During his 29 years of autocratic rule in the Maldives, Gayoom had been in several roles and positions including Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and supreme judicial authority.
Durante los 29 años de su gobierno autocrático en Maldivas, Gayoom ha ejercido varios roles y cargos, incluyendo Comandante en Jefe de las Fuerzas Armadas, Ministro de Defensa y suprema autoridad judicial.