Maldives protects three eco-rich islands

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared Keylakunu and Neykurendhoo of Haa Dhaalu Atoll, and Baarah of Haa Alif Atoll, as conservation areas, on December 25.

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Keylakunu island in Haa Dhaalu atoll. PHOTO: MIHAARU

2018-12-27 10:55:09

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared Keylakunu and Neykurendhoo of Haa Dhaalu Atoll, and Baarah of Haa Alif Atoll, as conservation areas, on December 25.

The President’s Office revealed that the sites were protected under the Environment Protection and Preservation Act based on papers submitted by Minister of Environment, Dr. Hussain Rasheed.

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