Republic of Maldives: Further information on possible prisoners of conscience / health concern: Ahamed Shafeeq, Ali Moosa Didi; and new name: Mohamed Latheef

Index Number: ASA 29/007/1995
Date Published: 21 September 1995
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, Maldives

AI has learned with concern of the arrest and detention of Mohamed Latheef who has reportedly been in solitary confinement since his arrest on 25 August 1995. There is grave concern, given his age, about his health. It is not known whether he has received any medical treatment while in detention. His arrest may be linked to that of Ahamed Shafeeq and Ali Moosa Didi. To date none of the three have been charged or brought before a court.