Maldives ‘paradise’ could become Maldives ‘hell’
Sanctions were a last resort and action must be taken quickly, said a former Brussels official.
21 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives paradise could become a Maldives hell, according to a former Brussels official.
Last week the European Union approved targeted sanctions, following months of concern and condemnation over the worsening political and human rights situation. The sanctions cover travel bans and the freezing of assets.
Henri Malosse, who led the European Economic and Social Committee until 2015, said it was not too late for authorities to ensure stability and prosperity for Maldivians.
“European civil society and public opinion now understand that ‘a paradise’ could very soon become ‘a hell’.
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