A.Dh. Maamigili - RajjeViyu

One Online | 6 hours, 55 minutes ago | concerned

Two sentenced to two and a half years for complicity in murder

The Criminal Court of Maldives sentenced Aishath Shaira and Mohamed Imthiyaz to two years and six months in prison for complicity in a murder. The court found them guilty of knowing participation. Sentences were under Sections 110(a), 30(a)(3), 30(d) of the Penal Code and Section 104 of the Criminal Procedure Act. They must also fast for 60 consecutive days as expiation. The court withheld the case report to protect public morals.

Sun English Edition | 19 hours, 20 minutes ago | concerned

Sentencing breakdown revealed in newborn murder case involving grandmother, her partner and biological father

A woman, her boyfriend, and a third man have been sentenced to prison for the murder of a newborn infant. The three were convicted in connection with the killing, but the Criminal Court had not released any details until now. The prosecution charged all three with the murder of an infant born in 2019. The defendants are Aishath Shaira, Mohamed Imthiyaz, and Moosa Ahsam. Moosa Ahsam was charged with intentional homicide, while Shaira and Imthiyaz were charged with participating in intentional homicide. Shaira also faced an additional charge of knowingly failing to report the sexual assault of a child. All three were convicted, with the court establishing the case through Moosa Ahsam's confessions. Shaira, the grandmother of the murdered infant, was sentenced to six months for failing to report the sexual assault. According to case information, Moosa Ahsam sexually assaulted Shaira’s daughter, who was under 18 at the time. Shaira received an additional two years and six months for participating in the murder. Moosa Ahsam was sentenced to five years for intentional homicide; after deducting remand time, his remaining sentence is three years and seven months. Mohamed Imthiyaz was sentenced to two years and six months for participating in the murder.

The Standard | 3 weeks, 5 days ago | concerned

Eid Travelers Urged to Remain Cautious as Rough Weather Persists

Authorities urge caution for Eid travelers as rough weather persists in northern and central Maldives. The Maldives Meteorological Service warns of rainy conditions, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall. ADh. Maamigili recorded 36mm and HDh. Hanimaadhoo 35.3mm rain in 24 hours. Winds in north/central atolls 13-23 mph, gusts up to 40 mph. Southern winds 5-15 mph. Sea conditions rough in north/central with waves 4-7 feet; southern seas moderately calm with waves 2-4 feet. The Southwest Monsoon (Hulhangu) is at peak. The Maldives Police Service also advises vigilance.