The Maldivian Democratic Party condemned the continued detention of six people arrested during a peaceful protest on 3 October, saying they were denied access to a lawyer before their remand hearing. The Criminal Court extended their detention by 15 days and transferred them to Dhoonidhoo Custodial Jail, and the MDP called for their immediate release.
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The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Monday condemned the “continued detention of six individuals arrested during the peaceful protest on 3rd October,”
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not given the opportunity to consult with a lawyer prior to the remand hearing – a clear violation of their constitutional right to legal counsel
justify the unlawful arrests and discredit peaceful demonstrators.
the immediate release of all those detained
uphold the Constitution, protect the rights of all citizens, and respect the freedom of peaceful assembly and expression.
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the Criminal Court subsequently “extended their detention by an additional 15 days” and transferred them to Dhoonidhoo Custodial Jail, the party said in a press release.
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the Criminal Court subsequently “extended their detention by an additional 15 days” and transferred them to Dhoonidhoo Custodial Jail, the party said in a press release.
Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report