Dr Afrasheem Ali
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Dr Afrasheem killed by ‘jihadi group’ linked to al-Qaeda
Ex-Islamic minister Dr Shaheem accused of lying to inquiry commission.
17 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
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Maldives death penalty delays will be resolved by October 8
04 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
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Death in the tropical paradise
Omkar Khandekar explores “the melting pot of conspiracy theories” spawned by the assassination of Dr Afrasheem Ali in October 2012.
29 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
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UN rights committee requests halt to Humam’s execution
The UN Human Rights Committee has requested the government to halt the imminent execution of Hussain Humam Ahmed pending the outcome of its review of his case.
13 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
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Maldives forges ahead with preparations for death penalty despite criticism
The government is forging ahead with plans to execute the 22-year-old man convicted of killing MP Afrasheem Ali. The MP’s family, who asked courts to delay the death sentence last week, said they are yet to hear back
29 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM
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Maldives state ready to kill Humam, and a way of life
The noose around Humam’s neck will put an end to not just his life but to two problems the government encounters: rumours of President Yameen’s involvement in Afrasheem’s murder that just won’t die; and accusations that it is not following the path of ‘true Islam’, i.e, Saudi-led Salafi Islam, writes Azra Naseem
25 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM
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Supreme court upholds death sentence for Humam
The supreme court upheld tonight the death sentence of a 22-year-old man convicted of killing a parliamentarian, rejecting a surprise last-ditch attempt by members of the victim’s family to delay the death penalty.
24 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM
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Family of murdered MP asks supreme court to delay death penalty for killer
Family members of a murdered MP have asked the supreme court to delay the death penalty for the 22-year-old man convicted of killing him.
23 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM
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“No sympathy for people like us:” Milestones in the life of a Maldivian death row prisoner
Hussain Humam Ahmed, 22 years, is on death row for the murder of MP Afrasheem Ali. His family fears he was framed and judged guilty because of his background of poverty and violence.
24 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
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Are we all going to kill Humam?
Hussain Humam was sentenced to death “through a process that has breached the principles of Islamic Shari’a, common law, international obligations and even common sense,” argues Shahindha Ismail, calling for an independent psychiatric evaluation of the 23-year-old death row inmate.
27 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM
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Court upholds death sentence for Afrasheem murder convict
Hussain Humam, who was found guilty in January 2013, had appealed his conviction at the appellate court. The five-judge panel at the High Court ruled unanimously today that there were no grounds to overturn the lower court’s verdict.
07 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
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Convict alleges attempts to coerce confession to killing Dr Afrasheem
03 Jun 2015, 4:01 PM
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Afrasheem murder suspect dead in Syria, claims family
17 May 2015, 2:25 PM
High Court overturns convictions of murdered MP Afrasheem’s brothers
15 Apr 2015, 5:32 PM
Comment: Afrasheem, Rilwan, and the future of the Maldivian community
18 Sep 2014, 2:44 PM
Afrasheem murder suspect Shan acquitted at Criminal Court
15 Sep 2014, 3:10 PM
MDP questions sincerity of Islamic minister’s stance on ISIS
26 Aug 2014, 2:11 PM
Verdict in Afrasheem murder trial due on September 7
21 Aug 2014, 10:08 AM
Humam appeals death sentence at High Court
26 May 2014, 10:13 AM
Malé City Council to bring back 24 hour shops and cafes
19 Mar 2014, 6:11 PM