Maldives army bars soldiers from meeting politicians and foreigners
The MNDF has banned soldiers from meeting politicians and foreigners including diplomats without permission.
11 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM
The Maldives National Defence Forces has banned soldiers from meeting politicians and foreigners including diplomats without permission.
In a statement on Wednesday, the MNDF said: “Soldiers are not to meet with ministers, political appointees, MPs, candidates seeking public office, political party activists, diplomats, officers of foreign armies and other foreigners without express permission from a senior military official.”
MNDF officers have also been barred from social gatherings attended by politicians and foreigners.
The surprise announcement comes amid renewed tension in Malé as President Abdulla Yameen battles an opposition coalition seeking to remove him from office.
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