High Court Reviews Historic Death Sentence Appeal by Foreign National in Maldives
Shah Alom Mia (Salim), a Bangladeshi national sentenced to death for the murder of businessman Mahmood Abubakuru in Dhangethi, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll in October 2021, has asked for his death sentence to be upheld. He is the first foreigner to face capital punishment in the Maldives. The High Court is reviewing the sentence after the state intervened. Salim presented contradictory pleas, citing language barriers and alleged rights violations. The state argues for execution per Islamic Shariah and victim's family wishes.
Shah Alom Mia (Salim), a Bangladeshi national sentenced to death for the murder of businessman Mahmood Abubakuru in Dhangethi, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll in October 2021, has asked for his death sentence to be upheld. He is the first foreigner to face capital punishment in the Maldives. The High Court is reviewing the sentence after the state intervened. Salim presented contradictory pleas, citing language barriers and alleged rights violations. The state argues for execution per Islamic Shariah and victim's family wishes.
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Shah Alom Mia (Salim), a Bangladeshi national sentenced to death for the murder of businessman Mahmood Abubakuru in Dhangethi, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll in October 2021, has asked for his death sentence to be upheld. He is the first foreigner to face capital punishment in the Maldives. The High Court is reviewing the sentence after the state intervened. Salim presented contradictory pleas, citing language barriers and alleged rights violations. The state argues for execution per Islamic Shariah and victim's family wishes.
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