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Yameen's Murder

Prosecution faults court for neglecting charge on aiding murder

Defence counsel Hamza Latheef contested the prosecution’s claims, asserting that the charge of aiding and abetting was not addressed at any point in the lower c

25 September 2024

Yameen's murder: Appeal resumes in High Court after 2 years

Yameen Rasheed was killed brutally on the night of April 23, 2017, in the stairwell of his house.

Pres dissolves Death Commission despite questions over probes

Contrary to what the President said, the families of Rilwan and Yameen have not received justice in the two cases.

NGOs unite to urge death commission to reveal probe findings

Statement said it is imperative that matters of public safety and interest be conducted transparently, and that no obstruction be placed in front of families

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'6 in Rilwan's murder fled to Syria, but can't confirm death'

In June, three people were arrested and charged with terrorism in connection with Rilwan's disappearance.

15 December 2022

Police bugged Rilwan's phone not for protection, order reveals

In April 2014, the court had issued an order to record video and audio on Rilwan's phone, alleging that Rilwan was a threat to national security.

18 December 2022

Rilwan, Yameen's death: Court backs detention for 3 suspects

Hearings in the trial of the three suspects have been been kept secret at the behest of both the state and defence lawyers.

Second suspect charged over Yameen, Rilwan's murder released

Ahmed Ismail was also granted a conditional release last month.

Court dismisses charges against 2 over Yameen, Rilwan’s murders

The Criminal Court confirmed to Atoll Times on Wednesday that the case was dismissed on Tuesday.

22 November 2023

Rilwan, Yameen's death: Closed door hearings on lawyers' request

Delivering justice for the murders of Yameen and Rilwan is a presidential pledge.

26 September 2022

Naeem appeals jail sentence over Aarah graft

As far as the offence was committed, it cannot be granted the relief of being transferred to house arrest as it is a premeditated offence, the court had ruled.

Abdul Raheem to army, police: 'Don't defend 'finished' govt'

Male Mayor Dr. Mohammad Muizzu and other members of the party leadership also spoke on the occasion along with Abdul Raheem