The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has expressed concern that actions “against the spirit of democracy” are occurring during the Local Council Election campaigns.
The Commission said it had noted that “irresponsibility and disrespect” had caused assaults and vandalism, which were affecting society.
”A peaceful environment, equal opportunity for all candidates to campaign, freedom of expression, freedom of gathering, freedom to travel and a just judicial system is required for an independent and fair election,” HRCM said.
The Commission called on all the citizens and candidates to follow the Local Council Act and the Constitution to conduct an election that is fair, free from fear and influence.
In an democratic environment, obstructing candidates from campaigning and exchanging personal words of confrontation should not be seen, said HRCM.
The HRCM also called on the media to provide “equal opportunity” to all the candidates.
Recently group of people attacked a delegation from the opposition Dhivehi Rahyyithunge Party (DRP) on Kaadedhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
In the unrest, people from both sides was injured including former Deputy Leader of DRP Umar Naseer.
In another incident, a home-made bomb was set off inside MDP campaign office in Thulusdhoo of Kaafu Atoll, according to the MDP website’s
Although nobody was injured, the bomb was made of metal nails that could have potentially injured any person near it when it went off, the MDP claimed.
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I think instead of having 2 floors of office space, 80 staff and very high pays it will be better if HRCM can be allocated with just one PR guy who issues statements once in a blue moon... Just one desk, a laptop and Dhiraagu or wataniya dongle will do..
Useless commission.. They don't even know what Human Rights is..
Or they could just use a computer program to do all that. Why even hire a person. Program generic responses to specific occassions and ta da, the work of HRCM is done.