UN censures ‘erosion of democratic norms’ as arrest of lawmakers continue
Three MPs have been arrested and several others summoned for questioning since the unprecedented expulsion of opposition lawmakers from the parliament building by the police and military last Monday.
29 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
The United Nations has expressed concern over “the gradual erosion of basic democratic norms and principles” in the Maldives as a crackdown on the opposition continues after last week’s lockdown of parliament.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on the government “to uphold the constitutionally guaranteed rights of speech and assembly” and “to refrain from all acts that result in the harassment and intimidation of Members of Parliament, political parties, civil society and the media.”
In a statement released by his spokesman Thursday, the secretary-general also encouraged “effective dialogue and consultations on political issues.”
Three MPs have been arrested and three summoned for questioning since the unprecedented expulsion of lawmakers from the parliament building by the police and military last Monday.
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