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'''Naushad Waheed''' (born December 15, | | name = Naushad Waheed | ||
He was detained by the government for four months following the publication of one of his cartoons in the magazine ''[[Hukuru]]'' in 1999. | | native_name = ނައުޝަދު ވަހީދު | ||
| native_name_lang = dv | |||
| birth_name = Naushad Waheed Hassan Manik | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|12|15|df=yes}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Machchangolhi]], [[Malé]], [[Maldives]] | |||
| spouse = {{Marriage|Aishath Hussain|1989}} | |||
| children = 2 | |||
| relatives = [[Mohamed Waheed Hassan]] (brother) | |||
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| office = Deputy Ambassador of the Maldives to the United Kingdom | |||
| termstart = 2008 | |||
| termend = 16 February 2012 | |||
| president = [[Mohamed Nasheed]] <br/> [[Mohamed Waheed Hassan]] | |||
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'''Naushad Waheed Hassan Manik''' (born 15 December 1962) is a cartoonist and painter from the [[Maldives]]. | |||
== Early life and education == | |||
Manik was born on 15 December 1962 in [[Machchangolhi]], [[Malé]], [[Maldives]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Biography |url=http://www.naushadarts.com/biography.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325233647/http://www.naushadarts.com/biography.htm |archive-date=2009-03-25 |access-date=2009-05-29 |website=Naushad Arts}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=ނައުޝާދު ވަޙީދު |trans-title=Naushad Waheed |url=https://presidency.gov.mv/NationalAwards/Winner/987 |access-date=4 March 2025 |website=[[The President's Office]] |language=dv}}</ref> He studied in [[Majeediyya School]].<ref name=":1" /> In 1976, he undertook his first art class, soon becoming more interested in arts.<ref name=":0" /> In 1978, he went to [[South India]] and was influenced by his art master.<ref name=":0" /> In 1980, he was awarded the best all round artist in his school.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
In 1987, he met Suzanne Pruner, in [[California]], U.S.<ref name=":0" /> Pruner financed Manik to study at [[Art Instruction Schools|Art Instruction School]] in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | |||
== Career == | |||
Manik participated in the 4th South Asian art biennale, held in [[Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]], where he met several Asian artists.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> After Manik was imprisoned in 1990 for drawing a political cartoon, his fame grew as a political cartoonist.<ref name=":0" /> In 1993, [[Qasim Ibrahim]] commissioned Manik to draw 1200 canvases.<ref name=":0" /> In that same year, Manik drew a controversial portrait of president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, which stunned locals.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
He was appointed as Deputy High Commissioner of Maldives to the UK in 2008, later resigning in 2012 after the [[2011–2013 Maldives political crisis|resignation of Mohamed Nasheed]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=29 March 2011 |title=UK High Commission auctioning painting to help Japanese tsunami victims |url=https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/uk-high-commission-auctioning-painting-to-help-japanese-tsunami-victims-17956 |access-date=5 March 2025 |work=[[Maldives Independent]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Robinson |first=JJ |date=16 February 2012 |title=“You are my brother and I will always love you”: Dr Waheed’s brother resigns from UK post, calls for President to follow |url=https://minivannewsarchive.com/politics/%e2%80%9cyou-are-my-brother-and-i-will-always-love-you%e2%80%9d-dr-waheed%e2%80%99s-brother-resigns-from-uk-post-calls-for-president-to-follow-32202 |access-date=5 March 2025 |work=[[Minivan News]]}}</ref> He was later reappointed at an unknown date and later dismissed on 13 September 2023 after calling [[Mohamed Nasheed]] the 'founder of democracy in the Maldives.'<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 September 2023 |title=Maldives fires Naushad, deputy ambassador to UK |url=https://en.sun.mv/84686 |access-date=5 March 2025 |work=Sun}}</ref> | |||
== Detainment == | |||
Manik was taken as a [[political prisoner]] in 1990 after drawing a political cartoon in a public weekly newspaper.<ref name=":0" /> He spent three years in [[house arrest]], but was later pardoned by [[President of the Maldives|president]] [[Maumoon Abdul Gayoom]].<ref name=":0" /> | |||
