Un Human Rights Council


‘Unwarranted and unconstructive’: Maldives slams UK-led call to end state of emergency
President Abdulla Yameen invoked emergency powers and suspended basic rights “primarily because the bench of the Supreme Court was beyond any measure of constitutional accountability,” the Maldives permanent representative told the UN Human Rights Council.
10 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives decries UN human rights chief’s criticism over crackdown on dissent
In his opening statement Monday at the UN Human Rights Council’s 36th session in Geneva, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussain said the Maldivian government was “increasingly cracking down on critical views” and expressed concern about “reports of continued violations of the right to a fair trial, and allegations of political bias by the judiciary and law enforcement authorities.”
13 Sep 2017, 9:00 AM


Maldives withdraws candidacy for UN Human Rights Council
The permanent mission to the UN in Geneva said the Maldives deferred its candidacy for a later term “in the spirit of regional solidarity and in an effort towards achieving consensus within the Asia Pacific Group”.
06 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM


Maldives slams UK-led criticism of human rights situation
The Maldives has scornfully dismissed calls by more than 30 countries to restore constitutional freedoms, allow space for political opposition, and prevent the intimidation of human rights defenders.
08 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM


Maldives seeks third term on UN Human Rights Council
Despite the foreign minister claiming successful consolidation of democracy, the curtailment of fundamental rights and the widely condemned imprisonment of opposition leaders during President Abdulla Yameen’s three-year administration has prompted fears of an “authoritarian reversal.”
28 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM


Maldives accepts UPR recommendations on judicial reform
The judiciary came under fire during the Maldives’ Universal Periodic Review in May over “politicisation,” inadequate qualification of judges, and lack of conformity to international fair trial standards as well as the Supreme Court’s contempt of court cases against the Elections Commission and Human Rights Commission of Maldives.
26 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


‘We worry for his safety’: Nasheed’s daughter at UN Human Rights Council
“My father, Mohamed Nasheed, former president of Maldives, was imprisoned by the Maldivian government on fabricated charges of ‘terrorism.’ He is the first democratically elected president of the Maldives. Although I know him as my tenacious and also brilliant father, who has tirelessly risked the majority of his life trying to establish basic human rights in our country,” said Meera Laila Nasheed at the UN Human Rights Council yesterday.
25 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


Government criticises UN rights chief over ‘inappropriate’ calls for Nasheed’s release
“To seek the release of an individual purely on the basis of his political standing and having [no] regard to the allegations against him is inappropriate, and clearly seeks to circumvent the rule of law,” the foreign ministry said after Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussain urged the government to release the former president “given the deeply tainted nature of [his] case.”
14 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


UN Human Rights Council mulls action against Maldives
30 Jun 2015, 3:02 PM
Maldives calls for action against Israeli leaders
29 Jun 2015, 11:05 PM


UN urged to condemn guideline for human rights watchdog
28 Jun 2015, 4:43 PM


Diplomatic pressure ramps up on Maldives
16 Jun 2015, 12:07 PM


Foreign minister ‘misled’ UN on Nasheed trial
10 May 2015, 4:22 PM


Global spotlight poses ‘enormous challenges’ to Maldives democracy
05 May 2015, 5:56 PM
CEDAW committee welcomes progress on women’s rights, expresses concern with child marriages, flogging and gender stereotypes
08 Mar 2015, 1:38 PM
Maldives’ human rights worsening, Amnesty tells UN
31 Jan 2015, 5:38 PM
Maldives discusses intolerance, Syria, Palestine, and women’s rights at the UN Human Rights Council
11 Jun 2014, 3:56 PM
Domestic fears of “inadequate” child protection linger as Maldives co-sponsors 22 UN rights resolutions
06 Oct 2013, 1:54 PM
DRP leader urges Foreign Minister to support UN recognition of Palestinian statehood
19 Sep 2011, 3:12 PM
UN war crimes report on Sri Lanka foreign policy challenge for Maldives
01 May 2011, 9:49 PM