Hope for justice: Yameen Rasheed’s murder two years on
The murder blogger’s family has pinned their hopes on a presidential commission.
23 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Two years ago today, Maldivians woke up to the horrific murder of Yameen Rasheed, a satirical blogger and fearless critic of religious extremism.
The 29-year-old’s killing attracted international media attention and drew widespread condemnation. Suspects were arrested within a week but Yameen’s grieving family despaired as police refused to accept a petition, blocked marches calling for answers, and the criminal court held hearings in secret.
The family’s hope for justice was rekindled in November.
On his first day in office, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih formed an inquiry commission to investigate unresolved murders, honouring a key campaign pledge.
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