Afrasheem
Extremist group ‘masterminded’ murders and abduction
The murders of a moderate scholar, blogger and the abduction of a journalist were connected.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Human rights group urges retrial for Afrasheem murder convict
The Maldivian Democracy Network has called for a retrial in the case of a young man convicted of killing a parliamentarian, arguing that the death sentence handed to Hussain Humam Ahmed was unfair and contravened the Islamic Shari’ah.
13 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court begins review of its first murder conviction
State prosecutors asked the Supreme Court today to uphold a death sentence handed to Hussain Humam Ahmed by the criminal court over the brutal murder of MP Dr Afrasheem Ali in October 2012.
21 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM
‘Leaked letter’ revives claims over Afrasheem murder
01 Apr 2015, 1:11 PM
Two immigration officers and Afrasheem murder suspect among group of twelve jihadis
08 Jan 2015, 12:46 AM
Humam’s confession used against Shan in Dr Afrasheem’s murder trial
10 Feb 2014, 8:45 PM
Father of main suspect in Afrasheem murder case accuses police of coercion
06 Jun 2013, 8:15 PM
US calls for Maldives to address rights abuses, lift restrictions on religious freedom
21 May 2013, 8:24 PM
Police release two suspects in Afrasheem murder case
03 Dec 2012, 2:12 PM
Comment: And the killer is…
28 Nov 2012, 12:54 PM
Criminal Court extends detention of two suspects in Dr Afrasheem’s murder case
18 Nov 2012, 5:42 PM
MDP asks parliament to review progress of MP Afrasheem murder investigation
15 Nov 2012, 11:37 AM
Coalition government “abusing religion”, “spreading xenophobia”: former President Nasheed
12 Nov 2012, 6:20 PM
Criminal Court extends detention period of two suspects arrested in Afrasheem’s murder case
04 Nov 2012, 4:44 PM
Waheed government submits bill to facilitate death penalty
10 Oct 2012, 4:24 PM
Islamic Ministry denies religious pressure on murdered Afrasheem, while police seek foreign help with case
07 Oct 2012, 8:35 PM
Police arrest four in connection with murder of MP Afrasheem
03 Oct 2012, 6:55 PM
PPM MP Dr Afrasheem found brutally murdered
02 Oct 2012, 10:37 AM