UK considering ‘exclusion orders’ against Maldives officials

“It is crucial that concrete progress is delivered by CMAG’s September meeting. We are also considering bilateral action, including exclusion orders against senior members of the Government and the judiciary,” Hugo Swire told the House of Commons last week.

UK awaits CMAG’s September review of Maldives

A British decision on imposing targeted sanctions against members of the Maldivian government will rest on the outcome of a Commonwealth-led push for reform in the Indian Ocean archipelago, a top diplomat from the UK has said.

‘A step backward’: US and UK condemns Sheikh Imran’s terrorism conviction

Maldives ‘demanded a hostage’ for ex-president’s travel to UK

President Abdulla Yameen has backtracked on an “unconditional promise” to allow jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed to travel to the United Kingdom for medical care, and is demanding that a family member remain in Malé until he returns from medical treatment.

UK minister of state meets President Yameen

Swire’s visit follows the government’s sudden change of heart in authorising jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s travel to the UK for medical treatment. Indian and Sri Lankan media reported today that lobbying efforts by the Maldives’ neighbours were responsible for the government’s u-turn.

Nasheed to travel to UK for surgery

Jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed has been granted leave to travel to the United Kingdom for a surgery on his spine, the ministry of foreign affairs has announced in a tweet.

Nasheed’s lawyers ask UK for targeted sanctions

Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s lawyers have submitted to the UK government a list of potential targets for sanctions, prompting a ruling party MP to claim the opposition leader’s supporters will be banned from Saudi Arabia and China.

World not convinced of need for Maldives emergency

International human rights groups and the governments of the UK and the US have urged the Maldives to revoke a nationwide state of emergency and restore full constitutional freedoms.

Government complains of UK refusal to meet Cherie Blair

The Maldives has lashed out at the UK foreign office’s alleged refusal to allow Cherie Blair to accompany Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon to a meeting in London.

Cameron concerned over Nasheed’s re-imprisonment

David Cameron, the British Prime Minister, has expressed concern over the re-imprisonment of former President Mohamed Nasheed on Sunday.

Cabinet reassesses Maldives’ membership in Commonwealth as UK welcomes talks

The cabinet has decided to reassess the Maldives’ membership in the Commonwealth following repeated threats to leave the inter-governmental organization. British MPs are meanwhile continuing to urge their government to monitor the situation in the Maldives.

UK PM is first head of government to call for Nasheed’s release

UK foreign office expresses concern over Maldives’ human rights situation and Rilwan disappearance

EC dismissals: Commonwealth, UK, EU, and India join international chorus of concern

Q&A: UK’s FCO State Minister Hugo Swire

UK Foreign Office concerned over damage to Maldives’ reputation and economy