Translation: Sheikh Imran’s speech at May Day mass rally

Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran was found guilty of terrorism last night over a speech he made at a mass anti-government protest on May 1 last year. The court said Imran’s speech led to violent clashes between protesters and police officers on the night of May 1.

Court hears anonymised testimony in Imran’s terrorism trial

The criminal court heard today anonymised witness testimony that claimed Sheikh Imran Abdulla’s absence from a historic anti-government rally on May Day had led to violent clashes between protesters and police officers.

Prosecutors blame Sheikh Imran for May Day clashes

At today’s hearing of the Adhaalath Party leader’s terrorism trial, the state prosecutor said Imran was the leading figure of the May Day rally, but had done nothing to prevent the clashes, noting that the 2013 freedom of assembly law states that protest organisers must take responsibility if they fail to prevent violence.

Sheikh Imran’s terrorism trial resumes with heated hearing

Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla’s speech at an anti-government demonstration in May constitutes terrorism, state prosecutors insisted today at a hearing that saw heated exchanges between the presiding judge and defence lawyers.

Sheikh Imran transferred to house arrest

The criminal court today transferred Adhaalath Party President Sheikh Imran Abdulla to house arrest, citing the state’s violation of an order to provide access to medical care. A second hearing of his terrorism trial took place today, four months after charges were first pressed.

Chief judge questions charges against suspects accused of assaulting policeman

The chief judge repeated his criticism of the PG office’s decision to charge 11 out of 13 suspects with assault using a dangerous weapon despite evidence showing the accused beating a policeman with their hands and feet.

May Day protester pleads guilty to assaulting police officer

Trial begins for eight suspects accused of assaulting police officer

Thulhaadhoo council defies order to withhold pay for suspended councillor

Court releases Sheikh Imran with travel ban

May Day protest pickup driver faces terrorism charges

Petition demands MP apologise for ‘discriminatory and bigoted’ tweets

Court issues arrest warrant for Gasim

Former MP Easa released from police custody

Two Malé schools vandalized

116 May Day detainees released, 129 facing charges

Commonwealth human rights NGO calls for police brutality investigation

“You will never walk out of here alive”: MDP reveals details of alleged torture of May Day detainees

Concerns grow over police abuse of May Day detainees