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Maldives High Court overturns ex-President Abdulla Yameen’s prison sentence

Decision comes days before the Indian Ocean archipelago nation holds parliamentary elections., Decision comes days before the Indian Ocean archipelago nation holds parliamentary elections. A court in the Maldives has overturned the conviction of former President Abdulla Yameen and cancelled his 11-year prison sentence. The High Court said on Thursday that his 2022 trial had been unfair and ordered a new trial. “The lower court ruling was not fair,” Judge Hassan Shafeeu said while reading out a lengthy decision that was broadcast,2024-04-18 16:35:00,Read More