Attorney Nazim released from custody

Attorney Ahmed Nazim Abdul Sattar, who was arrested last Saturday night, has been released from police custody.

Nazim was arrested on Saturday night from near the Criminal Court for obstruction of a law enforcement officer.

He was released from custody this Sunday afternoon.

Nazim has provided legal assistance to multiple individuals arrested during opposition coalition’s demonstrations in Male’ City.

Hassan Afeef, Minister of Home Affairs during former President Mohamed Nasheed’s administration, who was also arrested last Saturday night, has also been released from police custody.