He was detained by the government for four months following the publication of one of his cartoons in the magazine ''[[Hukuru]]'' in 1999.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Naushad Waheed |url=https://cpj.org/data/people/naushad-waheed/ |access-date=4 March 2025 |website=[[Committee to Protect Journalists]]}}</ref> Manik's charge was [[Retaliatory arrest and prosecution|retaliatory]].<ref name=":3" /> In 2001, he was arrested for participating in debates critical of the government, tried for treason, and sentenced to 15 years in prison.<ref name=":2" /> He was released on 22 February 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2006 |title=Maldives: Release of artist and internet dissident highlights failings of justice system |url=https://www.amnesty.org/fr/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/asa290012006en.pdf |access-date=5 March 2025 |website=[[Amnesty International]]}}</ref> | |||
While Manik was imprisoned, he was named an [[Amnesty International]] [[prisoner of conscience]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 January 2004 |title=Maldives: Reforms will gain no credibility unless prisoners of conscience are released |url=https://www.amnesty.org/ar/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/asa290012004en.pdf |access-date=5 March 2025 |website=[[Amnesty International]]}}</ref> | |||
== Family life == | |||
Manik is the brother of former president [[Mohamed Waheed Hassan]].<ref name=":2" /> Manik has been married to Aishath Hussain since 1989, and has had two children.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Award == | |||
Naushad received the President's award in 1997 for his drawings.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090614115959/http://www.naushadarts.com/ Naushad Arts] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090614115959/http://www.naushadarts.com/ Naushad Arts] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090325233647/http://www.naushadarts.com/biography.htm Naushad's Biography] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090325233647/http://www.naushadarts.com/biography.htm Naushad's Biography] | ||
* [http://www.amnesty.ie/user/content/view/full/5292/ Amnesty International press release]{{dead link|date=January 2011}} | * [http://www.amnesty.ie/user/content/view/full/5292/ Amnesty International press release]{{dead link|date=January 2011|fix-attempted=yes}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Waheed, Naushad}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Waheed, Naushad}} | ||
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[[Category:Cartoonists]] | [[Category:Cartoonists]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century painters]] | [[Category:20th-century painters]] | ||
[[Category:Maldivian prisoners and detainees]] | |||
[[Category:Recipients of Maldivian presidential pardons]] | |||
[[Category:Amnesty International prisoners of conscience held by the Maldives]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:25, 21 April 2025
Template:Infobox person Naushad Waheed Hassan Manik (born 15 December 1962) is a cartoonist and painter from the Maldives.
Early life and education
Manik was born on 15 December 1962 in Machchangolhi, Malé, Maldives.[1][2] He studied in Majeediyya School.[2] In 1976, he undertook his first art class, soon becoming more interested in arts.[1] In 1978, he went to South India and was influenced by his art master.[1] In 1980, he was awarded the best all round artist in his school.[1]
In 1987, he met Suzanne Pruner, in California, U.S.[1] Pruner financed Manik to study at Art Instruction School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1][2]
Career
Manik participated in the 4th South Asian art biennale, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he met several Asian artists.[1][2] After Manik was imprisoned in 1990 for drawing a political cartoon, his fame grew as a political cartoonist.[1] In 1993, Qasim Ibrahim commissioned Manik to draw 1200 canvases.[1] In that same year, Manik drew a controversial portrait of president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, which stunned locals.[1]
He was appointed as Deputy High Commissioner of Maldives to the UK in 2008, later resigning in 2012 after the resignation of Mohamed Nasheed.[3][4] He was later reappointed at an unknown date and later dismissed on 13 September 2023 after calling Mohamed Nasheed the 'founder of democracy in the Maldives.'[5]
Detainment
Manik was taken as a political prisoner in 1990 after drawing a political cartoon in a public weekly newspaper.[1] He spent three years in house arrest, but was later pardoned by president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.[1]
He was detained by the government for four months following the publication of one of his cartoons in the magazine Hukuru in 1999.[6] Manik's charge was retaliatory.[6] In 2001, he was arrested for participating in debates critical of the government, tried for treason, and sentenced to 15 years in prison.[3] He was released on 22 February 2006.[7]
While Manik was imprisoned, he was named an Amnesty International prisoner of conscience.[8]
Family life
Manik is the brother of former president Mohamed Waheed Hassan.[3] Manik has been married to Aishath Hussain since 1989, and has had two children.[1]
Award
Naushad received the President's award in 1997 for his drawings.[2]