Supreme Court quashes Nasheed’s terror conviction
Nasheed’s 13-year jail sentence was overturned after a review of the controversial terrorism conviction.
26 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
The Supreme Court has overturned former president Mohamed Nasheed’s 13-year jail sentence after a review of the controversial terrorism conviction.
He was wrongfully charged and the criminal court should not have proceeded to trial, the apex court ruled Monday.
Nasheed, who was greeted by celebrating supporters when he emerged from the courthouse, told reporters it was clear his political career was not over and praising the “courage and unshakable resolve” of the public for securing his freedom.
The judgment has also made clear he was put on trial by the influence of former president Abdulla Yameen, he added.
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