UK and other concerned Diplomatic Missions express concern over incidents in Maldives
Joint statement by Diplomatic Missions in Colombo on the incidents in Maldives
People's Majlis Maldives
The Embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives are alarmed by the recent actions of the 바카라 사이트 of Maldives which seriously damage and undermine democracy, and run counter to the Maldives바카라 사이트™ Constitution and the country바카라 사이트™s international human rights obligations.
The forcible closure of the nation바카라 사이트™s Majlis to its members; security forces surrounding and entering Parliament; and the harassment, intimidation and arrests of elected members of parliament are deeply troubling.
Legitimate opposition remains a vital component of any healthy democracy, and it is essential that the freedoms of assembly and expression are upheld for all. Opposition politicians and members of civil society must be able to conduct their rightful duties without fear of intimidation or arrest. It is critical for democracy in the Maldives that the 바카라 사이트 respect fundamental freedoms.
We call on the 바카라 사이트 of Maldives and other responsible authorities to take immediate steps to restore independence to the Majlis and other key institutions and commissions. Parliament should be enabled and allowed to act in accordance with the Constitution