EU to sanction Maldives
An erosion of rights and a crackdown on the opposition has led to the EU decision.
15 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
The European Union is expected Monday to sanction the Maldives, following months of concern and condemnation over the worsening political and human rights situation.
Brussels and Malé have been at loggerheads over the erosion of rights and a crackdown on the opposition in the country. The EU also fears that this September’s elections will be neither free nor fair.
“A decision on restrictive measures on the Maldives is on the agenda on the Foreign Affairs Council,” an EU official told the Maldives Independent. “It is not a point for discussion, but is foreseen for adoption without debate.
“We expect this to be decided upon at the beginning of the meeting, which is foreseen to start at 9.00 am Brussels time.”
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