Sri Lanka yesterday urged the Maldives to find a peaceful solution to the current situation and uphold rule of law and constitution, in a release issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Releasing a statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Sri Lankan Government is observing the evolving situation in the Maldives while urging all parties to uphold the rule of law and the Constitution in order to find a peaceful solution to the current situation.
The Maldives is currently in a political turmoil following the arrest of former President Nasheed. On Friday the country's Supreme Court ruled the release of nine high profile political prisoners in the lead up to expected presidential elections this year. Nasheed who is exiled in the UK too faces charges under the present government.
The Indian Express today said the Government of Maldives, however, had not yet acted on the Supreme Court ruling.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera today reported that hundreds of people have rallied in Male urging President Abdulla Yameen to comply with the court ruling to release jailed opposition leaders.
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