Benutzer:Shi Annan/Präsidentschaftswahlen 2013
Vorlage:Infobox Election Vorlage:Politics of the Maldives Presidential elections will be held in the Maldives in July 2013.[1]
Background
In less than a year into the presidency the cabinet members representing the political parties in the coalition started resigning stating lack of governance with respect to the constitution and transparency. The last Major Party to server its ties to the ruling party was Adhaalath Party (Islamic Party) [2]Vorlage:Failed verification. Protests became a frequent occurrence in the streets of the capital city, Male' after the president’s coalition slowly dissolved.
An opposition alliance (Madhanee Ithihaad) was formed on December 2011, which also included the parties that supported the President in his 2008 presidential race. Those parties include, Gaumee Party, Jumhoory Party and Adhaalath Party(Islamic Party). On 23rd December, the capital city was rocked by protests by the opposition against the President Mohamed Nasheed [3]. In relation to the protests Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed was summoned twice by the Maldives Police Service, later held in arrest in a nearby island (Gaamaadhoo Jail) [4]. This arrest sparked violent protests near the Republic Square.
The Judge of the criminal court investigating the arrest, called to summon both parties to the court. Instead, the next opening day (16 January 2012) Chief Justice Abdulla Mohamed was arrested from his house, by the Military (Maldives National Defense Force) [5] [6]
After the government and the Military did not disclose any information to the public, the protests started gaining momentum, and demands were for an immediate release of the Chief justice from military detention to house arrest. They also called for an independent investigation into the Judge and to arrest him according to the constitution and for the president to stop using executive power over another institution. [7] [8].The call was echoed through the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives.[9], Judicial Services Commission[10], Prosecutor General’s Office [11], International Commission of Jurists[12] and The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner [13].
The protest extended for over 22 days in the Republic Square and on 6th February 2012, the Maldives Police Service declined to use force to control or disperse the protests and joined the protest for the release of Judge Abdulla Mohamed [14]. In early hours of 7th January 2012, President Mohamed Nasheed was seen inside the Military headquarters of the Maldives issuing orders to the Military [15].
The Maldives National Defense Force fired rubber bullets at the protesters [16], later the army refused to engage with the police force and regiments of the army joined the protests.[17] President Nasheed resigned on 7 February 2012. His resignation statement read: "I believe if I continue as the President of the Maldives, the people of the country would suffer more. I therefore have resigned as the President of Maldives. I wish the Maldives would have a consolidated democracy. I wish for justice to be established. My wish is for the progress and prosperity of the people. And I thank you all for your support and contributions to achieve success for the past three years."Vorlage:Fact
On 8 February 2012, the Maldivian Democratic Party convened an emergency executive meeting and announced for all its members across the country to go into streets in protests. President Mohamed Nasheed led the protests to Republic Square, before his march reached Republic Square protesters were dispersed by Maldives Police Service. Many MDP activists later burnt down police stations and courts around the nation. the total loss for the police was reported to be around 112 million Ruffiya. [18]
Vice President Mohammed Waheed Hassan, who claims to have opposed Abdulla Mohamed's arrest was sworn as the new president of Maldives on the same day in accordance with the law of the Maldives. Nasheed now describes the event as a coup d'etat in which Waheed was complicit.[19] After Nasheeds supporters continued to protest his removal, Waheed agreed to call a snap election.Vorlage:Fact
In April 2012, Waheed set the elections for July 2013, stating that no earlier election was constitutionally possible.[1]
References
External links
- ↑ a b Maldives President Waheed Hassan sets elections for 2013 In: BBC News, 18 April 2012
- ↑ Gasim’s resignation will not deter government: President. Miadhu.com, abgerufen am 5. Dezember 2008.
- ↑ Mega Protests to occur all across Maldives tomorrow: President. Maldivestoday.com, abgerufen am 22. Dezember 2011.
- ↑ Mega Protests to occur all across Maldives tomorrow. Haveeru Online.com, abgerufen am 19. Januar 2012.
- ↑ Maldives Military Arrests Chief Judge Abdulla Mohamed. Haveeru Online.com, abgerufen am 16. Januar 2012.
- ↑ Police arrest Judge Abdulla against court orders. haveeru.com, abgerufen am 17. Januar 2012.
- ↑ Judge Abdullah Mohamed is arrested illegally even if I am crushed into pieces:: Kulhudhufushi PM Nasheed. miadhu.com, abgerufen am 27. Januar 2012.
- ↑ Judge Abdulla’s arrest unconstitutional: Suood. miadhu.com, abgerufen am 3. Februar 2012.
- ↑ The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives voices concerns and condemns ongoing acts calling them infringement fundamental rights of citizens and actions that could weaken the rule of law in the country – calls upon the President, Defense forces and the Ministry of Home Affairs to take immediate remedial action to address the issue. hrcm.gov.mv, abgerufen am 1. Januar 2012.
- ↑ The Constitution clearly states that the investigation of judges are mandated under the Judicial Services Commission. jsc.gov.mv, abgerufen am 16. Januar 2012.
- ↑ Govt rejects orders of JSC, High Court, PG and Chief Justice to release of Judge Abdulla. Miadhu.com, abgerufen am 17. Januar 2012.
- ↑ ICJ calls for release of Judge Abdulla. Sun.mv, abgerufen am 1. Februar 2012.
- ↑ Government must release Judge Abdulla or charge him: UN. haveeru.com, abgerufen am 29. Januar 2012.
- ↑ Maldivian police join protesters. sundaytimes.lk, abgerufen am 7. Februar 2012.
- ↑ Dramatic last moments of Nasheed as Maldivian president. Firstpost.com, abgerufen am 10. Februar 2012.
- ↑ MNDF and Police Standoff. politicalviolencewatch.org, abgerufen am 7. Februar 2012.
- ↑ MNDF ends resistance, joins with Police. miadhu.com, abgerufen am 7. Februar 2012.
- ↑ Several injured in ongoing unrest in Male'. sun.mv, abgerufen am 8. Februar 2012.
- ↑ "Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed was 'forced out'" BBC News:World:Asia 8 February 2012