The remaining part of the 13 year prison sentence given to former President Mohamed Nasheed is to be completed under house arrest, CNM has learnt.
That Nasheed’s sentence was commuted to house arrest tonight while his sentence is expected to be pardoned before 26th July, Independence Day.
Although no official comments on the matter are yet available, Home Minister Umar Naseer who represents the government in the talks with MDP did not dismiss the reports.
One of the key demands of the political party talks between opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the government is the release of political prisoners.
MDP representative Hinnavaru MP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Ibu) said the government had ranked the 1,400 names in the list provided by MDP.
Briefing reporters after a meeting on Thursday night, Ibu hinted on the possible release of the former President.
Ibu said the Independence Day will be celebrated in unity. However, he did not reveal decisions to release a certain individual.
“Results will be seen. Like Umar just said, both sides will see result even though we don’t state a certain date for certain accomplishments.”
When questioned on the government’s stand on releasing political prisoners, Umar said the government does not give “commitment” to the matter.
However, he stressed that the government was willing to give in any areas that needed to be resolved.
“The government is always willing to compromise if we believe such a situation has been created. We have made many compromises over the past three weeks. We can see a change in the situation.”
While a meeting between the government and MDP is set to take place on Tuesday, some reports say more development might be on the horizon.
That Nasheed’s sentence was commuted to house arrest tonight while his sentence is expected to be pardoned before 26th July, Independence Day.
Although no official comments on the matter are yet available, Home Minister Umar Naseer who represents the government in the talks with MDP did not dismiss the reports.
One of the key demands of the political party talks between opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the government is the release of political prisoners.
MDP representative Hinnavaru MP Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Ibu) said the government had ranked the 1,400 names in the list provided by MDP.
Briefing reporters after a meeting on Thursday night, Ibu hinted on the possible release of the former President.
Ibu said the Independence Day will be celebrated in unity. However, he did not reveal decisions to release a certain individual.
“Results will be seen. Like Umar just said, both sides will see result even though we don’t state a certain date for certain accomplishments.”
When questioned on the government’s stand on releasing political prisoners, Umar said the government does not give “commitment” to the matter.
However, he stressed that the government was willing to give in any areas that needed to be resolved.
“The government is always willing to compromise if we believe such a situation has been created. We have made many compromises over the past three weeks. We can see a change in the situation.”
While a meeting between the government and MDP is set to take place on Tuesday, some reports say more development might be on the horizon.
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