Amnesty Unimpressed By Golha Boa Roadmap Reforms

Amnesty Unimpressed By Roadmap Reforms"Political freedom continued to be undermined by the slow pace of constitutional reforms. More than 100 people were arbitrarily arrested ahead of public rallies. At least six political prisoners were sentenced to terms of imprisonment. Torture and other ill-treatment continued in custody." more

Freedom of expression
Scores of government critics were accused of breaking the law while peacefully expressing their views or attending rallies.
• Member of Parliament Ahmed Shafeeq was briefly detained in April for attending a peaceful rally in Malé. He was reportedly severely beaten at the time of arrest and admitted to hospital. No investigation was carried out.
• More than 100 people were detained in advance of a planned anti-government protest scheduled for
10 November in Malé. The riot police also prevented people from leaving the islands for the demonstration. A boat full of opposition supporters was allegedly raided by the police and all passengers detained. Scores of detainees were held for weeks without charge, while at least 22 were released after being charged with apparently unsubstantiated, politically motivated criminal offences."more