Male Jail

‘Unfit for humans’ annex closed in Malé jail

The closure came after an audit of prisons in the Maldives.

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.

President Yameen authorised Nasheed’s transfer to house arrest

HRCM investigating three cases of alleged torture in Male’ custodial

Jail officers helping inmates bring in “drugs, phones”