The Maldives Nine: Who Are They?
The Supreme Court has annulled all proceedings against nine prisoners and ordered their release until a fair retrial. Who are they and what were they alleged to have done?
03 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
On Thursday night the Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of nine high-profile prisoners.
Days beforehand President Abdulla Yameen told the party faithful he had a duty to interfere in the running of the court if it was losing its way. His comments came as the court was considering the registration of a motion, filed by the opposition alliance, that he be removed from power.
Thursday’s ruling says the trials of the nine named individuals violated the constitution and international law. It said prosecutors and judges were unduly influenced “to conduct politically motivated investigations” against them.
The court has annulled all proceedings against them and ordered their release until a fair retrial. Who are these nine and what were they alleged to have done?
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