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Parliament seeks to criminally prosecute Police responsible for violence against suspect in custody

September 14, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives has passed a report seeking to prosecute officers responsible for violence against man in their custody under the Anti-torture Act. The report presented… Continued

May Terror Attack trial to start on Monday

September 14, 2021, 16:08

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives has scheduled the May 6 terror attack trials for 20 September 2021, Monday. Local news Mihaaru reports that Criminal Court Subpoenas have… Continued

Parliament subcommittee releases report regarding STELCO Generator pollution in residential areas

September 14, 2021, 15:55

Malé, Maldives - The subcommittee formed to address the STELCO Generators located in the capital city Malé, on Tuesday, released a report to rectify the issue. The report, produced by… Continued

Minor sexually abused in Southern Maldives

September 14, 2021, 13:27

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police have started investigating a sexual assault case of a minor in the Southern Division of Maldives. According to the Police, the case was filed in… Continued

Prisoner dies at Hulhumalé Jail; Parliament monitors case

September 14, 2021, 13:14

Malé, Maldives - Mohamed Aslam (40) passed away at the Hulhumalé Jail last night at 20:23. Following this, an emergency motion was submitted to the Parliament today. Mohamed Aslam, Janavareege,… Continued

Maldives government launches ‘Gov.Mv Message’ service

September 14, 2021, 12:52

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives, today, launched the gov.mv message service that allows the public to send documents digitally to government bodies. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih launched this… Continued

President Solih to address the UN General Assembly next week

September 14, 2021, 09:46

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is scheduled to depart to the United States next week to attend the 76th Annual Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).… Continued

Prosecutor General indicts Fahumee and two others for May terror attack

September 13, 2021, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has decided to prosecute Fahumee Ali, Mohamed Nazim and Ishaq for the May 6 terror attack targeting Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed.… Continued

Thinadhoo Council files transitional justice case regarding the 1962 forced depopulation by Maldives government

September 13, 2021, 17:21

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - The Thinadhoo Island Council Office has filed a case against the Maldives government at the Ombudsperson’s Office for Transitional Justice (OTJ) regarding the depopulation of… Continued

Parliament Committee to meet President Solih regarding Hiyaa Petition

September 13, 2021, 16:56

Malé, Maldives - The Parliamentary Petition Committee is set to meet with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih regarding a petition submitted to the committee by the public regarding the Hiyaa flats.… Continued