February 8
Court says Feb 7 police brutality video altered, acquits officer
A police officer caught on camera brutalizing an opposition member on February 7, 2012, was cleared of charges after a criminal court judge ruled that the video of the assault was tampered with.
21 Nov 2015, 09:00
Policeman acquitted of assaulting Feb 8 protester despite video evidence
Despite video footage showing then-Staff Sergeant Ali Ahmed kicking a protester while he was on the ground, the criminal court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The police crackdown on a protest march on February 8, 2012 had left at least 71 people hospitalised.
17 Sep 2015, 09:00
Government to compensate police officers for damages on February 8 unrest
18 Mar 2015, 16:45
Court cancels hearing of suspects charged with terrorist attack on Gan police station
16 Nov 2014, 16:11
MP’s police brutality hearing cancelled due to defendant’s absence
12 Oct 2014, 14:49
Terrorism trials begin for over 80 individuals from Thinadhoo
01 Oct 2014, 15:33
Terrorism trials on February 8 arson in Addu City postponed
30 Sep 2014, 10:29
Four minors acquitted of terrorism charges
24 Feb 2014, 18:20
Juvenile Court postpones terrorism trial of minors
13 Feb 2014, 18:32
State failed to follow majority of February 8 recommendations: HRCM
27 Dec 2013, 00:01
MDP alleges 117 cases filed against February 8 2012 protesters “politically motivated”
23 May 2013, 18:15
“Serious failings in the justice system entrenched impunity”: Amnesty International
23 May 2013, 17:23
Two police officers charged over attack on MDP MPs Mariya, ‘Reeko’ Moosa in February 2012
07 May 2013, 18:13
February 7 a failure of all state institutions, DRP: Umar Naseer
10 Feb 2013, 20:19
Defence Minister Nazim rejects allegations of police misconduct on Feb 8
09 Feb 2013, 23:08
MP and councillor charged over February 8 arson attacks not present for court hearing
10 Sep 2012, 16:52
Deputy Police Commissioner denies HRCM’s “emotionally charged” claims
27 Aug 2012, 23:42