MDP Expresses Concern Over Recurring Prison Deaths, Calls for Investigation
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) expressed alarm over recurring prison deaths, following the suicide of a 62-year-old inmate at Maafushi Prison. MDP called for a full investigation and highlighted concerns about negligence. Earlier, 32-year-old Adam Athhar committed suicide at Dhoonidhoo Prison. The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) is investigating Athhar's death. MDP urged better oversight.
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) expressed alarm over recurring prison deaths, following the suicide of a 62-year-old inmate at Maafushi Prison. MDP called for a full investigation and highlighted concerns about negligence. Earlier, 32-year-old Adam Athhar committed suicide at Dhoonidhoo Prison. The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) is investigating Athhar's death. MDP urged better oversight.
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The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) expressed alarm over recurring prison deaths, following the suicide of a 62-year-old inmate at Maafushi Prison. MDP called for a full investigation and highlighted concerns about negligence. Earlier, 32-year-old Adam Athhar committed suicide at Dhoonidhoo Prison. The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) is investigating Athhar's death. MDP urged better oversight.
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