Maldives threatened with ‘targeted measures’
26 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Targeted measures may be considered against the Maldives if the country’s situation does not improve, the Council of the European Union said Monday.
President Abdulla Yameen imposed a state of emergency in response to a Supreme Court ruling that ordered the release of political prisoners and the reinstatement of lawmakers who had been stripped of their seats.
At a meeting in Brussels the EU Council called on everyone in the Maldives, especially law enforcement, to act with restraint. Riot police have been using pepper spray and force to disperse crowds taking part in anti-Yameen protests.
“The current situation is not in accordance with the principles of democratic rule and separation of powers. If the situation does not improve, the Council may therefore consider targeted measures.”
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