EU denies Maldives president’s claim of fish export ban
European Union sanctions were prompted by his defence of Islamic principles, Yameen claimed.
16 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
The European Union Thursday denied claims made by President Abdulla Yameen that the Maldives has been warned of a ban on fish exports as part of threatened targeted sanctions.
Yameen said Wednesday the measures were prompted by his defence of Islamic principles, slamming the alleged meddling in domestic affairs ahead of the September 23 presidential election.
“Alarm bells are ringing that our exports could be banned at any time,” he said during a campaign stop on Dhiyamigili island.
“Alarm bell warnings are ringing that our people of various levels could be banned from visiting various countries. And threats are being made of other restrictions as well. Isn’t this influencing an election? Isn’t this exerting power over a country’s domestic affairs?”
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