Maldives accuses US of coercion and intimidation after sanctions threat
Washington’s intervention was described as unhelpful and an act of intimidation.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Friday accused the US of intimidation and coercion, following Washington’s threat of sanctions against people responsible for human rights abuses in the troubled honeymoon destination.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the State Department’s intervention as unhelpful, an act of intimidation and “imposing undue influence” ahead of a presidential election due to be held on September 23.
“The Government recognizes the keen interest of some of its international partners, including the United States of America, in the political developments in the country and their efforts to help consolidate democracy in the Maldives,” it said.
“However, such interests, if pursued through intimidation and unnecessary threats of coercive actions, in such a highly contested election, especially just few weeks before the election date, would not be in the best interest of the Maldivian people.”
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