Nasheed released from custody, travel ban still in place
09 Oct 2012, 8:35 PM
Additional reporting by Mohamed Naahii
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has been released from custody following the first hearing in the Hulhumale Magistrate Court concerning his detention of Chief Criminal Court Judge, Abdulla Mohamed.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has been released from custody following the first hearing in the Hulhumale Magistrate Court concerning his detention of Chief Criminal Court Judge, Abdulla Mohamed.
The trial began around 4:20pm this afternoon. The court was packed with attendees, most of whom were Nasheed supporters. Nasheed’s wife Laila Ali and family members were also present.
At the beginning of the trial, the state read the charges.
Responding, Nasheed stated that the trial reflected the “grave” situation that the democracy of the Maldives is in.
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