New reports of torture in the main prison at Maafushi and in the detention center of Dhoohindhoo have emerged in the Maldives. Minivan News has reported an increase in torture and human rights abuses both in Maafushi and Dhoonidhoo. The Maldives acceded to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the Optional Protocol [...]
Reports of Increase in Torture in Prison and Detention Facilities
May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Civil Rights and Liberties, Human Rights, Torture
Tags: Civil Rights and Liberties·Human Rights·Torture
Guaranteeing Rights of Workers in the Maldives
May 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments · Civil Rights and Liberties, Human Rights, Labour Rights
The lack of a Labour Law and poor enforcement of existing labour regulations have made working environments unsuitable for workers in the Maldives who face problems of unfair dismissal, inadequate wages and long working hours. The Bill on Employment passed by the Parliament on 23 April 2008 will provide some safeguards to workers in the [...]
