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Police Brutality

Crime

Demotion of policemen accused of beating suspect under review

The police brutality was caught on video.

16 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

DED policemen face assault charges

Officers suspected of assault were suspended.

10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Probe launched after police officers seen beating unarmed man

Commissioner Mohamed Hameed says police service will not tolerate ‘torture’.

06 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Ex-MDP lawmaker cleared of assaulting policeman

Ibrahim Rasheed was severely beaten during a police crackdown on February 8, 2012.

05 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Maldives riot police used ‘disproportionate force’

Some police officers caused injuries to civilians and reporters and resorted to pepper spraying protesters in violation of rules on the use of less-lethal weapons, the Human Rights Commission of Maldives found from its field monitoring.

13 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Police watchdog asked to probe alleged abuse of journalists

Following heavy-handed police crackdowns on opposition gatherings during the past week, opposition lawmakers and supporters meanwhile began sharing photos on social media of individual police officers accused of brutality.

31 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM

Crime

Man fined US$13 for assaulting MP Mariya

The judge opted for the MVR200 fine in lieu of banishment, house arrest or imprisonment for up to six months.

23 May 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Police confiscate MP Ali Hussain’s phone over tweet

The MP is accused of obstructing police duty after saying in a tweet last Friday that everyone has the right to defend themselves against the unfair use of force by police officers.

25 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Crime

Court says Feb 7 police brutality video altered, acquits officer

A police officer caught on camera brutalizing an opposition member on February 7, 2012, was cleared of charges after a criminal court judge ruled that the video of the assault was tampered with.

21 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Police ask for respect, opposition supporters demand justice

Opposition supporters have hit back at a letter from the Maldives Police Services asking for respect by publishing photos of police brutality and demanding justice for continued impunity.

11 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Police accused of beating three Raajje TV journalists

The opposition-aligned Raajje TV has alleged that three of the station’s journalists arrested while covering last night’s bomb scare were beaten by police. The criminal court ordered the police to release the journalists at a remand hearing this afternoon.

03 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM

Crime

Policeman acquitted of assaulting Feb 8 protester despite video evidence

Despite video footage showing then-Staff Sergeant Ali Ahmed kicking a protester while he was on the ground, the criminal court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The police crackdown on a protest march on February 8, 2012 had left at least 71 people hospitalised.

17 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Former MP Easa released from police custody

13 May 2015, 7:30 PM

Politics

116 May Day detainees released, 129 facing charges

12 May 2015, 4:57 PM

Politics

50 May Day detainees released, but may face charges

09 May 2015, 6:09 PM

Politics

Commonwealth human rights NGO calls for police brutality investigation

07 May 2015, 7:33 PM

Politics

Concerns grow over police abuse of May Day detainees

04 May 2015, 5:18 PM

Features & Comment

Comment: The darkest hour is just before the dawn

04 Apr 2015, 5:13 PM

Crime

Family to sue police over ‘home invasion’

01 Apr 2015, 7:20 PM

Features & Comment

#NameThatPolice: Police photo warning sparks social media outcry

29 Mar 2015, 12:55 PM

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