US warns of ‘appropriate measures’ over election challenge

The US was concerned by “troubling events in the Maldives that threaten to undermine the will of the Maldivian people,” including the Supreme Court case and threats against members of the Election Commission, Robert Palladino, deputy spokesman at the State Department, said Friday.

“The United States and the international community would view with great concern any attempts to undermine the democratic process, including any delay to the inauguration scheduled for November 17,” he said.

“The United States will consider appropriate measures against anyone who undermine democracy, the rule of law, or a free and fair electoral process in the Maldives.”