Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has asked the international community to respect the court verdict that sentenced former president Mohammed Nasheed to 13 years in prison under anti-terrorism laws amid wide criticism that the trial was flawed.
“The President calls on everyone to respect the verdict by the Criminal Court against former President Nasheed. The President also notes that Mr Nasheed has a constitutionally guaranteed right of appeal, should he choose to do so, in line with Maldivian laws,” Gyoom’s office said in a statement.