MP under investigation for ‘hateful’ tweet
The Jumhooree Party MP said the police did not directly accuse him of a specific crime, “but it was quiet clear from their questioning and also from the comments they made that I have been accused of obstruction of police duties and of inciting hatred and violence.”
01 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM
Opposition MP Ali Hussain was summoned for questioning Sunday night over a tweet in which he said everyone has the right to defend themselves against the unfair use of force by police officers.
The Jumhooree Party MP was also summoned for questioning last week, after which the police confiscated his phone. It was returned a day later.
Speaking to The Maldives Independent, Hussain said the police did not directly accuse him of a specific crime, “but it was quiet clear from their questioning and also from the comments they made that I have been accused of obstruction of police duties and of inciting hatred and violence.”
He added: “I have given a statement clarifying that my tweet was referring to section 45 of the penal code which codifies the right to self-defence – a right enshrined in the constitution as well as Islamic sharia and law.”
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