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Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ detainee tortured and beaten in Maldives, says Amnesty

Lahiru Madhushanka has also been denied a fair trial, the rights group says.

Maldives urged to break with ‘repressive past’

Foreign governments are happy with the election outcome.

Faris Maumoon declared ‘prisoner of conscience’

Faris Maumoon faces ‘trumped up charges’ says Amnesty.

Maldives seeks third term on UN Human Rights Council

Despite the foreign minister claiming successful consolidation of democracy, the curtailment of fundamental rights and the widely condemned imprisonment of opposition leaders during President Abdulla Yameen’s three-year administration has prompted fears of an “authoritarian reversal.”

Maldives quits the Commonwealth: a round up of reactions

The decision to quit the Commonwealth has prompted a storm of criticism and calls to reverse the Maldives’ isolationist course

Maldives urged to halt execution by EU, UN rights experts

Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has also opposed Humam’s execution without the consent of the victim’s family. “No Islamic state has the right to carry out qisas except as provided in Islam,” he declared in a tweet.

Amnesty slams Maldives for lack of action on judicial reform

Amnesty International has slammed President Abdulla Yameen’s administration over its failure to address mounting concern over judicial independence.

World not convinced of need for Maldives emergency

International human rights groups and the governments of the UK and the US have urged the Maldives to revoke a nationwide state of emergency and restore full constitutional freedoms.

Amnesty joins calls for Nasheed’s release

Human rights advocacy group Amnesty International has called on the Maldives to release former President Mohamed Nasheed or give him a fair trial, in the wake of the government’s rejection of a UN rights panel’s finding that his continuing imprisonment on a terrorism charge is arbitrary.

Government complains of UK refusal to meet Cherie Blair

The Maldives has lashed out at the UK foreign office’s alleged refusal to allow Cherie Blair to accompany Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon to a meeting in London.

Amnesty calls for investigation of lawyer’s ‘brutal stabbing in broad daylight’

“This vicious attack must not go unpunished – Maldives authorities must ensure that human rights defenders can work free from fear of reprisals and that those responsible are held to account. There are strong suspicions that this was a targeted attack against Mahfooz Saeed and it is crucial that the true motive is uncovered,” said Abbas Faiz, Amnesty International’s Maldives researcher.

Government appeals for ‘fair and objective assessment’ from Amnesty International

Government accuses Amnesty of colluding with MDP to tarnish Maldives’ image

MDP MP appeals for Indian pressure to release Nasheed

Maldives human rights situation ‘rapidly deteriorating’

Respect Criminal Court verdict, says President Yameen

US, EU, and UK concerned over lack of due process in Nasheed trial

Nasheed prosecution highlights “selective approach to justice,” says Amnesty International

Amnesty to investigate reports of Nazim’s “arbitrary” detention

Amnesty calls for moratorium on flogging in Maldives