The Maldives is facing mounting international pressure to abolish the death penalty for drug trafficking offenses and to end the use of capital punishment altogether. Human rights organizations and legal experts have called on the island nation to align its justice system with global standards and to uphold the rights of those accused of drug-related crimes. This push comes amid growing concerns over the fairness of trials and the irreversible nature of executions, sparking renewed debate within the Maldives and the wider international community.
Maldives Faces International Pressure to Abolish Death Penalty in Drug Trafficking Cases
International human rights organizations and diplomatic envoys have intensified calls on the Maldivian government to abolish the death penalty for drug trafficking offenses. Critics argue that executing individuals for non-violent drug crimes contradicts global human rights norms and undermines efforts toward criminal justice reform. Recently,…
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Author : Ava Thompson
Publish date : 2025-08-14 17:14:00
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