Mohamed Nasheed: Quotes about people

Mohamed Nasheed is Maldivian politician, 4th president of the Maldives. Explore interesting quotes on people.
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“Even the figure of 40 is quite big for a country the size of the Maldives which has a population of just 3,50,000. Even one Maldivian becoming a terrorist and killing people is enough to shake our society.”

Mohamed Nasheed

On the threat of ISIS in the Maldives, quoted on TheHindu, "India, Maldives to finalise pact to fight Islamic State" http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-maldives-to-finalise-pact-to-fight-islamic-state/article8353075.ece, March 15, 2016.

“Well, if I did cooperate with Waheed, this country will go down the drain immediately. The people of this country elected a leader, and that was me. I have been removed forcefully and they want me back. But, I’m saying “Okay, let’s have new elections and see who the people want again”. If I step aside, if I join the Rebel Government, the people of this country will lose faith.”

Mohamed Nasheed

Quoted in an interview with Stephen Sackur on BBC News, Interview with Mohamed Nasheed: "Mohamed Nasheed: Unity government 'will not happen'" http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/hardtalk/9696560.stm, February 15, 2012.

“For us, climate change is real. We are already relocating people from 16 islands affected by rising seas to other areas of our country”

Mohamed Nasheed

Maldives <br class="br">Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed told Costas Christ of National Geographic, quoted on Parent Herald, &quot;Maldives: Is The Maldives Sinking? Only 30 Years Until It Becomes Next Atlantis&quot; http://www.parentherald.com/articles/30490/20160321/maldives-sinking-30-years-until-becomes-next-atlantis.htm, March 21, 2016.

“I graciously accept defeat. We lost by a very small margin. Democracy is a process. It is up to us to make it work. The MDP has always asked for a government elected by the people. Today is a happy day for the Maldives - we now have an elected government.”

Mohamed Nasheed

Quoted on BBC News, &quot;Maldives election: Abdulla Yameen wins run-off vote&quot; http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24974019, November 16, 2013.