‘No one is above the law’ after Faris taken into custody
MP Faris Maumoon was taken into custody Saturday night, accused of attempting to overthrow his uncle’s government by bribing politicians. His lawyers have appealed the decision at the High Court.
28 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
No family is above the law, a ruling party figure has insisted, as the president’s nephew begins 15 days in detention.
MP Faris Maumoon was taken into custody Saturday night accused of attempting to overthrow his uncle’s government by bribing politicians. His lawyers have appealed the decision at the High Court.
MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla, deputy leader of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives, tweeted that nobody was above the law.
“Someone can’t be above the law because of his family relations. [Inequality] is a thing of the past. The government of President Yameen has the capacity to empower and sustain the rule of law,” Abdul Raheem said.
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