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Human rights crisis in the Maldives

Summary

The European Parliament expresses grave concern over the declining human rights and democratic standards in the Maldives. It calls for the protection of civil liberties and the abolition of the death penalty.
10 05.10.2017
Other
human rights
political party
public administration
international relations

Key points

In force from 04/10/2017
  • The overall deterioration of democracy and human rights in the Maldives.
  • The crackdown on political opposition and the arbitrary detention of parliamentarians.
  • The restriction of freedom of expression and assembly through new legislative acts.
  • Threats to judicial independence and the mass suspension of legal professionals.
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 the situation in the Maldives MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The Situation in the Maldives MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on situation in the Maldives Situation in Maldives
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