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Rilwan Abduction

Politics

Parliamentary probe launched into jihadi group

The group is accused of murdering a lawmaker and journalist.

19 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

High Court judge suspended over Rilwan abduction

Hassan Ali was immigration controller when the journalist went missing.

17 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Inquiry commission seeks Rilwan abduction suspect

The commission posted video footage of the male suspect.

16 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives government seeks sweeping counter-terrorism powers

The proposed changes have prompted concerns over civil rights and due process.

12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Amid mounting outrage, president promises imminent action over Rilwan abduction

No arrests have been made a week after a presidential commission disclosed findings.

09 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Translation: Summary of report on Rilwan’s abduction

The journalist was killed by a local al-Qaeda affiliate, an inquiry commission concluded.

08 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives president promises justice for abducted journalist’s murder

Rilwan was beheaded and his body was sunk, a presidential commission found.

03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Rilwan killed by Maldives group linked to al-Qaeda, presidential commission reveals

The group recruits locals to fight in Syria.

01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction

Rilwan’s family said the state was failing to deliver justice.

08 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Rilwan’s family fears Adeeb could flee before fresh investigation

Several opposition figures have called for Adeeb to be allowed to seek medical treatment overseas.

27 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives president ‘stayed up all night’ during Rilwan search effort

A very capable team worked on the investigation, the ex-police chief said.

09 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives police lied about Rilwan abduction

Police knew Rilwan was followed by a suspect who was allowed to leave the country.

08 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Police clear path for Rilwan protest march

Last year’s anniversary march was met with pepper spray as police snatched placards and arrested nine people.

08 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives president apologises for Rilwan death remarks

Yameen told his home minister not to be “overwhelmed” by Rilwan’s abduction, according to chat logs from a cabinet Viber group seen by the Maldives Independent.

08 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives president declares abducted journalist ‘dead’

The president denied thwarting the investigation into the missing journalist, “who is now dead.”

07 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

The disappearance of Ahmed Rilwan: A timeline

The government says it is not responsible for his disappearance.

02 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Verdict looms in Rilwan abduction trial

It is almost four years since the abduction of Maldives Independent journalist Ahmed Rilwan.

24 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Expert explains DNA evidence in Rilwan abduction trial

DNA lifted from hairs found in the trunk of a car owned by one of the defendants matched Rilwan’s mother.

14 May 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Court hears witness evidence in Rilwan abduction trial

Prosecutors allege that journalist Ahmed Rilwan was abducted and that a red car owned by one of the suspects was used in the act.

10 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Rilwan hearing cancelled after state fails to produce witnesses

Two suspects are charged in connection with the abduction three years ago. Both were present in court Sunday.

09 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM

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