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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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Features & Comment

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

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