Gayoom and Saeed deny ‘politically motivated’ charges
The constitution was crushed and his detention was an inhumane atrocity, the chief justice told the court.
25 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed have denied the “politically motivated” charges in their obstruction of justice trial.
Tuesday’s hearing was the first time that Saeed has spoken at length since he was arrested and put on trial. The constitution was crushed and his detention was an inhumane atrocity, he said.
His trial undermined the power of the justice system and his arrest was arbitrary and an act of enforced disappearance, Saeed told the court after denying the charges.
“This is not the chief justice that has been put on trial. This is a trial against an order of the Supreme Court of the Maldives,” he was quoted as saying by local media.
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.
