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NewsPolice question pilots repatriated from UAE
Maldivian police are investigating two pilots repatriated from the UAE following an alleged plot to crash a Flydubai flight to Israel. One pilot reportedly attacked the captain with an axe, causing the plane to plunge 17,000 feet before being subdued. The suspects were held for 12 days before being returned to the Maldives for questioning.
NewsTwo Maldivian pilots deprived of their rights for 12 days in UAE
Two Maldivian pilots are being held in the UAE for an alleged plot to down a Flydubai flight to Israel. Authorities have reportedly denied the detainees access to legal counsel, family contact, or consular visits for 12 days. This lack of transparency violates international treaties, yet the Maldivian government has not issued a statement.
