UK has no interest in Nasheed: Ambassador Dauris

James Dauris, the British Ambassador to the Maldives, has reportedly assured the Maldivian government that it does not have any special interests in former President Mohamed Nasheed, and only wishes to see the government value democratic principles.

In a tweet on Wednesday, Fisheries Minister Mohamed Shainee said he was ‘pleased’ with Ambassador Dauris’ assurance.

Dauris had said that the discussion with Shainee was frank and constructive.

After the British government’s decision to grant Nasheed asylum in 2016, the rhetoric that general members supporting said decision had accused the British government of prejudice and favoritism.

The United Kingdom had also backed a joint-effort, along with India and Sri Lanka, pressure the government into granting Nasheed medical leave.

The European Parliament had even called for sanctions against the government unless it releases ‘political prisoners engages in inclusive dialogue’.