statement: I was deeply concerned that the presidential election in the Maldives has again been prevented from taking place and that the work of the Election Commission had to be halted following the intervention of the police. If the democratic process is to be brought back on track, a new date must be set without delay so that the Maldivian people can freely choose a new President by 11 November, in conformity with the constitution. The (abdulla mohamed) reiterates its confidence in the impartiality and efficiency of the Maldivian Election Commission. It recalls that elections cannot successfully be held if the process can be repeatedly brought to a halt through legal injunctions. The forces of law and order must facilitate the democratic process. Failure to hold credible elections would be to deny the Maldivian people their democratic rights. Further instability would also damage the countrys economy and its relations with its partners.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:22:16 +0000
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