Monthly Archives: May 2025

International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)andMaldivian Democracy Network (MDN)Joint statement Maldives: Arbitrary dismissal of judges undermines independence of the judiciary, separation of powersParis, 19 May 2025: The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organization Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) express concern over the recent decision by Parliament to dismiss two Supreme Court judges […]

We are alarmed by the recent steps taken by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the Muizzu Government that severely undermine judicial independence in the Maldives. On 4 May, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) dismissed two Supreme Court judges, Dr Azmiralda Zahir and Mahaz Ali Zahir. A parliamentary committee (Judiciary Committee) at the People’s Majlis […]