Politics
Sheikh Imran sentenced to 12 years in prison
Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla has been found guilty of terrorism and sentenced to 12 years in prison.Imran was accused of inciting violence at a historic 20,000-strong anti-government demonstration on May 1 last year. He was charged under article two of the 1990 Anti-Terrorism Act, which states that promoting fear amongst the public or causing destruction of property are acts of terrorism.