflicting and declaring a 15 days State of Emergency. Therefore when he restricts: “During this time, though certain rights will be restricted, general movements, services and business will be affected” (President Declares State of Emergency, 05.02.2018). So with the use of this article that says: “In the event of natural disaster, dangerous epidemic disease, war, threat to national security, or threatened foreign aggression, the President may declare a state of emergency in all or part of the country for a period not exceeding thirty days” (Republic of Maldives 2008).
Just to sum up key aspects of the misuse of the declaration today is that in the Maldives, there a no natural disaster. There are no signs of an epidemic disease, neither are the spiral of war with any nation. Neither a threat to national security and there are no signs of foreign aggression. So the reasons for declaring the State of Emergency is futile, it is a disgrace and disappointment of the man that supposed to uphold the law. President Yameen hasn’t in his declaration said either of this was the reason for using the Article. Since he didn’t do that, I am questioning why he hasn’t complied with the Article of 257.
Also article 254 are not complied with: “The declaration of a state of emergency shall specify the reasons for the declaration of an emergency, and include measures to deal with the emergency, which may include the temporary suspension of the operation of laws and infringement of certain fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by this Constitution in Chapter 2” (Republic of Maldives, 2008). The declaration from the President didn’t hold that information and only that certain rights were taken away.
We can see that President Yameen, has no intention of upholding the laws and codes of law. Only to hold power by any means. Especially now that the Supreme Court has freed the opposition and former President Mohamed Nasheed. Together with dozens of other MPs who was freed at the same order. However, they are all kept in prison and the court order hasn’t been respecting.
The Judiciary has already been under attack and hunted after. Today the Maldives Independent online page is down. That happen as the declaration came into effect. Therefore, the demonstrations and the questioning of power of the President Yameen is no illegal.
This chaos is created by the President and is all made by the one President. No one else.
As this continued the Maldives independent has reported this on twitter:
“Army and special ops have surrounded the Supreme Court and locked the judges inside” (Maldives Independent, 05.02.2018). The Security Forces are breaking the gates to get in was also reported by the Maldives Independent.
This is the seriousness of the aftermath of the ruling freeing opposition politicians. That hurt the pride and possible power-structure behind the President. So he now is extending his hand and trying to force his will with the use of the constitution, without the necessary reasons for a declaration. That proves how hungry for power Yameen is. Peace.

“We are working to make sure we can respect the Maldives Supreme Court order in a way that doesn’t cause any difficulties to the people” President Abdul Yameen
President Abdullah Yameen is no stranger to use military and use of security agents against state institutions in his own favor. He has done this before. Therefore, that he is doing it again is not surprising anyone. This time he extends the issues and pressure with the force, in a state of affairs that overbearing.
The Maljis, the Parliament was today sealed off by the army as the opposition planned a no confidence vote against the President, Attorney General and the prosecutor General. That means, they distrust the whole government and their affairs. Since he has also changed appointed several Police Chiefs in the recent days, I count three and is lost with the new leaders name. After the hold-up of political prisoners and the defiance of Supreme Court ruling.
“Several police and soldiers led by General Shiyam, the chief of defense force renewed their vows today, saying that they are ready to sacrifice their lives “in the defense of the lawful government”. They ceremony was broadcasted live on state TV” (Junayad, 04.02.2018).
We know there are battles ahead as the Velena International Airport of Male has been closed and all planes today going there has been sent to nearest in Colombo in Sri Lanka. That meaning that the government has sealed off more than the Parliament, but also the National Airspace.
During the recent days after the 1st February Supreme Court ruling of releasing the political prisoners and former President Nasheed. This has clearly rocked the boat of Yameen, who feels under threat. Even the Presidency own Press Release breathes of it:
“Highlighting that security authorities have received information that, sometime today, the Supreme Court may issue a ruling to impeach the President, the Attorney General advised all law enforcement agencies not to comply with any order that is in conflict with the Constitution of the Maldives, as the Supreme Court does not have any legal or constitutional authority to initiate the removal of a President from Office. Meeting the media earlier today, the Attorney General underscored that under Article 8 of the Constitution, all State affairs must be carried out in accordance with the Constitution of the Maldives. He emphasised that Article 8 does not in any way exempt any institution or branch of power, and that all institutions and powers of the State must function in accordance with the Constitution. Hence, no institution of the State may exercise a power outside the Constitutional guidelines, the Attorney General said” (Presidency Maldives – ‘AG advises law enforcement agencies to uphold constitution and disregard all illegal orders’ 04.02.2018).
So that the Majlis are planning to undermine this power by a vote is seemingly distorting this idea and therefore, the excess of power is examining the issues within the Presidency. This being also resignation of Minster of Education Ahmed Riyaz, who stated to the world: “My conscience doesn’t allow me to support a government that is so reluctant to obey the rule of law and orders of the Supreme Court of Maldives” (Ahmed Riyaz, 04.02.2018).
Others who has resigned since 1st February 2018 are the Secretary General of People’s Majlis Ahmed Mohamed, the Under Secretary of Foreign Relations Fayyaz Shathir and Director of Prisoners Salman Rasheed. Therefore, the neglecting of following the rules of law, are something many leaders of the republic doesn’t stand for.
