Calls to probe Maldives prison chief over Gayoom house arrest delay
Gayoom’s family do not know why there is a delay.
27 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives prison chief must be investigated over delays to transfer former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom to house arrest, his legal team said Thursday according to local media reports.
A police case was filed against Maldives Correctional Service chief Ahmed Shihan for not complying with the prison medical board’s decision. Gayoom’s legal team also said Shihan must be investigated under the Anti-Torture law.
The 82-year-old former strongman, who is the half-brother of President Abdulla Yameen, is suffering from a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) that causes dizziness and difficulty standing without assistance. He was arrested during a state of emergency imposed by his half-brother, President Abdulla Yameen.
Earlier Thursday Shihan turned away the former first lady when she visited him to clarify what the delays were.
Become a member
Get full access to our archive and personalise your experience.
Already a member?
Discussion
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
No comments yet. Be the first to join the conversation!
Join the Conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts under an alias and take part in the discussion. Independent journalism thrives on open, respectful debate — your voice matters.
