Maldives court approves anonymity and secrecy in Gayoom terror trial
The former dictator faces between 17 and 20 years in jail if convicted.
25 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Anonymous witnesses and secret evidence will be allowed in the terror trial of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the Criminal Court ruled Tuesday.
Gayoom is charged with terrorism over an alleged attempt to overthrow the government of his half-brother, President Abdulla Yameen.
The 82-year-old was arrested in February on charges of plotting a coup. He denies the charge.
Prosecutors asked the court during Tuesday’s preliminary hearing to issue a permanent order to protect the identity of state witnesses and for their testimony to also remain anonymous, local media reported.
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