Report of International Observers leaked

Find below the text of the leaked report by the international observers who supervised and advises the Commission of National Inquiry set up to look into the power transfer which occured on 7th Feb. I think the commissioners were quie right to say in their report that "In Male' nothing is a secret". Perhaps we love being transparent!

"We have been impressed by the manner in which the Commission has undertaken its unprecendented and awesome task. Four of the five members acted at all times with independence and integrity in carrying out the important task for the future of the nation. The other member was not at all times willing or able to act independently and resigned the evening before this report was submitted and published. Despite a clear and unequivocal agreement to maintain confidentiality about the work and deliberations of the Commission, this was breached. Without any justification, it created discord and mistruct in a community which desperately needs reconciliation.

We have seen nothing but objective and independent professionalism in the institution. The Commision has sensibly and sensitively heard all who wanted to make a contribution. It has firmly and fairly held participants to telling what they had heard and seen for themselves and deflected them from conjecture and speculation without facts. The nation has been well served by the Commissioners and any assertions of bias or lack of objectivity levelled against those remaining have no justification. They reflect badly on those making unfounded allegations.

The eviddence as it unfolded described a national obsession with street demonstrating at an alarming level. Some would want to call an example of the rights of freedom of expression and assembly. In reality it is rather more bully-boy tactics involving actual and threatened intimidation by a violent mob. This perpetual behaviour is sapping public life and hindering the Maldives' development as modern democracy.

The Maldives has commendably committed to the Commission to resolve these vital and sensitive issues. it is now essential that all Maldivians look to the future so that together they can enjoy the clear potential which is available.

Sir Bruce Robertson                    Professor John Packer
International Judicial Adviser        International Legal Adviser"

The original report is here --> https://twitter.com/muththo/status/241466880907427840/photo/1/large