Following the bombing in Male on the 29th of September 2007 Friends of Maldives (FOM) are surprised by the ridiculous statements from President Gayoom of the Maldives and Government Spokesman Shafiu that FOM, are in some way behind the Male bombing. In addition they accuse FOM of carrying out a Boycott of Tourism to the Maldives. FOM has never requested tourists NOT to visit the Maldives - the FOM campaign asks tourists to choose a resort not closely associated with the repressive Regime of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. more
