Yearbook 2006
Maldives. The regime's promises of democratization were
also not fulfilled in 2006. Although several imprisoned
dissidents were released, the harsh political climate
persisted.
According to
CountryAAH, Mohammad Nashid, leader of the Maldivian Democratic Party
(MDP), was brought to justice for terrorism and rioting but
was released after British mediation, though threatened by
new prosecution if he continues to take an irreconcilable
line with the regime.
Jennifer Lathif, the daughter of MDP's founder, was
pardoned from a 10-year prison sentence but refused to
accept the release and demanded to be purged through a new
trial.
The opposition's attempt to organize a major manifesto
against the regime in November was suspended after the
authorities had banned the arrangement and arrested a large
number of political activists. Both the regime and the
opposition declared themselves interested in a dialogue but
could not agree on the conditions for talks.
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