Transparency Maldives called on authorities to expedite the investigation into the death in custody of Mohamed Jameel at Maafushi Prison on 28 June and to end arbitrary detention. The organisation also urged the Human Rights Commission of Maldives to conduct an independent investigation, citing prison health-service complaints and pre-trial detention figures.
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Jameel, aged 45, passed away in Maafushi Prison on 28 June.
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He was laid to rest on Saturday.
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This incident necessitates an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death in order to ensure transparency and accountability in our prison system
Indefinite or arbitrary detention goes against key principles of international human rights law and denies detainees essential basic human rights
This practice is incompatible with the obligations under Article 9 of the ICCPR
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The 2023 Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) showed that 231 complaints were submitted by people in prisons regarding the health services provided to them, including delays in getting the required medicine, follow-ups, and care from specialised doctors.
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The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention observed during their visit in 2021 that pre-trial detainees constitute nearly 30 percent of those currently held in detention facilities across the country.
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Earlier reports gave nearly 30% 1 Jul Transparency Maldives
while authorities report the average time spent in pre-trial detention according to the authorities is about 1.5 years, it is widespread for people to be in pre-trial detention for 3-4 years and even longer.
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it is widespread for people to be in pre-trial detention for 3-4 years and even longer.
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