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Public wants MPs to lose seat for crossovers, survey shows

According to the survey, 43% believe that the Election Commission works independently, but 57% disagrees.

Whistleblower law in limbo due to budget constraints

In 2022, the Whistleblower Unit received the highest number of cases of abuse of office.

16 February 2024

Prisoners on hunger strike in Maafushi Prison

The families of the prisoners allege that the strike began over discrimination against five prisoners in the unit.

23 December 2023

Muizzu vows to repeal Yameen-era law restricting assemblies

Muizzu said he would allow protesters calling for the release of President Yameen and that there would be full freedom of assembly.

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Rights body says centre for disabled lacks basic services

Some of the issues listed in this year's report have been advised consistently by HRCM to state authorities to be resolved since 2013.

13 October 2022

Families, lawyers confirm prison hunger strike

A lawyer said there were a lot of concerns the prisoners have been raising for a while now, without resolution.

20 February 2023

Violence against women at alarming levels: HRCM

The most common form of domestic violence was committed by the spouse

After HRCM meeting, opposition warns no-confidence motion

The opposition did add that they hoped the HRCM will listen to the complaints of the opposition even though the commission is composed of politicians.

HRCM calls for expedited repeal of law restricting gatherings

The HRCM said it had submitted a request to the parliament on August 14 to expedite the work on the bill.

15 September 2023

HRCM, PPM trade blame over opposition visit to commission office

The HRCM issued a statement on the matter, while PPM responded by issuing a statement of their own on Wednesday night.