"The United States is disturbed by the government of Maldives' recent late-night transfer of former President Nasheed back to prison," State Department Spokesman, John Kirby, told reporters yesterday.
"(Former) President Nasheed is serving a sentence imposed after a trial that was conducted in a manner contrary to Maldivian law and Maldives international obligations to provide the minimum fair-trial guarantees and other protections under the international covenant on civil and political rights," he claimed.
Calling on the government to ensure former Nasheed's safety and well-being in custody, Kirby urged the Maldivian government to make progress in all political cases pending, including against former Defense Minister Nazim, whose appeal process has been delayed, and against Adhaalath Party Sheik Imran, who has not been charged since his May arrest.