Mr. Saleem lived a meaningful life in the service of the people and we draw inspiration from the active role he played to bring democracy to our tiny islands

"I join all members of the Maldives' democracy movement in grieving the death of Mr. Mohamed Saleem Ali. I express my sincerest condolences to  his beloved wife, his children and other relatives. We all share a sense of loss over his passing away. Mr. Saleem lived a meaningful life in the service of the people and we draw inspiration from the active role he played to bring democracy to our tiny islands. Mr. Saleem was an outstanding activist.  His contribution to the advancement of democracy movement in Huvadhoo Atoll was significant.  He dedicated a good part of his life for the struggle to introduce democratic culture in our society.  Over the last two years,   I worked as his attorney to defend   the various charges brought against him by the Maldives regime, in connection with his political activities. Especially, during the last two months of his life I tirelessly worked with him to get permission from the criminal court for him to go abroad to seek medical treatment. I found him to be a courageous person who was prepared to give anything for our country and for the cause of human rights and democracy in the Maldives. At a time we mourn his death, we draw inspiration from this great man in our struggle for democracy and human rights in the Maldives.

Husnu Al Suood, Attorney at Law,
MP for Addu Atoll and member of MDP