Adeeb to call 13 witnesses in boat blast trial
Lawyers representing former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb named today 13 witnesses to speak in his defence over charges of abuse of authority relating to a blast on President Abdulla Yameen’s speedboat.
15 May 2016, 9:00 AM
Lawyers representing former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb named today 13 witnesses to speak in his defence over charges of abuse of authority relating to a blast on President Abdulla Yameen’s speedboat.
State prosecutors say Adeeb, who is also facing terrorism charges over the alleged assassination plot, boarded the presidential speedboat, Finifenmaa, on the eve of the blast to plant an improvised explosive device.
Yameen had escaped unhurt from the September 28 blast, but the first lady and two of her aides sustained minor injuries. The explosion triggered a major political crisis, leading to a purge of the cabinet and the security forces.
The 13 defence witnesses include two of Adeeb’s secretaries, eight soldiers, and three crewmembers.
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