United Nations expert on judicial independence has welcomed the appointment of the first-ever women judges in the Maldives, UN News Center, July 13, 2007.
A referendum between a presidential and parliamentary style of government is take place on 18 August as per the Election Commission announcement.
Paul Roberts, Referendum On 18 August, Minivan News, July 10, 2007.
While President Gayoom’s island visits have received significant coverage on state television and radio, the parliamentary campaign has not yet been covered at all.
Paul Roberts, Referendum Campaigns In Full Swing, Minivan News, July 9, 2007.
Editors and journalists are frustrated at the Information Ministry’s continued criticism of the standard of journalists in Maldives, particularly the younger journalists.
Paul Roberts, Information Ministry Hits Out At Journalists, Minivan News, July 11, 2007.
Amnesty International’s annual report for 2006 cites “numerous reports of torture in police custody,” and notes “the non-governmental Asian Centre for Human Rights says two people died in custody in 2006.”
Paul Roberts, Tigers Likely To Go To Sri Lanka, Minivan News, July 11, 2007.
The Maldives, has become one of the first signatories of the UN Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). It will host a visit by the international Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture later this year.
Maldives signs torture treaty, to host UN visit, India eNews, July 8, 2007.
China and Maldives have agreed to deepen traditional friendship and enhance cooperation of mutual benefits including in economy and technology.
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