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Human Rights Crisis in the Maldives

Summary

The European Parliament expresses grave concern over the deteriorating democratic situation and human rights violations in the Maldives. It calls for the release of political prisoners and the restoration of the rule of law.
10 17.12.2015
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government
human rights
political party
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses deep concern regarding the increasing trend toward authoritarian rule in the Maldives.
  • There are serious allegations of political motivation and irregularities in the trial and imprisonment of former President Mohamed Nasheed.
  • The reintroduction of the death penalty and the end of the long-standing moratorium on capital punishment is strongly condemned.
  • Freedom of expression and press freedom are under threat, evidenced by attacks on journalists and human rights defenders.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on "The Situation in the Maldives" MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in the Maldives MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on situation in the Maldives MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in the Maldives Situation in the Maldives
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