So when reading the court ruling of 1st February 2018, you know it hurt the pride of the President, that wanted to keep his enemies and opponents at bay. The legal system was supposed in his mind to keep them away, instead the laws and codes of law. Has saved them, but he doesn’t want to obey this legislation that prohibits this sort of hostage taking within the law-system.
Key aspect for me in the unofficial translation of the Court Ruling is this:
“Whereas the legislature, one of the three powers of the State has been suspended and unable to exercise its functions for a long time, and whereas no member of the People’s Majlis has legally lost membership of the Majlis since the date of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Case Number 17/SC-A/2017, the People’s Majlis, including those who remained as members prior to the date of the said ruling, shall in accordance with the Constitution and the law, conduct the first sitting of the first session of the People’s Majlis for the year 2018” (…) “Upon deliberation of matters petitioned at the Supreme Court under supervisory jurisdiction claiming: criminal proceedings were conducted based on political motivations; and in violation of the Constitution and the international human rights covenants acceded to by the Maldives; and the rulings were given subject to undue influence over judiciary and the prosecutor; and contrary to due process; the court finds these cases require retrials and judgments pursuant to the law and until a final verdict is reached, the court orders the immediate release of 1-Mohamed Nasheed of G. Kenereege’, 2-Mohamed Nazim of M. Seenukarankaage’, 3-Imran Abdulla of Mal’haaru, Meemu Kolhufushi, 4-Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor of H. Saamaraa, 5-Muhuthaz Muhsin of Raiymasge’ Gaafu Alifu Maamendhoo, 6- Gasim Ibrahim of M. Maafannu Villa, 7-Ahmed Faris Maumoon of Ma. Kin’bigasdhoshuge’, 8-Ahmed Nihan of Venus Gaafu Alifu Maamendhoo, 9- Hamid Ismail of M. Shuraa Manzil for the provision of investigations and prosecutions in accordance with the Constitution and the laws” (Department of Judicial Administration, Supreme Court of Maldives – The Supreme Court’s Court Order Number: 2018/SC-SJ/01, 01.02.2018).
So the Republic of Maldives and the President should accordingly to the Court Ruling review the cases of the individuals in question, who all are people that the Yameen wants to get rid off. That is why he is keeping them hostage and not respecting the law. That is why it endearing that the own press releases from the Presidency are addressing the law, but when the law isn’t apply in favor of the President. They are not abiding it themselves. That is what power does to certain people. Yameen has taken power and doesn’t want to have checks and balances. Which is the reasons for his fear of releasing former President Nasheed. That might expose certain wrong-doings of Yameen.
So with all of this meaning that MPs who was arrested are reinstated and also free. The same with the former President. If Yameen will release them and respect the court ruling. The same way they have arrested Head of IT at the Judicial Administration Imran Jawid. While also after the release of the Court Ruling they had shut down all the networks within the Judiciary in Maldives. As well as also hunting down Judiciary administrator Hassan Saeed Hussain. This all worrying reports. Not only disrespecting the Court Order, but arresting the ones who follows the codes of the law. It was the MNDF who shut down the computer systems of tAhe Judicial administration.
We know today that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement yesterday:
“The Government of the Maldives takes note of the statements issued by international organizations and friendly countries in relation to the Supreme Court ruling of 1 February 2018. The Government once again reiterates its firm commitment to respect the rulings of the Supreme Court and assures the Maldivian people and the international community that it is continuing to work with all relevant authorities to implement the Supreme Court ruling, in line with proper procedure and rule of law. The relevant state officials have sought clarification from the Chief Justice on the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling and shall carry out the ruling in accordance with rule of law and due process. As the ruling involves a number of legal and procedural issues, all concerned national authorities are currently working in unison towards compliance. The Prosecutor General will submit to the Supreme Court to clarify the identified issues” (Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Republic of Maldives – ‘The Government of Maldives takes note of statements issued by international partners and reiterates its commitment to implement the Supreme Court ruling’ 03.02.2018).
So that message to world was to stall for time, as the crackdown and purge continues. Even released prisoners has been taken back to prison. Therefore, the Yameen government and PPM are not planning to follow the Constitution. Only when it benefits him. That is why he used the military last year when he came into question and breached the Majlis. Yameen is doing it again.
Now it’s gone three days and the Supreme Court ruling and freeing of political prisoners is still not in sight. Because Yameen cannot risk losing his position, everything is stalling for time and waiting for a new order that fits his paradigm. As long as people are resigning, he will find loyal individuals for the positions, not eligible candidates. Since they are fleeing and leaving the roles.
We know something is wrong with the current system of power, when Attorney General Mohamed Anil have ordered the military and police not to follow the Supreme Court. That meaning the loyalty of AG Anil stands about the Constitution, because he wants to deliver to the needs of President Yameen. If that isn’t disrespectful to the people of Maldives. This now a military coup to take total control and leave all obstacle behind.
