The government has given a lukewarm response to reporters' questions regarding the detention of former President Abdulla Yameen.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu pledged to free Yameen if he came to power and there has been criticism over the delay in fulfilling the pledge.
Yameen, who was convicted of bribery and money laundering and sentenced to 11 years in prison, was transferred from prison to house arrest following Muizzu's election victory in October.
Responding to questions during a press briefing today, the Undersecretary for Public Policy at the President's Office Mohamed Firzul said the government is working to reform the judicial system.
"The President has mentioned the need to end the influence in the judiciary. There are goals and objectives that he wants to achieve. There are things that need to be done within Hafuthaa 14 roadmap and the work is being done," Firzul said referring to the government's objectives for the first 100 days.
Firzul did not respond to a question about whether Yameen would be given any further relief from his detention.
