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Scoop
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence On The Maldives
Geneva, 19 May 2025 The dismissal by the Maldives Parliament of two Supreme Court justices raises serious concerns about respect for the independence of the judiciary. Investigations were initiated against the judges by the Anti-Corruption Commission and Judicial Service Commission in February 2025. Around the same time, a third Supreme Court justice resigned, and the Chief Justice has subsequently retired. Concerns have been raised with respect to the conduct of the proceedings against the judges. These developments followed the Supreme Court's hearing of a legal challenge to recent Constitutional amendments affecting lawmakers' ability to cross party lines. We remind the authorities of their commitment to maintain and protect an independent judiciary, in line with the Maldives' Constitution and international human rights obligations. Checks and balances between the different branches of the State, including a strong and independent judiciary, play a vital role in ensuring fidelity to the rule of law by all branches of Government and the effective protection of human rights.
Arab News
04-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
First Saudi-Maldives forum to tackle transparency, governance in tourism
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia — in partnership with the Maldives — is organizing the tourism sector's inaugural Saudi-Maldives International Forum on Integrity, which is set to take place in the Maldives from May 6 to 7. The forum is jointly organized by Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and the Maldives' Anti-Corruption Commission, in cooperation with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. It will cover key topics such as enhancing transparency and governance in the tourism sector, combating corruption, and boosting international partnerships and expertise exchange among member states and regional and international organizations. The discussions aim to support sustainable development and promote a trustworthy and safe tourism environment, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The forum is expected to attract international participation from more than 40 countries and 10 regional and international organizations. Attendees will include ministers, heads, and representatives of anti-corruption bodies from OIC member states, as well as key international organizations like the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Interpol, the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, and the UN Development Programme. Local and international experts will also take part. Organizing the forum reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to global efforts promoting transparency and accountability in tourism, according to the SPA. The event highlights Saudi Arabia's recognition of tourism as a key driver of sustainable development, in line with Vision 2030. It aims to build a thriving tourism sector, diversify national income sources, and stimulate economic growth.
Saba Yemen
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Anti-Corruption launches Sana'a summer course in al-Wahda district
Sana'a - Saba: The Supreme National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Summer Courses Subcommittee in the capital Sana'a's al-Wahda district launched an awareness program on Sunday aimed at strengthening integrity values and preventing corruption among summer course students. The program, themed "Knowledge and Jihad," is rooted in Quranic principles and the directives of the Leader of the Revolution. Raidan al-Mutawakil, Vice Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission, emphasized the program's goal of educating young people about the dangers and impacts of corruption on individuals and society across various sectors. He stressed the importance of instilling a Quranic faith culture that criminalizes corruption, based on religious, national, and societal responsibility. The launch event, attended by local officials, highlighted the Anti-Corruption Commission's role in promoting integrity and transparency among youth through summer courses. Speakers emphasized the need for collective efforts to cultivate a society that values integrity and opposes corruption. On the program's first day, Dr. Yahya al-Marrani and Mohammed al-Qanas from the Anti-Corruption Commission delivered lectures and presented educational materials on integrity, responsibility, honesty, and the risks and prevention of corruption. They also introduced the Commission and its work, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding youth against corruption. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Tulip Siddiq campaigns for Labour in Runcorn and Helsby by-election despite facing Bangladesh arrest warrant for 'corruption'
Ex-minister Tulip Siddiq has been campaigning for Labour in Runcorn and Helsby prior to this week's by-election - at the same time as she faces an arrest warrant. The former City minister spent Monday trying to drum up local support for Labour's candidate in the Cheshire seat ahead of Thursday's vote. Ms Siddiq, the MP for Hampstead and Highgate, travelled northwards to join her party's campaigning efforts for by-election hopeful Karen Shore. It came as Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission continues to seek an arrest warrant over claims Ms Siddiq illegally received land in the country's capital Dhaka. She has hit out at a 'politically motivated smear campaign' and insisted there is 'no evidence that I've done anything wrong'. The allegation is said to be separate from a probe into the MP's aunt - the former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina - regarding a nuclear power plant deal, in which Ms Siddiq has also been named. Ms Siddiq quit her role as a Treasury minister earlier this year following an investigation by Sir Keir Starmer's ethics adviser into her links to her aunt's regime. Although Sir Laurie Magnus concluded that she had not breached ministerial rules, he advised the PM to reconsider Ms Siddiq's responsibilities. Ms Siddiq subsequently chose to resign, saying she had become 'a distraction' from the Government's agenda. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, Ms Siddiq shared photos of herself campaigning in Runcorn and Helsby. Thursday's by-election contest is being held after the constituency's former MP, Mike Amesbury, quit the House of Commons after being jailed for punching a constituent. Ms Siddiq wrote in her social media post: 'Great to be in Runcorn and Helsby today, campaigning for the fab Labour candidate Karen Shore. 'As a former teacher and now councillor, public service is in her bones. Karen is the only candidate who can help deliver the change local people voted for last July. 'Vote for her on May 1st.' Sir Keir has been mocked by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage for staying away from Labour's campaign in Runcorn and Helsby. Reform are the bookies' favourite to win Thursday's contest in what was previously a safe Labour seat. Earlier this month, Ms Siddiq hit out at the issuing of an arrest warrant. 'No-one from the Bangladeshi authorities has contacted me,' she told reporters. 'The entire time they've done trial by media. 'My lawyers proactively wrote to the Bangladeshi authorities, they never responded. 'I'm sure you'll understand I can't dignify this politically motivated smear campaign with any… comments. 'It's a completely politically motivated smear campaign, trying to harass me – there is no evidence that I've done anything wrong.'
Spectator
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Spectator
Siddiq hits back at Bangladesh over arrest warrant
Back to the curious case of Tulip Siddiq, Labour's former anti-corruption minister who has been issued with an arrest warrant by Bangladesh over, um, corruption. Earlier this month, the Hampstead and Highgate MP was slapped with the warrant after the country's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) submitted a criminal charge sheet against the politician over investigations involving her aunt, and Bangladesh's recently deposed prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. Now Siddiq's lawyers have pushed back, accusing the country's authorities of failing to uphold the MP's 'fundamental right to justice'. And so it rumbles on… Siddiq's legal representatives blasted Bangladesh's ACC for having 'failed to provide a single piece of documentary evidence' against her after they filed a request for it last month. The development comes after prosecutors ordered the ex-Labour minister to appear before Dhaka's Senior Special Judges' Court by 27 April – while her non-attendance could prompt the Bangladeshi authorities to seek Siddiq's extradition from Britain.
