Leader of Jumhoory Party (JP) Gasim Ibrahim meets with the Indian High Commissioner; The Maldivian government reaffirms its support to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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    • (SEPTEMBER 16-22)

    Reports noted that leader of Jumhoory Party (JP), Gasim Ibrahim met with the Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Mr. Rajeev Shahare on September 21, 2013. Speaking to Sun in front of the Indian High Commission moments ago, Gasim Ibrahim said that the purpose of the meeting was to “discuss a number of things,” including the alleged irregularities surrounding the September 7th presidential election, the Indian restrictions on the export of river sand and aggregate to the Maldives and difficulties faced by Maldivians in obtaining visas to the country. 1

    In another development, the Maldivian government has reaffirmed its support to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Navi Pillay, in carrying out her mandate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the Maldives participated in the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. 2

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