Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Maldives Update: April 17, 2007.

Custodial death of a heavy construction worker who was arrested on drugs charges has triggered protests and a high tension situation in Maldives.
Row over Maldives 'custody' death, BBC News, Monday, 16 April 2007.
Will Jordan, What Happened To Hussein Salah? Minivan, April 15, 2007.

Violence broke out when Hussein Salah's body was brought for burial. The family refused to grant permission, demanding a post mortem.
Will Jordan, Violent Death Leads To Trouble On The Streets, Minivan, April 15, 2007.

The family’s requests to preserve the body for post mortem was refused.
Ajay Makan, Political Tug Of War Over Corpse, Minivan, April 16, 2007.

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