Britain has urged its citizens travelling to Maldives to be on their guard because of political crisis triggered by a rift between the ruling party and the opposition.
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in a revised travel advice, noted that political protests and demonstrations, predominately outside government buildings and political figures’ residences in the capital Male, are ongoing, following a period of political unrest within the parliament.
“Social unrest is possible and there is a risk demonstrations might become violent,” the advice said. “You should exercise caution and avoid any large political gatherings.”
The advice came as nine people were arrested in Male after the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) took opposition legislator Abdulla Yamin into custody.
Maldives has been hit by a political rift since its entire cabinet of 13 ministers resigned on June 29 after the opposition blocked legislations due to be passed in parliament. The cabinet was restored later, but the rift
continues.
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