14 August 2013, Male'; The Government of Maldives is deeply concerned by the escalation of violence and the loss of life in Egypt, and calls on all parties in Egypt to show maximum restraint and respect for the fundamental human rights of the people of Egypt. The Maldives urges all parties to respect the right to freedom of assembly as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution 15/21 on the Rights to Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association.
As an emerging democracy itself, the Maldives is familiar with the trials of democracy consolidation. A full and resilient democracy and a culture of respect for human rights can only be cultivated through denouncing of violence, and collaboration and consultation between all stakeholders, including the political opposition.
The Maldives prays for an early resolution of the situation and return to peace and stability in Egypt, as the country continues on its path to democracy consolidation.
ENDS.