Maldives severs trade ties with Myanmar

The Maldives has condemned the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and ceased all trade ties with the country.

Citing “systematic repression” of the minority group as documented in the past by the UN, the Maldives expressed concern with “the recent cycle of violence that resulted in the death of dozens of Rohingya Muslims and displaced several thousands.”

In a statement issued by the foreign ministry Sunday night, the Maldives also called for swift action from the international community to stop the bloodshed.

“The Government of Maldives has decided to cease all trade ties with Myanmar, until the Government of Myanmar takes measures to prevent the atrocities being committed against Rohingya Muslims,” it reads.