Opposition People’s National Congress (PNC) has accused the government have not exerted any efforts to improve the situation in the prisons within the past seven months.
In a statement issued condemning the chaos that took place in Maafushi Prison late Thursday, PNC said the rights of the inmates have been snatched in the past seven months. Noting attempts were made to cover up the chaos that took place in the prison, PNC stated the government is mandated to ensure the rights of inmates bestowed by the constitution. The government has failed in carrying out the said mandates, PNC claimed.
Furthermore, PNC called Human Right Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) and relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation on the matter and to take action against perpetrators. PNC further called to immediately disseminate information on the chaos without covering up.