Maldives urged to ‘end arbitrary actions targeting judges’

The International Commission of Jurists condemned today “arbitrary and politically motivated actions against judges” in the Maldives, shining the spotlight on the arrest of a magistrate judge and the abrupt transfer of two top judges in the past year.

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.

Nasheed conviction “grossly unfair,” highlights “judicial politicisation,” says ICJ

PPM accuses JP of misleading public, bringing government into disrepute

Commonwealth to provide technical assistance to help resolve Maldives’ judicial crisis

State Minister briefs US envoy on Maldives’ extremist rhetoric

Q&A: Ibrahim ‘Ibra’ Ismail

Afrashim’s dismissal highlights JSC composition concerns: DRP deputy

“Courageous and exemplary work”: President dismisses JSC Velezinee

JSC abolishes complaints committee in name of efficiency

Judges legitimised JSC’s actions with their silence

Runaway judiciary leaves the Maldives “at a dangerous junction”, says Velezinee

Judiciary has failed to keep up with parliament and the executive, says Attorney General

Maldivian courts failing to serve the public impartially: ICJ report

ICJ and former UN Special Rapporteurs to help Maldives strengthen judiciary