Custodial Abuse


Guard injured in Maafushi prison
Lugman Ahmed, spokesman of the Maldives Correctional Service, said the officer was injured in a scuffle after he tried to stop inmates from stealing electricity from an outlet.
30 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM


HRCM launches inquiry into Malé jail altercation
Several inmates and prison guards at the Malé jail sustained injuries Sunday night after “a random cell check” escalated into a violent confrontation. “The inmates aggressively pushed and shoved prison guards who attempted to conduct the check,” said the Maldives Correctional Services’ spokesperson.
30 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM


54 cases of torture filed against police
The 54 cases alleging torture by the police included 13 cases of physical abuse during arrest, 26 cases of custodial abuse, 15 cases of physical abuse during protests, and one case of physical abuse during transfer to court for a remand hearing.
01 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM


“You will never walk out of here alive”: MDP reveals details of alleged torture of May Day detainees
07 May 2015, 5:34 PM


Lawyers accuse police of restricting access to May Day detainees
06 May 2015, 10:09 PM


Concerns grow over police abuse of May Day detainees
04 May 2015, 5:18 PM
Maradhoo detainees allege physical abuse in police custody
20 May 2013, 5:55 PM