EU adopts a framework for targeted sanctions regarding the Maldives

Publisher	Council of the European Union
Publication Date	16/07/2018
Content Type	News
	Summary: The Council of the European Union adopted on 16 July 2018 a framework for targeted restrictive measures against persons and entities responsible for undermining the rule of law or obstructing an inclusive political solution in the Maldives as well as persons and entities responsible for serious human rights violations. Further information: This decision made it possible to impose a travel ban and an asset freeze on relevant individuals and entities, unless the situation on the ground improved. This decision was a direct follow up to the conclusions adopted by the Council earlier in the year.
Source Link	Link to Main Source https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2018/07/16/maldives-eu-adopts-a-framework-for-targeted-sanctions/
Related Links	News Reuters, 16.07.18: European Union warns of sanctions against Maldives rights violators https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1K61KA Maldives Independent, 19.07.18: Details emerge of EU sanctions on Maldives https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/details-emerge-of-eu-sanctions-on-maldives-139429 ESO Records European Parliament Resolution on the situation in the Maldives https://www.europeansources.info/record/resolution-on-the-situation-in-the-maldives/
Subject Categories	Politics and International Relations
Subject Tags	Foreign Policy Instruments
Keywords	Sanctions \| Restrictive Measures
Countries / Regions	Maldives
International Organisations	European Union [EU]