Reviewing Adeeb’s medical status: HRCM

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has stated that the Commission was investigating the case filed with them regarding the health status of former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.

Speaking to RaajjeMV regarding the health status of the former VP, HRCM Media Official reported that the case was still under review and decisions will be taken as when necessary. No details were revealed.

Adeeb’s family had released a statement earlier in June claiming that he has developed an internal cyst, kidney stones, and vision impairment from glaucoma since his incarceration in 2015.

They have accused the state of negligence in failing to provide Adeeb with adequate medical care during his isolated incarceration at the prison in Dhoonidhoo Island while the police investigated allegations against him.

Reports had then surfaced that correctional services had brought in medical equipment to provide him treatment at Dhoonidhoo Island. He is now brought to Malé for his appointments.

Adeeb was sentenced to a total of 33 years in prison for on allegations of attempting to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen and for his role in the heavily publicized case of graft involving the state-operated Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation.