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Shahid appeals arrest warrant in child sexual abuse case
Former Maldivian foreign minister and MDP president Abdulla Shahid, 64, was arrested in Hulhumale' on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor, had his remand extended by 30 days, and filed a petition contesting his arrest warrant with the High Court. The article also notes rising reported sexual violence cases, with 272 investigated last year and 239 reported so far this year.
LatestHigh Court appeal filed over Criminal Court warrant to arrest former Minister ShahidRaajje (English), 5 Nov, 17:15
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18 yearsage of alleged victim2 outlets
Shahid had his remand extended and was held at the custodial jail. on Tuesday2 outlets
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Mon 2 Nov 21:59Abdulla Shahid was arrested from his apartment on allegations of sexually assaulting someone under the age of 18.Hulhumaléat 09:59 pm on Mondayonly Sun EnglishShahid, 64, was arrested from his apartment in Hulhumale’ at 09:59 pm on Monday. According to police, he is being investigated on allegations of sexually assaulting someone under the age of 18.
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Mon 2 NovShahid was taken into custody.Monday nightonly Raajje (English)Shahid was taken into custody on Monday night.
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Tue 3 NovShahid had his remand extended and was held at the custodial jail.the custodial jail in Dhoonidhoo Islandon Tuesdayonly Sun EnglishShahid had his remand extended by 30 days on Tuesday, and is being held at the custodial jail in Dhoonidhoo Island.
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Tue 3 NovShahid was presented for a remand hearing and an order was issued to detain him for 30 days.on Tuesdayonly Maldives VoiceHe was subsequently presented before the court for a remand hearing on Tuesday, where an order was issued to detain him for 30 days as investigations continue.
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Wed 4 NovShahid filed a petition contesting his arrest warrant.the High Courton Wednesdayonly Sun EnglishnewestHe filed a petition with the High Court on Wednesday, contesting his arrest warrant. However, it is unclear if the court has registered the appeal.
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Wed 4 NovAbdulla Shahid filed an appeal at the High Court against the court order authorising his arrest.4 Novonly Maldives VoiceAbdulla Shahid has appealed to the High Court against the court order authorising his arrest over allegations of sexually abusing a minor. The appeal was filed yesterday, although the High Court has yet to decide whether to accept the case for consideration.
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Wed 4 NovPolice searched Shahid's residence H. Rabee-ee Manzil.Wednesday nightonly Raajje (English)Additionally, police conducted a search of Shahid's residence, H. Rabee-ee Manzil, on Wednesday night.
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The politically-motivated rumors being spread to defame my character are baseless lies. I urge everyone against spreading such unfounded allegations,
The rumours being circulated for the purpose of political character assassination are baseless lies. I urge everyone to refrain from spreading such unsubstantiated information
The politically motivated rumours being spread to assassinate my character are baseless lies. I urge everyone to refrain from spreading such unsubstantiated claims.
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Sun English5 Nov, 09:42 · first report
Maldives Voice5 Nov, 11:21 · 1 h 39 min later
Adhadhu (English)5 Nov, 12:24 · 2 h 42 min later
Raajje (English)5 Nov, 17:15 · 7 h 33 min later
5 Nov, 09:425 Nov, 17:15
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age of alleged victim18 yearsMaldives Voiceunder the age of 18Raajje (English)Shahid was arrested last Monday night under a court warrant on suspicion of sexually abusing a person under the age of 18, police confirmed in a statement.
Shahid had his remand extended and was held at the custodial jail. on TuesdaySun EnglishMaldives VoiceShahid had his remand extended by 30 days on Tuesday, and is being held at the custodial jail in Dhoonidhoo Island.
He was subsequently presented before the court for a remand hearing on Tuesday, where an order was issued to detain him for 30 days as investigations continue.
Only one source we monitor stated it. That is a gap in what we monitor, not a doubt about it.
cases of sexual assault investigated by police last year272 casesSun EnglishThe police investigated 272 cases of sexual assault last year, and have received reports of 239 such cases so far this year.
reports of sexual assault received by police so far this year239 casesSun EnglishThe police investigated 272 cases of sexual assault last year, and have received reports of 239 such cases so far this year.
remand extension granted to Shahid30 daysSun EnglishShahid had his remand extended by 30 days on Tuesday, and is being held at the custodial jail in Dhoonidhoo Island.
court-ordered detention while investigations continue30 daysMaldives VoiceHe was subsequently presented before the court for a remand hearing on Tuesday, where an order was issued to detain him for 30 days as investigations continue.
age of Abdulla Shahid64 yearsMaldives VoiceShahid, 64, denied the allegations in a post on X shortly before his arrest, describing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated.
UN General Assembly session he presided over76thMaldives VoiceHe also served as President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first Maldivian to hold the position.
272 casescases of sexual assault investigated by policeSun EnglishThe police investigated 272 cases of sexual assault last year, and have received reports of 239 such cases so far this year.
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239 casesreports of sexual assault received by policeSun EnglishThe police investigated 272 cases of sexual assault last year, and have received reports of 239 such cases so far this year.
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30 daysremand extension granted to ShahidSun EnglishShahid had his remand extended by 30 days on Tuesday, and is being held at the custodial jail in Dhoonidhoo Island.
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30 dayscourt-ordered detention while investigations continueMaldives VoiceHe was subsequently presented before the court for a remand hearing on Tuesday, where an order was issued to detain him for 30 days as investigations continue.
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64 yearsage of Abdulla ShahidMaldives VoiceShahid, 64, denied the allegations in a post on X shortly before his arrest, describing the claims as fabricated and politically motivated.
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18 yearsage threshold of the alleged victimMaldives VoiceShahid was arrested last Monday night under a court warrant on suspicion of sexually abusing a person under the age of 18, police confirmed in a statement.
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Earlier reports gaveunder the age of 183 Nov, 19:44Raajje (English)
76thUN General Assembly session he presided overMaldives VoiceHe also served as President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first Maldivian to hold the position.
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23 yearsyears served in the People's MajlisAdhadhu (English)His career includes 23 years in the People’s Majlis, where he also served as Speaker of Parliament.
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under the age of 18age of alleged victimRaajje (English)he was arrested under a court order on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 18.
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Earlier reports gaveunder the age of 182 Nov, 22:39Maldives Voice
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