Human rights defender Jennifer Latheef should be released immediately and unconditionally
Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today called on the government of the Maldives to order the immediate, unconditional release of Jennifer Latheef.
Maldives : ICJ to observe trial of opposition leader in the Maldives
The ICJ today announced it will observe the trial of Mohamed Nasheed (photo), Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, who is charged with offences against the state and terrorism.
The ICJ’s trial observer, Faisz Musthapha, former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and former Chairman of the Sri Lankan National Human Rights Commission, will be monitoring the trial for compliance with international fair trial standards.
“It is essential that international fair trial standards are followed,” said Nicholas Howen, ICJ Secretary-General. “At this initial stage it is important that the accused and his lawyer have adequate time to prepare the defence”.
Mohamed Nasheed, who was granted asylum in the United Kingdom, recently returned to the Maldives as the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).
Photo by Britannica.com
Maldives : ban on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights should be lifted immediately
The ICJ today called on the Government of Republic of Maldives to lift immediately a ban on the possession of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Maldives: national implementation of international standards
The ICJ conducts Training on CEDAW and a Roundtable on ICCPR in Maldives.
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