Azim questioned over Sangu TV appearance
Adam Azim, a senior opposition figure arrested on charges of encouraging the government’s overthrow was questioned by the police for nearly five hours Sunday about his appearance on Sangu TV.
12 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Adam Azim, a senior opposition figure arrested on charges of encouraging the government’s overthrow, has been interrogated over remarks made during an appearance on a television talk show.
According to his lawyer Ali Zahir, Azim was questioned by the police for nearly five hours Sunday about his appearance Wednesday night on the private broadcaster Sangu TV.
“He talked about the things politicians are speaking about. He said the government and the courts have lost the confidence of the public,” the defence lawyer told the Maldives Independent.
Azim was accused of resisting or obstructing police or custodial officers (section 532 of the penal code), obstructing the administration of law and government function (section 533) and inciting rioting and forceful overthrow of the government (section 610).
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