Human Rights Commission of the Maldives

7 articles

An image showing detainees at the Dhoonidhoo detention facility with their hands and feet restrained by clip-cuffs, forced to sit on a mat under the midday sun.

Detainees at Dhoonidhoo are being handcuffed and shackled, then forced to lie on mats under the midday sun: HRCM

Death of an individual in police custody at Male’ Custodial: Police stated that according to hospital authorities, the individual was already deceased upon arrival at the hospital.

Death of individual in custodial care: Police state he was deceased upon arrival at the hospital

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). | RaajjeMV

Post-mortem to be conducted to determine cause of death for Naushad while in police custody

The family has expressed grievances over the delay in being notified of Naushad's death and the lack of a formal response from the police. | RaajjeMV

Naushad's family learned of his death in custodial care through news reports; authorities have yet to provide them with an official update

An individual in police custody has passed away while being held at the Male’ Custodial Facility. | MPS

A man has died while in police custody at the Male’ Custodial Facility.

Shathir Abdul Rahman, President of the MDP National Congress' Kudahuvadhoo Constituency. | RaajjeMV

MDP files complaint with HRCM alleging that government is infringing upon rights of citizens by using employment as a tool to influence votes

Police Headquarters, Shaheed Hussain Adam Building. | RaajjeMV

HRCM investigates allegations that police officers assaulted a foreign national in custody, while the police maintain that the individual has not filed any such complaint