#210. Abdul Majid

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20 August 2005

Mr Majid reported he was released without charge around 01:00 on 19 August 2005.

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18 August 2005

Daughter of Mr Majid reported that the lawyer retained by Mr Majid had access to detainee on 14 August 2005 in the police headquarters in Male and on 15 August 2005 at Dhoonidhoo Detention Centre. Daughter of Mr Majid reported that the lawyer retained for Mr Majid adivsed her that Mr Majid was well but had not been taken for investigation.

Daughter of Mr Majid reported clothing and toiletries have been sent to Mr Majid

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17 August 2005

The family of Mr. Majid reported that Mr Majid was handcuffed, as opposed to bound, with his hands behind his back before he was taken in a police vehicle on 13 August 2005.

Acquaintance of Mr. Hassan Zahir, Mr. Ahmed Zahir and Mr. Abdul Majid reported he informed the Commonwealth Secretariat and British Foreign Office that the Maldivian government had detained Mr Hassan Zahir, Mr Ahmed Zahir and Abdul Majid solely because of their association with the same acquaintance who is recognized as a political refugee by the British government.

Acquaintance of Mr. Hassan Zahir, Mr. Ahmed Zahir and Mr. Abdul Majid reported he informed the Commonwealth Secretariat and British Foreign Office that none of these individuals were present at the gathering on 12 August 2005, were not closely involved in the activities of the opposition and had provided no material support to the opposition.

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15 August 2005

Wife of Mr. Majid reported that three policemen apprehended Mr. Majid at his home at approximately 05:15 on 14 August 2005. Wife of Mr. Majid reported that the police refused her request to let Mr. Majid perform his dawn prayers before he was taken. Wife of Mr Majid reported that Mr Majid was not allowed to take his wallet or other personal items.

Wife of Mr Majid reported that Mr Majid requested her to retain a lawyer before he was taken. Wife of Mr Majid reported that she had retained a lawyer for this purpose.
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Wife of Mr. Majid reported that she called the Police Headquarters at approximately 13:00 to ask where and on what grounds Mr. Majid was being detained. Wife of Mr. Majid reported that the police informed her that Mr. Majid was currently under their custody for reasons relating to the current situation in Male’. Wife of Mr Majid reported that the police would not provide any further information.
 

14 August 2005

Wife of Mr Majid reported that the police apprehended and bound Mr Majid at his home during the late night. Wife of Mr Majid reported that Mr Majid is a founding member of the principal opposition party and a high-profile businessman.

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