Statements

President Mohamed Nasheed has UK Refugee Status
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has refugee status in the UK, confirmed by the Home Office. President Nasheed has been in Britain on medical leave […]
Orders to Dismantle Local Political Campsites are Unlawful
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) strongly condemns Home Minister’s orders to dismantle the various political campsites that have been built by the people with their […]
Statement Issued by the Maldivian Democratic Party on the Maldives Government’s Decision to Sever Diplomatic Relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran
It is with deep concern that the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) takes note of the Maldives Government’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with the Islamic […]
The Maldivian Democratic Party Condemns the Maldives’ Government’s Banning of May Day Protests, Calls on the Government to Uphold Workers’ Rights
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemns the Government’s decision to deprive workers of International Labour Day celebrations. International Labour Day is a day to celebrate […]
MDP Statement on UN Facilitated All Party Talks
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) firmly supports the need to engage in political dialogue to solve the Maldives political crisis and has always been of […]
The MDP Calls Upon the Government to Release Political Prisoners as Outlined by CMAG
In response to the deteriorating human rights in the Maldives, the CMAG, in its second review this year, highlighted that there was “ little or […]
MDP Updates Commonwealth Secretariat on Continued Human Rights Violations in Maldives
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) shared its deep concerns over the deteriorating political situation in the Maldives, during a meeting on Sunday with the Commonwealth […]
The MDP Calls to Free Political Prisoners and Engage in Meaningful Dialogue
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemns government’s deliberate misleading of the public and the international community by temporarily transferring the leader of Adhaalath Party Sheikh […]
The Maldivian Democratic Party Condemns the Government’s Use of Excessive Force and Arrest of Journalists Calling for Press Freedom
Maldivian journalists today held a peaceful demonstration against increased state repression of the media. The issues raised include: the court ordered closure of Haveeru, Maldives’ […]
MDP Calls Upon the Government to Establish Conducive Environment for Political Dialogue by Releasing Political Prisoners
The Maldivian Democratic Party were sent an invitation for an exclusive meeting with the Government. As circumstances remain unchanged, the MDP reiterates the previous decision […]
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