Dhoonidhoo Custodial Centre
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NewsMaldives police defend inhumane punishment in custodial centre
Maldives police are defending the use of metal cages and handcuffs for detainees at Dhoonidhoo Custodial Centre following a human rights report labeling the practice inhumane. While the report describes prisoners being restrained in the sun for long periods, police claim the findings are systemic recommendations rather than legal violations.
NewsDetainees handcuffed in cage under scorching sun: HRCM
A report by the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives reveals that detainees at Dhoonidhoo Custodial Centre face inhumane punishment, including being handcuffed in a cage under direct sun.