Woman’s Fall: Family Alleges Police Misconduct
Male’, Maldives, — The family of Hawa Yumnu Rasheed, a 21-year-old Maldivian woman found injured on the rooftop of a warehouse adjacent to H. Fentenoy house on April 18, has revealed new
Prosecutor Demands Police Accountability as Commissioner Quits Amid Youth-Led Protests
Male’ — Police Commissioner Ali Shujau resigned Saturday under intensifying public pressure, as outrage over the case of 21-year-old Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed spilled into nightly street protests led by Gen Z activists.
Maldives to Evacuate Injured Woman to Malaysia for Treatment After Nine-Story Fall
Male’ — A 21-year-old woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after plunging from the ninth floor of a building in the capital is being prepared for emergency medical evacuation to Malaysia, with government
President Urges Police Transparency, Blames Social Issues on Opposition’s Past Policies
Malé — At a ceremony marking the 92nd anniversary of the Maldives Police Service, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu called for greater transparency in police investigations while criticizing political opponents for promoting policies
MP Proposes Parliamentary Inquiry Into Young Woman’s Fall Amid Protests and Claims of Police Bias
Male’ — MP Ahmed Azaan has proposed an inquiry by the Security Services (241) Committee of the Majlis into the troubling fall of a 21-year-old woman from the ninth floor of a
Maldives Cops Busted for Allegedly Sneaking Cigarettes Out of Airport in Trash Bags, Proving Crime Really Does Pay… in Nicotine
MALE, —In a plot twist that smells suspiciously like an ashtray, several senior police officers are under investigation for allegedly masterminding a cigarette-smuggling ring at Velana International Airport (VIA), where cartons of
Death in Police Custody Sparks Calls for Independent Investigation
Adam Ahuthar, a detainee found dead in his cell at Dhoonidhoo on September 2, has prompted demands for an independent investigation into the circumstances of his death. Police reports indicate that Ahuthar
Heavy Rains Paralyze Malé: Widespread Flooding Disrupts City Life
Malé, — The capital city Malé has been left reeling after a relentless downpour triggered severe flooding, disrupting life across the island. The rain, which began at 8:00 a.m. yesterday and continued
Government Initiates Extensive Crackdown on Illegal Immigration and Criminal Activities
In a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration and criminal activities, the country’s law enforcement authorities have handed over 173 foreigners to immigration authorities for deportation, according to a statement by Acting Head