Government still hopes MDP will join talks despite third snub
The government will continue to attempt to convince the Maldivian Democratic Party and Adhaalath Party to participate in all-party talks following a third snub by the allied opposition parties, Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee said today.
14 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM
The government will continue its efforts to convince the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party and Adhaalath Party to join all-party talks despite a third snub, Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee said today.
The president’s office sent out a third invitation to the MDP and AP yesterday, urging the parties to “put the needs of the people first and to attend the all-party talks for the betterment, development and progress of the nation.”
Neither party attended a session scheduled for this afternoon. The opposition is demanding the release of jailed leaders before they join talks.
The MDP’s leader, former President Mohamed Nasheed, is serving a 13-year prison sentence whilst AP leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla was jailed for 12 years last month. Both opposition leaders were found guilty of terrorism in trials widely criticised for lack of due process.
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