Wives of 'political' detainees to reach out to institutions over violation of visiting rights

Wives of political figures who have been detained for investigations or arrested and taken to court under President Abdulla Yameen's administration, have sent another strong message to the public.

Apart from Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, Justice Ali Hameed and Former President Maumoon, who were detained under the state of emergency, more political figures have been arrested and detained. Their wives have come together to show solidarity and to work for the rights of political prisoners.

The group discussed ideas on how to bring said concerns to people's attention. They have decided to reach out to state institutions regarding the violations of conjugal visits, which is one of the major concerns.

RaajjeMV received information that they met on Sunday and to establish rights for political prisoners which have been violated by the legal system despite being ensured by laws and regulations.

List of wives of political prisoners

- Mariyam Reem (Adhaalath Party's President Imran Abdulla's wife)

- Shadhiya Adam (Former Prosecutor General Muhthaz Muhsin's wife)

- Mariyam Nashwa (Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb's wife)

- Afaaf Abdul Majeed (Former Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim's wife)

- Nazra Naseem (MP Ahmed Mahloof's wife)

- Aishath Maashaa (MP Ilham Ahmed's wife)

- Fahuma Ahmed (Maamigili Court's Magistrate Ahmed Nihan's wife)

- Yumna Maumoon (Ahmed Nadheem's wife)