Maldives crisis: US asks President Yameen to ensure 'rule of law'

The United States on Thursday called on Maldives President Abdulla Yameen to ensure the proper functioning of the Parliament and restore constitutionally guaranteed rights of the people and institutions in the country.

"The US calls on President Yameen, the army, and police to comply with the rule of law, implement the Supreme Court's lawful ruling, ensure the full and proper functioning of the Parliament, and restore constitutionally guaranteed rights of the people and institutions of Maldives," a State Department spokesperson told PTI.

He was responding to questions on the current situation in Maldives.
The spokesperson, however, did not weigh in on former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed seeking military intervention from India.