Row over use of UN emblem in opposition protest
The United Nations country office in the Maldives has scolded the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party for “misusing” the UN emblem during a protest this weekend.
02 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
The United Nations country office in the Maldives has scolded the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party for “misusing” the UN emblem during a protest this weekend.
The MDP had printed the blue emblem on t-shirts and banners urging President Abdulla Yameen to release former President Mohamed Nasheed as recommended by a UN human rights panel in September.
The UN in Maldives in a tweet on Tuesday said impartiality is a key UN principle, and reminded political parties to refrain from using the logo.
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