Maafushi Prison
Maximum-security prison on Maafushi Island, Maldives / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maafushi Prison is a prison in Maafushi on Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives, 18 miles (29 km) south of the capital, Malé. It is the largest prison on the islands and has held numerous political prisoners over the years, including former presidents like Mohamed Nasheed and Abdulla Yameen.[1]
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Location | Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives |
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Coordinates | 3°56′12″N 73°29′11″E |
Status | Operating |
Security class | Maximum |
Population | 483 males and 36 females, as of February 2011 p.14 |
Managed by | Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) under the Department of Penitentiary and Rehabilitation Services (DPRS) |
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