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UN body urged to rule that Nasheed’s disqualification is illegal
Mohamed Nasheed is currently ineligible to contest the election as he was sentenced to 13 years in prison on a controversial terrorism charge.
23 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM


Court refuses to enforce UN human rights panel ruling on Nasheed
The civil court has thrown out a petition by former President Mohamed Nasheed requesting his immediate release in line with a UN human rights panel ruling. The court claimed it had no jurisdiction, according to lawyers.
10 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


Details revealed in UN opinion on Nasheed’s imprisonment
Ruling former President Mohamed Nasheed’s imprisonment arbitrary, a UN human rights panel has urged the Maldives to release him immediately and compensate him for losses.
05 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM


Who said what? Foreign Minister’s meetings in New York
Dunya called the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s ruling on Nasheed’s imprisonment “arbitrary” in a meeting with the UN human rights chief, and sought to downplay the call by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon to grant clemency to Nasheed.
03 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM


UN opinion on Nasheed’s jailing revives Maldives opposition
A UN human rights panel’s finding that former President Mohamed Nasheed’s imprisonment on a terrorism charge was arbitrary has revived the opposition’s streets activities, while the government’s refusal to adhere to the decision has triggered a storm of criticism online.
03 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM


UN finds Nasheed’s imprisonment illegal, government rejects ruling
Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s imprisonment on a terrorism charge is arbitrary, a UN rights group has ruled. The government, however, says “it does not accept the decision” and “will not be made to act on the basis of a non-binding opinion.”
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


High hopes for UN opinion on Nasheed’s imprisonment
After months of street protests, hundreds of arrests, and failed talks, the opposition and civil society groups hope a UN opinion on Nasheed’s imprisonment will provide a way forward. But will the government abide by a ruling favorable to Nasheed?
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM