We need India’s help to solve the impasse’

We need India’s help to solve the impasse’

International actors may intervene to try and resolve the current crisis in the Maldives, but India alone can be the game changer, according to the island nation’s exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed.

Context:

Exiled Maldivian ex-President Mohamed Nasheed has said that India has a crucial role to play in solving the ongoing political crisis in Maldives.

What has happened?

• On February 5, the Maldivian government declared a state of emergency after Supreme Court’s order to release opposition leaders from the prison.
• The declaration was followed by a spate of high-profile arrests
•  Even media has been receiving threats following the coverage of the February 1st Supreme Court ruling that set off the crisis. However, security is provided to government- backed media stations.

What has been the international response?

The U.S., the U.K., the European Union, India and the UN have all criticised President Yameen’s government for defying a Supreme Court order.

Ex-President Nasheed’s Comments:

• The former President had appealed to India, asking for military intervention in the Maldives.
• According to him, international actors may intervene to try and resolve the current crisis in the Maldives, but India alone can be the game changer