Maldives’ reputation ‘tarnished by human rights violations’
The current administration’s breach of international human rights conventions has tarnished the country’s reputation, says the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, as the government insists “the Maldives has made extraordinary progress in guaranteeing human rights.”
10 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
The current administration’s breach of international human rights conventions has tarnished the country’s reputation, says the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, as the government insists “the Maldives has made extraordinary progress in guaranteeing human rights.”
In contrasting statements released today on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the government assured its commitment to protecting human rights through empowerment and increasing prosperity, whilst the MDP said the state is “openly violating” constitutional rights.
The MDP said the Maldives’ reputation has been “stained” after the government’s rejection of a UN human rights panel ruling declaring former President Mohamed Nasheed’s imprisonment illegal.
Nasheed was found guilty in March over the arrest of a judge during his tenure and sentenced to 13 years in prison after a rushed trial that drew widespread condemnation.
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