This will continue, don’t expect it to be easy for for Nasheed and not for the others behind bars. That MPs has lost their privileges and also their rights. As they are trying to vote for No Confidence. While the military are besieging the Parliament. Yameen must know that he is assaulting the key pillars of the state. Seemingly just for his own personal gain and not for reasons of upholding the rules of law. Peace.


I wish I didn’t had to write this piece, because of the constant warfare and civil-war that lasted and lasted. That the Government of South Sudan, Sudanese People’s Liberation Army/Movement In-Government (SPLA/M-IG) with President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and his loyal people around him. There is also the main opposition from Dr. Riek Machar of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement – In Opposition (SPLM-IO) from there more and more people have deflected over the recent times. It is hard to keep count in all the rebellious groups. National Salvation Front (NAS) former SPLM-IO Lieutenant General Thomas Cirillo Swaka. As well as Dr. Lam Akol has founded National Democratic Movement (NDM). This is just the beginning and the list could go on. So the situation as the spark after peace agreement of 2015 is different. Because, there isn’t just two direct partners now. There is a bunch and one main government Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU), who kind of lost meaning when the shooting in Juba happen and Machar has fled.
Though now that suddenly after all this time, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) High Level Revitalization Forum (HLRF) and United Nation’s Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) isn’t creating the levels of trust. This combined with the other monitoring missions like Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (JMEC) is making the situation more fluid. While the politics are still controlled by tight little group around the President Kiir. The ones loyal to him get the perks and write his decree’s. Not like the started Parliament with the TGoNU of the peace-agreement has made any changes. Especially after First Vice-President Gen. Taban Deng Gai took the place in his part of SPLM-IO, therefore, it is two of those and you can wonder how real that organization under Deng Gai is. Since he has been controversial from the get-go.
With all this mine, with armed groups and state sanctioned violence not respecting agreements, are creating a continued insurgency and fleeing civilians. While all of this is destroying possible peace and institutions, as long as it is like this, it is the war-lords leading and not the ones building up state structures.
Therefore, that the European Union sanctions on three persons should be seen as good. These individuals are Gen Paul Malong, who has been thrown out of government and been under house arrest. He has his following, but also his enemies after how he did his affairs. Therefore, weird that they are sanctioning him when he is out of government and not when he was in it and using military force against the ones who stood in the way of Kiir. Then you have one in the government, Michael Makuei Leuth for his role in obstructing IGAD process and violations against human rights. Then the Inspector General of the Army Malek Reuben Riak, who is in-charge of buying weapons. Therefore, that sanction makes sense. But I’m puzzled by the time of sanctioning Malong. That should have been done in 2016 or early 2017. Not now in 2018, when his role is more meaningless, unless they are sanctioning him for his past.
The United States are doing this: “Specifically, the Department of State will amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to update the defense trade policy toward South Sudan by application of a policy of denial, with limited exceptions, on the export of defense articles and defense services to South Sudan, including all parties involved in the conflict” (Heather Nauert – ‘U.S. Arms Restrictions on South Sudan’ 02.02.2018).
So the United States are more reacting and promising more amending the previous Executive Order then of 2014. Since, the initial changes is not in the direct statement. We cannot know what sort of changes in the arms trade this will have. Especially since the United States are selling weapons to partner states in the East African Region. One of them is Uganda who has had reports of helping with exporting equipment and arms to South Sudan. So if the United States and European Union wants to be serious. Then, the countries with borders to South Sudan also need to be included.
This has not been shown, but that is also because bilateral security agreements and needs for others contributions on the continent. That is why the US hasn’t broken their peace and arms trade with either Kenya or Uganda. They are both involved in conflicts and parts of Blue Helmet operations in Somalia and Central African Republic. That is also a reason for the special arms trade. We can wonder if this will be persistence.
I doubt that the efforts and arms embargo, the sanctions of arms to South Sudan will have much effect. Since the armed groups will get through their channels and cross the borders into Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ugandan and even Kenya to get their supply. That means also if the Sudanese government in Khartoum still opportunity to create havoc, they can support as well. They are already hated in the West and has nothing to lose to trade to some of the newly created military outfits who fights to get rid of Kiir. This should not be shocking, it should be no news. Just like if the Uganda People’s Defense Force suddenly arrived back, even with no agreement with IGAD, UN or AU. Just showed up because Kiir called his friend in Entebbe. That would be plausible and possible, since both parties has done it before. The oil coins given by South Sudan has been positive to the coffers of Museveni. He wouldn’t mind some more. Even if his country is hosting over a million South Sudanese refugees by December 2017. Therefore, the stakes in Uganda is high and should worry that they have contributed not only with peaceful aspects, but also military. They have strengthen the arms and equipment of the SPLA, the government army in South Sudan.
With this knowledge, why are just the sanctions always falling directly on the inner-circle of government, when they are conspiring with neighbors who gladly supply them for a dime and cookie. We should also make sure they couldn’t use merchants of death, use Lord of War sorts of methods to supply the civil war in South Sudan. Even though we do and we just accept it. The EU, US and AU haven’t addressed the third country supply, an important aspect that needs to be scrutinized. Peace.