253 individuals given shelter during lockdown: Gender Ministry

The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services revealed, on Thursday, that a total of 253 individuals were provided shelter amid the lockdown implemented over the capital city of Male' to curb the local COVID-19 outbreak.

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Gender Minister Aishath Mohamed Didi addresses NEOC's regularly-held media briefing. The Gender Ministry provided temporary shelter to 253 individuals. PHOTO: NEOC

Mariyam Malsa

2020-08-13 16:06:55

The Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services revealed, on Thursday, that a total of 253 individuals were provided shelter amid the lockdown implemented over the capital city of Male' to curb the local COVID-19 outbreak.

During the city-wide lockdown which remained in place for three months, a number of citizens faced eviction due to financial difficulties caused by unemployment or salary reduction as certain landlords arbitrarily evicted tenants as a result of their inability to make rent.

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