Maldives to leave Commonwealth of Nations

Q.  Which nation decided to leave the Commonwealth of Nations?
- Published on 17 Oct 16

a. Maldives
b. Mauritius
c. Myanmar
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Maldives
 
Maldives to leave Commonwealth of NationsMaldives government in Oct decided to leave the 53 member Commonwealth of Nations.
  • The organisation warned of suspension by the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group if further steps were not taken to promote the rule of law and democracy
  • Maldives has decided to leave the Commonwealth saying it was treated unjustly and unfairly
  • The organisation also asked Maldives to encourage political dialogue and increase democratic institutions apart from releasing opposition leaders
  • Nation was put on CMAG’s formal agenda on 23rd September 2016 and cautioned if it failed to attain progress in six key priority areas
  • Maldives government decision to quit the Commonwealth has invited concern from several quarters within and outside the country.
  • Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland expressed disappointment over the decision and hoped the move will be a temporary one.
  • After the nation cracked down on former president and leader of the opposition Mohammad Nasheed, Amnesty International said a severe human rights violation had taken place
  • Commonwealth of Nations tried to address this.

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