MDP activist Shamin released after 13 days in custody

5 days ago

Opposition MDP activist Mohamed Shamin, who was arrested in connection with last month’s protest, was released on Tuesday. Shamin was arrested on September 8 on allegations of obstructing police officers and crossing barricades placed to block the road during the August 28 MDP rally. The Criminal Court initially remanded him for 10 days, and later extended the remand by three additional