Mohamed Nasheed
Hearing on Nasheed’s family visits delayed
The civil court has delayed a hearing on visitation rights for jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed to 1:30pm on Thursday.
12 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Court to review restrictions on family visits for Nasheed
The civil court will deliberate today a complaint lodged by jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s siblings over restrictions on prison visits. Nasheed’s lawyers are also complaining of infrequent access.
12 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Indian external affairs minister calls on President Yameen
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on President Abdulla Yameen this morning ahead of crucial bilateral talks.
11 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The UN Working Group Opinion: Next Steps
While the opinion of the WGAD is a helpful international contribution, it is the Supreme Court that ought, in accordance with the rule of law, have the final word on the fairness of Mohamed Nasheed’s conviction, argues Toby Cadman, partner at Omnia Strategy.
07 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Details revealed in UN opinion on Nasheed’s imprisonment
Ruling former President Mohamed Nasheed’s imprisonment arbitrary, a UN human rights panel has urged the Maldives to release him immediately and compensate him for losses.
05 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Who said what? Foreign Minister’s meetings in New York
Dunya called the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s ruling on Nasheed’s imprisonment “arbitrary” in a meeting with the UN human rights chief, and sought to downplay the call by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to grant clemency to Nasheed.
03 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
UN opinion on Nasheed’s jailing revives Maldives opposition
A UN human rights panel’s finding that former President Mohamed Nasheed’s imprisonment on a terrorism charge was arbitrary has revived the opposition’s streets activities, while the government’s refusal to adhere to the decision has triggered a storm of criticism online.
03 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Amnesty joins calls for Nasheed’s release
Human rights advocacy group Amnesty International has called on the Maldives to release former President Mohamed Nasheed or give him a fair trial, in the wake of the government’s rejection of a UN rights panel’s finding that his continuing imprisonment on a terrorism charge is arbitrary.
03 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
MDP to scale up protests
“If the government refuses to abide by the recommendations and decisions of the UNWGAD, we will proceed with direct street action. MDP will protest relentlessly day and night,” Mohamed Shifaz, the vice president of MDP, said.
01 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
UN finds Nasheed’s imprisonment illegal, government rejects ruling
Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s imprisonment on a terrorism charge is arbitrary, a UN rights group has ruled. The government, however, says “it does not accept the decision” and “will not be made to act on the basis of a non-binding opinion.”
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
High hopes for UN opinion on Nasheed’s imprisonment
After months of street protests, hundreds of arrests, and failed talks, the opposition and civil society groups hope a UN opinion on Nasheed’s imprisonment will provide a way forward. But will the government abide by a ruling favorable to Nasheed?
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Nasheed brought to Malé for MRI scan
Former President Mohamed Nasheed underwent an MRI scan for an old spinal injury at the ADK hospital at 9am on Saturday.
28 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
CMAG to work with member states on judicial independence, political freedoms
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) met in New York on Friday discussed the undermining of judicial independence and the systematic denial of political space including the detention of political leaders in member states.
28 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Maldives denies hiring US lobbyist Podesta Group
The Attorney General’s Office has denied reports that the government of Madives has hired Washington’s most prominent lobbyist firm, Podesta Group, to advocate on its behalf amidst calls for sanctions for human rights violations.
27 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Maldives hires US lobbyist Podesta Group for US$300,000
The government of Maldives has hired Washington’s most prominent lobbyist firm Podesta Group for a sum of US$300,000 to advocate on its behalf amidst calls for sanctions on government officials for human rights violations.
27 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
PG takes dispute over Nasheed’s terrorism conviction to Supreme Court
The Prosecutor General said the High Court had clearly misapplied the law in rejecting an appeal filed to determine the credibility of a rapid criminal court trial against former President Mohamed Nasheed.
19 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
A Political Trial or the Trial of a Politician?
The case of the former President Mohamed Naseed is in danger of being manipulated for purely political ends. It is therefore important that we remind ourselves of the facts so that judgment does not become clouded, writes Toby Cadman, partner at Omnia Strategy.
17 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Government blames Nasheed for delay in MRI scan
A home ministry spokesman said the doctor had recommended Nasheed rest in a stress free environment and undergo physiotherapy and daily swims before obtaining the MRI. “But President Nasheed has opted not to swim daily. This is why we have not facilitated a scan for him,” he said.
17 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Cherie Blair speaks out against sanctions on the Maldives
Blair said sanctions must not be used over the imprisonment of a single individual, former President Mohamed Nasheed. In response, his lawyers said they will pursue targeted sanctions against individual abusers because of the numerous political prisoners in the Maldives.
16 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Amal Clooney arrives in the Maldives
Opposition supporters gathered at the Malé airport with a drumming band to welcome jailed former president Mohamed Nasheed’s international lawyer Amal Clooney today. Jared Genser is expected to arrive tomorrow.
07 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
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