Life sentences justified against two accused in Yameen murder: State

The State has asserted in High Court that the life sentences given to two individuals involved in the murder of blogger Yameen Rasheed are justified.

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Yameen Rasheed, a human rights defender, was stabbed to death on April 23, 2017. The prosecution says two people that were sentenced to life imprisonment for his murder were sentenced justly.

Anaan Bushry

2024-07-31 10:43:25

The State has asserted in High Court that the life sentences given to two individuals involved in the murder of blogger Yameen Rasheed are justified.

In April 2017, the state charged H. Annaarumage Ismail Haisham Rasheed, M. Erasmikuge Ahmed Zihan Ismail, G.Dh Gahdhoo Sindhubaadhuge Mohamed Dhifran, M.Kudhehige Hassan Shifaz, M.Thaaif Ismail Rasheed, and M.Kolhufushi East Hussain Ziyad in connection with Yameen's murder. Haisham and Zihan were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2022.

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