‘Political prisoners’ awaiting permission to travel abroad for medical care

Families of former President Mohamed Nasheed, former defence minister Mohamed Nazim and former MP Ahmed Nazim are petitioning the state to allow the three to travel abroad for medical care. Nasheed requires a backbone surgery for slipped discs, lawyers said today.

Floodlight on Nasheed’s prison cell amounts to torture, says family

A floodlight aimed at former President Mohamed Nasheed’s prison cell throughout the night is depriving him of sleep, his family has said.

Jumhooree Party leaders, former Islamic Minister Dr Bari join MDP

Convicted terrorist escapes DPRS on motorbike