Concerns raised over vacating Maafannu cemetery

Maafannu cemetery, which also holds the graves of civilians martyred during the November 3, 1988, coup attempt, is one of the few open green spaces left in the crowded capital city, offering residents a place of peace and shade under its large trees. However, Male' City Council has decided to vacate the land and turn it into a parking zone.

The decision to convert the cemetery into a parking area has sparked concern among the public and historians.