Senior Prosecutor Steps Down
MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives’ Deputy Prosecutor General, Ali Sameer, resigned from his position on Sunday. Mr. Sameer, who confirmed his departure to local media outlets, did not specify the reasons behind
Two Tales of Public Outrage: How Pune and the Maldives Demand Justice
In the early hours of May 19, 2024, Pune, a bustling city in India, was rocked by a tragic accident that would reveal a complex web of privilege and deceit. A 17-year-old,
Nazim Questions Increased Health Insurance Costs for Judges Amid Judicial Delays
MALE’, Maldives — In a contentious Majlis Finance Committee meeting, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, who represents Dhiggaru Constituency, strongly opposed the proposed increase in health insurance premiums for judges. Nazim argued that
A Flawed Case: Why Seven Men Walked Free in Attack on Former PG
Male’ — On a quiet evening in February 2024, Hussain Shameem, the Maldives’ former prosecutor general, was attacked near his home. A man wielding a hammer struck him, leaving him bruised but
Man Sentenced to 54 Years for “Overly Trusting” Role
Male’, — In a courtroom drama that could only unfold in the sun-soaked Maldives, a 51-year-old man has been slapped with a 54-year prison sentence for what prosecutors called “abusing his position
Maldives’ High Drama: Justices Dumped, Supreme Court Now a Ghost Chamber?
MALE’, Maldives — Theemuge, the unassuming building that houses the Maldives’ Supreme Court, has only one hall for hearings, a modest space where the weight of justice is meant to settle. On
South Korea’s Climate Law Ruling Marks Victory for Future Generations
Last month, South Korea’s Constitutional Court issued a groundbreaking ruling, declaring the country’s climate policies inadequate in protecting the rights of its citizens, especially younger generations who will face the greatest impacts