Articles & essays
Writing on law, political history and current affairs in the Maldives.
Relief from Sharif
Read article →: Relief from SharifIn the year 1985, a vivid childhood memory etched itself into my mind. I, barely 13 years old, watched with unbridled curiosity as the…
Democracy Betrayed – Behind the Mask of the Island President
Read article →: Democracy Betrayed – Behind the Mask of the Island PresidentThis document explores and analyses the events surrounding the resignation of Maldives’ first democratically elected President from office.
Restoring Impartiality
Read article →: Restoring ImpartialityWorking in the Office of the Attorney was not new to me. In 1995, I had served a brief stint as a State Attorney…
A Cabinet Outsider
Read article →: A Cabinet OutsiderAt the time, it felt like just another routine day at the office. I had returned from a hearty breakfast in the court cafeteria…
Article 9 – Shining a Light on Rights
Read article →: Article 9 – Shining a Light on RightsTo say the country’s criminal justice system was one-sided would be a gross understatement. Authorities had the ability to arrest individuals at will. No…
Article 8 – The Endless Detentions
Read article →: Article 8 – The Endless DetentionsAt one time, it was the norm for Criminal Court judges to hear accused individuals say, “I was tortured,” “I was beaten,” or, “I…
