MDP will petition international courts over politically motivated charges: Nasheed

MDP Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed stated that there is no evidence against eight individuals facing trial over a protest held in Male' on October 3, 2025. Speaking outside the Criminal Court, Nasheed said the charges filed by the Prosecutor General lack sufficient evidence and are politically motivated. He declared that the MDP will petition international courts over these charges. The accused include Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir, North Hulhumale' Councillor Fathimath Zahiyya, and six others. Trials for some accused commenced today.

MDP Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed stated that there is no evidence against eight individuals facing trial over a protest held in Male' on October 3, 2025. Speaking outside the Criminal Court, Nasheed said the charges filed by the Prosecutor General lack sufficient evidence and are politically motivated. He declared that the MDP will petition international courts over these charges. The accused include Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir, North Hulhumale' Councillor Fathimath Zahiyya, and six others. Trials for some accused commenced today.

MDP Chairperson and former President Mohamed Nasheed stated that there is no evidence against eight individuals facing trial over a protest held in Male' on October 3, 2025. Speaking outside the Criminal Court, Nasheed said the charges filed by the Prosecutor General lack sufficient evidence and are politically motivated. He declared that the MDP will petition international courts over these charges. The accused include Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir, North Hulhumale' Councillor Fathimath Zahiyya, and six others. Trials for some accused commenced today.

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