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Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
Mimrah Ghafoor writes on the politics and diplomacy of the Indian Ocean, with a particular focus on the Maldives. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. He served as a speechwriter for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly.
Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor, a Maldivian national holding an MA in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, served as a speechwriter and later as the lead speechwriter at the Office of the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Before this, he worked as an Assistant Director in the Maldives President’s Office and as a Foreign Service Officer in the Maldives’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior to his government service, Mimrah was involved in the NGO sector, working with Transparency Maldives – the national chapter of Transparency International – and Advocating the Rights of Children, an organization specializing in promoting and protecting children’s rights.
August 14, 2023
Maldives’ Presidential Election Is a Multi-Horse Race
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
July 10, 2023
Former Adversaries Unite to Challenge President Solih in Maldives Presidential Elections
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
June 12, 2023
Will ‘The Democrats’ Reconfigure the Maldives’ Political Landscape?
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
