Terrorism Trial

MP Sinan detained for terrorism trial

The former ruling party lawmaker is among 11 high-profile detainees charged with terrorism and bribery over an alleged plot to topple the government.

Sheikh Imran sentenced to 12 years in prison

Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla has been found guilty of terrorism and sentenced to 12 years in prison.Imran was accused of inciting violence at a historic 20,000-strong anti-government demonstration on May 1 last year. He was charged under article two of the 1990 Anti-Terrorism Act, which states that promoting fear amongst the public or causing destruction of property are acts of terrorism.

Sheikh Imran returned to jail from house arrest

After nearly four months under house arrest, Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla was abruptly transferred to prison last night until the conclusion of his ongoing terrorism trial.

Court hears anonymised testimony in Imran’s terrorism trial

The criminal court heard today anonymised witness testimony that claimed Sheikh Imran Abdulla’s absence from a historic anti-government rally on May Day had led to violent clashes between protesters and police officers.

Prosecutors blame Sheikh Imran for May Day clashes

At today’s hearing of the Adhaalath Party leader’s terrorism trial, the state prosecutor said Imran was the leading figure of the May Day rally, but had done nothing to prevent the clashes, noting that the 2013 freedom of assembly law states that protest organisers must take responsibility if they fail to prevent violence.

Sheikh Imran’s terrorism trial resumes with heated hearing

Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla’s speech at an anti-government demonstration in May constitutes terrorism, state prosecutors insisted today at a hearing that saw heated exchanges between the presiding judge and defence lawyers.

Two judges in ex-president’s terrorism trial appointed to high court

Cameraman ‘forced’ to erase footage of PG meeting judge

UN rights office urges action to rectify Nasheed’s ‘vastly unfair’ trial

Government slams UK lord’s op-ed on Nasheed trial

Government sends out letters to international stakeholders with demonstrably false claims

Maldives will “emerge victorious over adversarial states,” says President Yameen

Nasheed’s terrorism trial “a mockery” of Constitution, verdict “may have been pre-determined,” says Knaul

Home minister assures Nasheed’s safety and welfare in custody

PPM condemns statement by British MP Fiona Bruce

US, EU, and UK concerned over lack of due process in Nasheed trial

Former President Nasheed found guilty of terrorism, sentenced to 13 years in prison

Nasheed trial “not free or fair,” says Maldivian Democracy Network

Foreigners cannot meddle in domestic affairs, declares President Yameen

MP Didi flown overseas for medical treatment