U.S. raises concerns about the charges against Imran, Ameen and Sobah

United States have raised concerns about the charges against the President of Adhaalath Party, Sheikh Imran, Deputy Leader of Jumhooree Party Ameen Ibrahim and the Foreign and Public Relations of Jumhooree Party, Sobah Raheed.

A tweet from the Offical U.S. Embassy in Colombo said that they want to see the Maldivian government take steps to restore confidence in democracy and the rule of law.

Concerned 3 more opposition leaders charged by #Maldives govt. Eager to see govt take steps to restore confidence in democracy + rule of law

— U.S. Embassy Colombo (@USEmbSL) June 2, 2015

The state charged Ameen, Sobah and Sheikh Imran with terrorism for encouraging conflict and violence between security forces and the protestors in their speech at the opposition rally on 1 May leading to conflict be the Police and the protestors.

While the trial of Sheikh Imran started last night, he has refused the charges. Although the trial of Ameen and Sobah was also scheduled last night, the trials did not take place since they were not in the country.