The group presented themselves as an official delegation, a Maldives ambassador said.
The government has been warned "not to get caught up in its own propaganda."
The European Union has previously spoken of 'targeted measures' against the Maldives.
The 2014 EU Mission to the Maldives published a report recommending steps to ensure the transparency of campaign financing, promote the participation of women and reduce...
The EU delegation's visit comes after the European Parliament adopted a resolution earlier this month urging the Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and...
In a joint statement, the US, EU and Canada said urged the government to let the opposition conduct its activities without fear of intimidation or incarceration.
The opposition alliance cried foul and western democracies expressed concern with "irregularities" but the government insisted that the vote was "free, fair, and transparent."
"At present, the lack of confidence in due process means that the risk of the execution of an innocent man or woman is greater than ever,"...