Maldives Gears Up For Massive May Day Anti-Government Rally
The Maldives’ capital Malé is gearing up for a mass anti-government rally on May day. The protestors say they are determined to “end the government’s tyranny” and free imprisoned ex-president Mohamed Nasheed and former defence minister Mohamed Nazim. The day kicked off with prayers at dawn. Another round of prayers read more…
EU to crackdown on Maldivian government
April 30, 2015
President Nasheed Transferred to Maafushi without Prior Notice
April 28, 2015
The Government of Maldives has once again arbitrarily changed President Mohamed Nasheed’s prison arrangements. Late Monday night, President Nasheed was transferred by speed boat from Asseyri Jail at Himmafushi to a maximum-security prison in Maafushi. Neither his lawyers, nor his family were informed prior to his sudden transfer.
News Conference: Fighting for the Release of Imprisoned Former Maldives President Nasheed Mohamed
April 30, 2015 10:00 AM Washington, DC – Laila Ali, wife of imprisoned former President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference on Thursday, April 30, and make public a filing that day to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention urging read more…
