Friday, April 20, 2007

Maldives seeks Sri Lanka's help to conduct independent autopsy on man's death

The Maldives has sought Sri Lanka's assistance to conduct an independent autopsy on a man that its Opposition says was murdered in custody.

Reports said that the body of Hussein Salah was found floating in a lagoon near the capital Male on Sunday, and attempts to bury him without an autopsy led to angry protests.

“Following requests from the bereaved family, the Maldivian government has asked Sri Lanka to help with the autopsy,” one report said, quoting a Sri Lankan official. The official said the request is under active consideration.

Source: Colombo Page

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