MDP Chairman's detention extended by further 30 days

Male' - The extension of MDP Chairman Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) has been extended by further 30 days, without giving any reason. Nasheed was arrested on 12th August for participating in a peaceful demonstration in Male' and has been since charged with terrorism as well as crimes against the state. He was initially kept in solitary confinement in jail but was transferred to house arrest earlier this month. Many were expecting Gayyoom to release Anni unconditionally in order to pave way for multi-party negotiations to take place as the main opposition MDP has refused to engage in any form of negotiations until all political prisoners are released, including Jennifer Latheef, Naushad Waheed and Sandhaanu Didi.

Source: DO