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Maldives opposition leader jailed for 12 years for terrorism Maldives opposition leader jailed for 12 years for terrorism
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MALE, Maldives — A court in the Maldives has convicted an opposition leader of terrorism and sentenced him to 12 years in jail. MALE, Maldives — A court in the Maldives on Tuesday convicted an opposition leader of terrorism and sentenced him to 12 years in jail.
Sheikh Imran Abdulla, leader of the conservative Islamic Adhaalath or Justice Party was found guilty on Tuesday of inciting violence during an anti-government protest last year. Sheikh Imran Abdulla is the third high-profile politician to be jailed for terrorism in a year under President Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s administration. Gayoom faces international criticism for allegedly using the judiciary to punish political opponents.
Abdulla is the third high-profile politician to be jailed for terrorism in a year under President Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s administration. Gayoom faces local and international criticism for allegedly using the judiciary to punish political opponents. Abdulla, the leader of the conservative Islamic Adhaalath, or Justice Party, was found guilty of inciting violence during an anti-government protest last year. Protesters and police clashed, and several protesters were arrested.
Former Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim and former President Mohamed Nasheed have also been given lengthy prison terms for terrorism. Former President Mohamed Nasheed and former Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim have also been given lengthy prison terms for terrorism.
Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India, is known for its luxury island resorts. The country became a multiparty democracy in 2008 after decades of autocratic rule. Nasheed was sentenced for 13 years for ordering the arrest of a judge while he was in power in 2012, and Nazim was given a 10-year jail term for possessing a pistol.
Nasheed is now in Britain, having obtained a temporary release for surgery.
Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean south-southwest of India, is known for its luxury island resorts. The country became a multiparty democracy in 2008 after decades of autocratic rule.
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