Death penalty will be implemented in a PPM govt: President Yameen

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared that capital punishment will be established in an administration of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), and called to stop obstruction towards the president.

The president made the statement during a speech at Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Madaveli, amidst public criticism of the government over the delay in implementing the death penalty.