2 protesters released after arrest over woman's fall protest
They were released on Saturday night and subsequently rejoined the protest taking place that evening.
Two individuals arrested on Thursday night during a protest demanding justice for Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed have been released.
Aishath Shimon Ahmed and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid were detained during the protest, held in response to police actions related to the investigation into Yumnu Rasheed, who was found fallen on the roof of a residence in Malé. Both individuals were remanded in custody for a period of three days.
They were released on Saturday night and subsequently rejoined the protest taking place that evening.
Police have not provided a public explanation for their early release. Their release follows criticism from several quarters regarding the use of force during what was described by observers as a peaceful protest.
