Former President, Speaker Nasheed moves forward with libel claim

Former President of Maldives and sitting Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed on Monday, confirmed his intent to press charges over allegations of insults directed at Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

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President Mohamed Nasheed addresses a gathering for the endorsement of MDP's candidate to run for the Mayor of Male in the country's now-postponed Council Elections. PHOTO: MIHAARU

Rae Munavvar

2020-05-18 18:31:53

Former President of Maldives and sitting Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed on Monday, confirmed his intent to press charges over allegations of insults directed at Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

The Parliament released a statement declaring that the charges would be against Ibrahim Ali, a constituent of Angolhitheemu Island in Raa Atoll, for circulating the aforementioned content across social media platforms.

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