Transparency Maldives Urges Investigation Into Inmate’s Death, End to Arbitrary Detention

Transparency Maldives (TM) has called for an investigation into the death of Mohamed Jameel, aged 45, who died in Maafushi Prison on 28 June while in custody during a trial for attempted assault. Jameel was reportedly undergoing psychological treatment at the time of death. TM emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the prison system, noting that despite Jameel's mental condition, he was incarcerated rather than receiving mental healthcare. TM also called for an end to arbitrary detention, citing the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention's 2021 observations that pre-trial detainees constitute nearly 30% of those held, with average pre-trial detention of about 1.5 years but often extending to 3-4 years. The 2023 HRCM annual report showed 231 complaints from prisoners about health services. TM called on HRCM to conduct an independent investigation into Jameel's death to ascertain any rights infringements and hold responsible parties accountable.

Transparency Maldives (TM) has called for an investigation into the death of Mohamed Jameel, aged 45, who died in Maafushi Prison on 28 June while in custody during a trial for attempted assault. Jameel was reportedly undergoing psychological treatment at the time of death. TM emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the prison system, noting that despite Jameel's mental condition, he was incarcerated rather than receiving mental healthcare. TM also called for an end to arbitrary detention, citing the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention's 2021 observations that pre-trial detainees constitute nearly 30% of those held, with average pre-trial detention of about 1.5 years but often extending to 3-4 years. The 2023 HRCM annual report showed 231 complaints from prisoners about health services. TM called on HRCM to conduct an independent investigation into Jameel's death to ascertain any rights infringements and hold responsible parties accountable.

Transparency Maldives (TM) has called for an investigation into the death of Mohamed Jameel, aged 45, who died in Maafushi Prison on 28 June while in custody during a trial for attempted assault. Jameel was reportedly undergoing psychological treatment at the time of death. TM emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the prison system, noting that despite Jameel's mental condition, he was incarcerated rather than receiving mental healthcare. TM also called for an end to arbitrary detention, citing the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention's 2021 observations that pre-trial detainees constitute nearly 30% of those held, with average pre-trial detention of about 1.5 years but often extending to 3-4 years. The 2023 HRCM annual report showed 231 complaints from prisoners about health services. TM called on HRCM to conduct an independent investigation into Jameel's death to ascertain any rights infringements and hold responsible parties accountable.

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