June 7th – 13th
A series of attacks and abductions in the capital Malé this week brought concern and condemnation from politicians and human rights stakeholders.
The incidents, understood to have been part of a vigilante campaign against supporters of atheism and homosexuality, have yet to provoke a response from the government.
Reports emerged of groups having previously expressed their concern regarding the publication of content offensive to Islam.
While the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) voiced concerns at the reports of the physical assault and threatening of multiple individuals last weekend, the vice president of the Human Rights Commission urged the state to reassure the public of their safety.
Minivan News spoke with previous victims of online threats turned into...