EXTERNAL ACTION / Maldives

Council concerned about situation stemming from state of emergency and considers targeted sanctions

Brussels, 26/02/2018 (Agence Europe)

Judging that the situation in the Maldives is "not in accordance with the principles of democratic rule and separation of powers", the EU Foreign Affairs Council warned on Monday 26 February that it could "consider targeted measures" if this situation does not improve.

The situation in the country is very unstable following its president's decision to declare a state of emergency and the decision of the supreme court to reverse its decision on political opponents (see EUROPE 11955).

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