Maldives quits the Commonwealth: a round up of reactions

The decision to quit the Commonwealth has prompted a storm of criticism and calls to reverse the Maldives’ isolationist course

Commonwealth criticised for lack of action on Maldives

A New Delhi-based rights group has criticised the Commonwealth’s failure to penalise the Maldives, arguing that the government’s “continued disregard of core Commonwealth values warrants a formal action.”

Police regulations do not adequately protect constitutional rights, says MDN report

Civil society groups condemn proposed restrictions to constitutional rights