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UN urges independent judiciary for Maldivians

The United Nations had called out for a transparent and indiscriminate judicial system in Maldives.

Speaking during the 36th session of the Human Rights Council of UN, the High Commissioner for Human Rights Zaid Ra'ad Al Hussain confirmed of receiving several complaints and concerning reports of Maldivians being stripped from their constitutional rights and civil liberties.

He expressed his grave concern regarding the matter.

He also stressed his concern regarding the dubious conduct of other judicial bodies and authorities in Maldives - in which he emphasized the breach of Maldives National Defense Force officials into parliament chambers and disqualification of lawmakers under absurd conditions.

Hussain had once again reiterated his call to Maldives not to re-commence death penalty as capital punishment.