Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has presented a list of stipulations to the Government to create an environment for negotiations.
Speaking to the press after the preliminary negotiations with the Government, MDP Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (Ibu) stated that they had presented a list of stipulations. He added that one of the stipulations was that the Government should finalize a decision on those who the Party deemed as facing political charges.
Additionally, Ibu said that another one of the stipulations was that those facing political charges or investigations on political charges be granted some leniency. Also, MDP had stipulated that the Government remove the bottlenecks facing businesses, especially Jumhooree Party (JP) Leader Qasim Ibrahim.
Ibu also stated that Government must find a solution to the issues facing Councilors, Civil servants and employees of State owned companies.
MDP had additionally stipulated that an independent investigation has to be carried out on the murder of Dr. Afrasheem Ali, disappearance of journalist Rilwan and the threatening messages sent to journalists and politicians.
Ibu said that around 400 are being investigated in connection to political activities. Additionally, MDP said that they would once again be filing the cases of Colonel (Rtd) Mohamed Nazim, former MP Ahmed Nazim, Thal’hath Ibrahim and former President Mohamed Nasheed.
Ibu had thanked the Government for their decision to come to negotiations.
Home Minister Umar Naseer had said that the Government had already granted enough leniency and will grant more within the legal limits.
Opposition presents stipulations to the Government
