Maldives: HRCM calls for commission to verify election results
The president of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has said the independent election commission – due to be set up this month – should establish a separate commission to verify election results.
The president of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM) has said the independent election commission – due to be set up this month – should establish a separate commission to verify election results.
Ahmed Saleem also stated the new constitution is a ‘rights based constitution,’ saying it guarantees wider freedoms and more powers to the people, reports Miadhu.
Saleem also expressed concern over the inclusion of hardened criminals in the recent presidential pardon.
HRCM published its first quarterly newsletter this week. Entitled ‘Haqqu’ (‘Rights’), the publication aims to raise awareness on human rights issues and report on the work of the commission.
Date: 12 August 2008
Source: Minivan News
