 When six pro-democracy activists were arrested and allegedly assaulted by the Military in the early hours of 25 December 2006, Shameem told her there was nothing the FHRC could do, according to Ali.Ali's position in the FHRC had already been further isolated by the resignation of Sevuloni Valenitabua the previous week.On 28 December, Ali vowed to continue speaking up, though she admitted that she was somewhat fearful.