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  • "Arson against SL paper targets Tamil vote"

    "Arson against SL paper targets Tamil vote"

    COLOMBO, April 15, 2013 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's main Tamil party accused the government on Sunday of attacking the biggest opposition newspaper in an attempt to silence its political rivals ahead of key local council elections.

    April 15, 2013
  • Nepal man burns pregnant wife alive: police

    Nepal man burns pregnant wife alive: police

    KATHMANDU, April 10, 2013 (AFP) - Police have arrested a man in rural Nepal after he allegedly killed his 22-year-old pregnant wife by stuffing her into a hay bale and setting it alight, an officer said on Tuesday.

    April 10, 2013
  • "Police didn't commit inhumane acts on Feb 8"

    "Police didn't commit inhumane acts on Feb 8"

    Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim has stated that the police did not commit any inhumane acts against the people on February 8, 2012.

    February 09, 2013 3 comments
  • "Some docs of ongoing probes reduced to ash"

    "Some docs of ongoing probes reduced to ash"

    Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed that some documents related to ongoing investigations have been reduced to ash during the arson attacks on government buildings the day following the downfall of former President Mohamed Nasheed's government.

    October 30, 2012
  • Suspect in Taiwan hospital fire detained

    Suspect in Taiwan hospital fire detained

    TAIPEI, Oct 24, 2012 (AFP) - A Taiwanese prosecutor said Wednesday an elderly man had been arrested and detained on suspicion of starting a fire at a hospital that killed 12 people and injured 60.

    October 24, 2012
  • MP Rasheed given chance to appoint a lawyer

    MP Rasheed given chance to appoint a lawyer

    The Criminal Court today gave the chance of appointing an attorney to Hithadhoo constituency MP Mohamed Rasheed and another man, accused of being involved in the arson attack on Seenu Atoll Gan Police Station on February 8.

    September 23, 2012
  • Trial of torching cases could move to Addu

    Trial of torching cases could move to Addu

    Criminal Court has revealed that discussions are currently underway to move the trial of the cases over the torching of several buildings in Addu on February 8 to the city.

    September 13, 2012
  • Police was used as a private service: Jameel

    Police was used as a private service: Jameel

    Home Minister Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed said today that the previous attempts to ensure the autonomy and independence of the Police Service had failed and alleged that the institution had been used as a private service of certain political figures earlier.

    September 13, 2012 2 comments
  • Won't allow for violence in Addu: Mayor

    Won't allow for violence in Addu: Mayor

    As the deadline for the Commission of National Inquiry (CNI) set up to probe the circumstances surrounding the transfer of power on February 7 approaches, Addu Mayor Abdulla 'Soabe' Sodig has stressed that the Addu City Council would not allow anyone to create unrest and violence in Addu.

    August 26, 2012
  • State must compensate for damages to MDP camp

    State must compensate for damages to MDP camp

    Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) investigation report has stressed that the State must compensate for the damages inflicted on the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on the night of February 6.

    August 22, 2012
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