Suicide bombing suspects freed
Ishag Ali and Hussain Afeef were suspected of links with the Islamic State terror group.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
The criminal court has freed two suspects charged with terrorism for allegedly planning to carry out suicide attacks in the capital Malé.
At a pre-trial hearing Sunday, Judge Adam Arif reportedly granted a conditional release based on their treatment during detention and the state’s failure to respond.
The hearing was scheduled to hear a motion from defence lawyers seeking their release from custody.
Ishag Ali was charged with attempting to carry out a terrorist attack and Hussain Afeef was charged with planning to carry out a terrorist attack.
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