Inmate injured in Maafushi prison fight

There were no major injuries other than a fracture in the mouth of an inmate during the clash.

8 January 2023

Security forces raid main prison over scams, terrorism

According to the police, MNDF and Corrections are involved in the operation.

7 December 2022

Trainee prisons officer drowns

She was brought to Male and was undergoing treatment at IGMH when she passed away

30 October 2022

Anti-extremist unit on Singapore model; will be done by June

"Considering the financial position of the country, I believe it will be a sufficient facility to accommodate such persons," Imran said.

15 February 2023

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

Opposition leaders visit Yameen in prison; says in high spirits

Yameen has not yet filed an appeal against his conviction for laundering money by accepting bribes from MMPRC.

19 January 2023

Militant Jihadist faction growing within Maafushi Prison

According to Transparency Maldives, the growing militant JIhadist population in Maafushi Prison are well connected, well managed and well executed, all behind bars.

1 September 2022

OTJ concludes pre-hearing meetings in prison torture cases

According to the office, the hearings in the case will look into the nature of the systematic acts of arrest and detention at various stages.

25 January 2023