Mohamed Shainee is a confidant of President Abdulla Yameen.
Washington's intervention was described as unhelpful and an act of intimidation.
The government shows no sign of yielding to external pressure.
The government has been warned "not to get caught up in its own propaganda."
Sanctions were a last resort and action must be taken quickly, said a former Brussels official.
Countries can work with 'third states' to maximise the impact of sanctions.
The Maldives president accused the opposition of being selfish.
Maldives government officials could face travel bans and asset freezes.
Mohamed Ameeth was dragged away by five policemen during an opposition rally.
An erosion of rights and a crackdown on the opposition has led to the EU decision.
The European Union has previously spoken of 'targeted measures' against the Maldives.
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Three British MPs who defended President Abdulla Yameen’s regime against calls for sanctions during a government-sponsored visit to the Maldives have been accused of “deliberate manipulation...
The move follow warnings from a visiting delegation from the European parliament that the EU will consider imposing sanctions against top Maldivian officials if the government...
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"The most commonly used method to call for a boycott is social media. We have a lot of trouble selling our packages in tourism fairs and...
