Untold Stories

Ahmed Shafeegu of Shafeeguge is regarded as one of the foremost living writers and historians in the country. He was imprisoned for his writings in 1995, resulting in Amnesty International declaring him a 'prisoner of conscience'. Despite this and the confiscation of all his notebooks and diaries, he has remained true to his word. His meticulous research is complemented by his prolific output, including twenty-two books to date. In an interview recorded earlier this month, Shafeeq reveals his experiences as a diarist and chronicler of Maldivian life.