Human Rights Commission Of Maldives

Human rights watchdog affirms fairness of presidential polls

There were no irregularities that could affect the outcome, the HRCM concluded from its election observation.

Human rights watchdog laments treatment of migrant workers

There was outrage after hundreds of migrant workers were illegally ferried to work.

Maldives riot police used ‘disproportionate force’

Some police officers caused injuries to civilians and reporters and resorted to pepper spraying protesters in violation of rules on the use of less-lethal weapons, the Human Rights Commission of Maldives found from its field monitoring.

Human rights commissioner resigns

Shifaq Mufeed ‘Histo,’ the vice president of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives, resigned from his post on Thursday.

Human rights watchdog assures probe of hunger strike in Maafushi jail

HRCM Vice President Shifaq Mufeed told the press that the hunger strike was prompted by “tightened security measures” but an informed source alleged that electricity was cut off and some inmates were beaten.

No red flags in death of infant under state care

Mohamed Shakeeb, executive coordinator at the gender ministry, said the authorities have not learned of any suspicious incidents related to the death. The police investigation will determine if negligence by staff at the Fiyavathi children’s home was to blame, he said.

Human rights watchdog denies wasting funds

According to the audit report, the commission made no effort during 2015 to recover MVR1.15 million (US$74,500) owed by employees and spent MVR97,569 (US$6,300) in excess of its annual budget.

MDP to hold anniversary parade in defiance of police

At a meeting last Thursday, senior police officers informed MDP officials that political activity will not be allowed in the streets of the capital, citing complaints about traffic jams and inconvenience to pedestrians.

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.

Human rights watchdog defends restrictions imposed by Supreme Court

An 11-point guideline imposed by the Supreme Court on the state human rights watchdog has not hampered its functioning, Shifaq Mufeed, vice president of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives, told the press yesterday.

Human rights watchdog slams “unacceptable” misogynistic behaviour from MPs

Misogynistic remarks and behaviour from MPs that were derogatory towards women at recent sittings of the People’s Majlis are “unacceptable,” the human rights watchdog has said, urging lawmakers not to undermine national efforts for women’s empowerment.

Marital rape victim’s body sent to India for autopsy

The body of a marital rape victim who died of life-threatening injuries last week has been sent to India for a postmortem examination. The 37-year-old woman from the island of Thinadhoo in Gaaf Dhaal atoll was hospitalised in Malé last month. Her husband was arrested on December 11 and remains under police custody.

HRCM gets new president and vice president

The parliament yesterday approved Aminath Eenas and former MP Shifaq Mufeed as the new president and vice president, respectively, of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM). Four members were also approved to the newly-established National Integrity Commission, an oversight body for law enforcement agencies.

Majlis approves ex MP of ruling party to human rights watchdog

The parliament today approved former MP Shifaq Mufeed, Aishath Afreen Mohamed, and Aminath Eenas to the Human Rights of Commission of the Maldives (HRCM).

HRCM questions police conduct in raid of ex-defence minister’s apartment

“The investigation noted matters that raise questions about the actions of police officers in searching G. Enif due to the carelessness of the police officers and because the search was not videotaped,” reads a 35-page confidential HRCM investigation report obtained by Minivan News.

Some police officers believe women to blame for domestic violence, says HRCM

Asia Pacific Forum urges president to preserve independence of HRCM

Human Rights Commission summoned to Supreme Court

MPs clash over amendments to Human Rights Commission Act

JP and PPM coalitions unite in condemnation of the Elections Commission