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Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) is a non-partisan NGO promoting human rights and democracy in the Maldives.
Feb 7, 2020 6 tweets 7 min read
#FGM involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM has NO health benefits & is internationally recognised as a violation of the #HumanRights of girls & women. It's categorized into 4 types: #FGM Type 1:Partial/total removal of the clitoral glans (external & visible part of the clitoris,a sensitive part of the female genitals, with the function of providing sexual pleasure to the woman),&/or the prepuce/clitoral hood (fold of skin surrounding the clitoral glans). 1/4
Aug 7, 2019 12 tweets 2 min read
The Criminal Court held the fourth hearing on liberal blogger Yameen Rasheed’s murder trial from 14:25 to 16:08 today.

The hearing was scheduled for 13:30.

Two secret witnesses testified at today’s hearing. Defence lawyers reiterated their objection to the Court producing secret prosecution witnesses, citing High Court rulings.

One defence lawyer asked for transcripts of previous testimonies to be shared as per the Criminal Procedure Code.