Maldives High Court Orders Retrial for Ex-President Yameen, Overturns Conviction

The decision, just days before parliamentary elections, is expected to impact the political landscape in the Maldives.

Maldives High Court has overturned the 11-year prison sentence of former President Abdulla Yameen on charges of money laundering and bribery, ordering a retrial.
The ruling could boost the electoral prospects of President Mohamed Muizzu’s party, with whom Yameen is closely allied.
Yameen's initial conviction was related to financial misconduct during his presidency from 2013 to 2018, involving the leasing of a government-owned island.
No date has been set for the retrial, and Yameen remains a significant figure in Maldivian politics, influencing the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The decision is seen as part of broader political dynamics, including shifts in international relations and internal political alliances in the Maldives.