CLEAN : Lawyers may call for travel ban for release of ex Maldives head

The transcript discusses the wrongful conviction of Mr. Nasheed, highlighting the UN's stance on the lack of legal basis for his imprisonment. It also addresses the shift towards religious extremism in the Maldives, noting its high ISIS recruitment rate. The political climate is tense, with opposition leaders jailed or threatened. Efforts to secure Nasheed's release focus on diplomatic pressure without resorting to travel sanctions.

What was the UN group's position regarding Mr. Nasheed's detention?

• They supported the detention.

• They found no legal basis for the detention.

• They were undecided about the detention.

• They recommended a longer sentence.

What significant issue is highlighted about the Maldives in terms of extremism?

• It is shifting towards religious moderation.

• It is unaffected by extremism.

• It has the highest per capita rate of recruitment to ISIS.

• It has the lowest rate of recruitment to ISIS.

What is the situation of the political opposition in the Maldives?

• They are thriving and free.

• They are mostly in jail or under threat.

• They have formed a new government.

• They are unaffected by the current regime.

What is the government's stance on releasing Mr. Nasheed?

• They are eager to release him.

• They will release him without any conditions.

• They will only release him if forced by significant pressure.

• They have already released him.

What strategy is being considered to secure Mr. Nasheed's release?

• Military intervention

• Travel sanctions

• Diplomatic negotiations without travel sanctions

• Ignoring the situation