The debate surrounding the implementation of capital punishment is quite pertinent and poignant at this time in the Maldives’ history. The violent crimes, including gang violence, burglary, mugging, sexual abuse of children and murders are increasing to an alarming level in our society. For many, the reintroducing of state-endorsed death, otherwise known as capital punishment or the death penalty, seems to be best solution to address the surge in crime. The last person to be executed in the Maldives after receiving a death sentence was in 1953 during the first republic of President Mohamed Ameen. Hakim Didi was charged with attempting to assassinate President Ameen using black magic. http://southasiarevealed.com/2012/07/06/death-penalty-halt-maldives-crime-surge/
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