Local daily newspaper Afathis: (quick translation)

Judge Hussain Rasheed says trials of the 9 cases on the incident of 12/13 August incident that has been sent to court will begin before the end of this year. Mr. Rasheed also said that the relevant judges have now been handed the cases and they would need time for preparation. Furthermore, the Judge presently in charge of the criminal court says he sees no reason the trials should be delayed.