Politics

Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction

The president-elect’s spokeswoman has also urged the Supreme Court to release opposition leaders.

23 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla has asked the Supreme Court to review his terrorism conviction.
Imran was sentenced to 12 years in jail over a speech he gave on May 1, 2015 at a historic anti-government protest march. He was found guilty of inciting violence and blamed for clashes with riot police.
A request has been made for the Supreme Court to review its decision to reject Imran’s appeal, his lawyer Ali Zahir tweeted Tuesday.
“The freedom of leaders of the joint parties is very important for the transition work,” the Adhaalath Party deputy leader added.

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