Meedhoo requests relocation of Raa Atoll airport from Fainu to Beriyanfaru

Protests in objection of building an airport in the island of Fainu lush with vegetation has prompted the Island Council of Meedhoo to request altering the location of the airport in south of Raa Atoll as pledged by the President from Fainu to Beriyanfaru.

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Island life in Raa Atoll Fainu - kids bicycling the streets of the island -- Photo: Hussain Waheed / Mihaaru News

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-03-03 11:14:59

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu had pledged to establish the conflicted Raa Atoll’s southern province airport in the island of Raa Atoll Fainu which the Meedhoo Council has requested the relocation of, to Raa Atoll Beriyanfaru of the southern province yesterday.

Amid the preceded presidential campaign last year, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu had assured that he will make efforts to establish an airport in Raa Atoll Fainu in conformity of the perspective adopted by the former President Abdulla Yameen.

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