Police Brutality


Demotion of policemen accused of beating suspect under review
The police brutality was caught on video.
16 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


DED policemen face assault charges
Officers suspected of assault were suspended.
10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Former MP Easa released from police custody
13 May 2015, 7:30 PM


116 May Day detainees released, 129 facing charges
12 May 2015, 4:57 PM


50 May Day detainees released, but may face charges
09 May 2015, 6:09 PM


Commonwealth human rights NGO calls for police brutality investigation
07 May 2015, 7:33 PM


Concerns grow over police abuse of May Day detainees
04 May 2015, 5:18 PM


Comment: The darkest hour is just before the dawn
04 Apr 2015, 5:13 PM


Family to sue police over ‘home invasion’
01 Apr 2015, 7:20 PM


#NameThatPolice: Police photo warning sparks social media outcry
29 Mar 2015, 12:55 PM