Human Rights Commission

Whistleblower Unit slaps Maldives Post with landmark first fine

The post office was fined MVR 900,000 for sacking a whistleblower.

Watchdogs probe police handling of Zakiyya death

A digest of yesterday's top story.

Prosecutor General declines to raise charges over custodial death

The evidence was deemed insufficient to prove criminal intent.

Watchdog seeks charges over custodial death

The Human Rights Commission has concluded investigations of 45 cases involving unsolved murders and disappearances.

Maafushi jail inmate dies of apparent natural causes

Parents tell national inquiry of lack of access to education for children with disabilities

Home minister violates Anti-Torture Act

HRCM members summoned to Juvenile Court again over confidential report

Human Rights Commission receives Juvenile Court summons

Health minister apologises over HIV transfusion as investigations launched

HRCM introduces benchmark for migrant worker rights

HRCM calls on authorities to ensure inmates are able to vote

Parliament fails to pass critical child protection bills: report

Parliament committee to investigate detention of underage orphanage minors in Maafushi prison

Government requests international legal assistance to clean up judiciary

MDP Parliamentary Group considers no-confidence motion against HRCM

Vice President meets Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa during UN General Assembly

ICC membership expected to reform Maldivian judicial system

HRCM urges MPs to resolve disputes through dialogue

HRCM calls for government to provide permanent homes for tsunami victims urgently