Cooperation with Border Security Program
March 28, 2013: United States Ambassador to Maldives Michele J. Sison signed an agreement with the Government of Maldives to provide a new border security program.
Secretary Kerry Gets Warm Welcome
John Forbes Kerry received a warm welcome from hundreds of State Department employees February 4 as he entered the department for the first time as secretary of state.
Alumni Meeting in Male'
On his December 17 visit to the American Center in Male’, Paul Richardson, Director Economic Growth for USAID in Colombo, met with a group of Fulbright & U.S. Government exchange program alumni. He discussed development assistance provided to Maldives by the U.S. Government.
9/11 Commemoration Ceremony
September 11, 2012: A 9/11 commemoration ceremony took place today, at the U.S. Embassy in Colombo with participation of Ambassador Sison and the embassy staff.
Ambassador Sison Presents Credentials
September 9, 2012: New Ambassador of the United States of America accredited to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Michele J. Sison presented her credentials to Maldives President Dr Mohamed Waheed.
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U.S. Provides Maldives Election Support
May 9, 2013: The United States Embassy is supporting Maldivian public institutions and civil society organizations through a $2.5 million, 18 month program to promote an open, democratic election by increasing civic participation. The program will be implemented by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) with Maldivian partners Transparency Maldives and the Raajje Foundation. These efforts will promote the integrity of the electoral process in the Maldives in advance of the September 2013 presidential elections and the subsequent local council and parliamentary elections.
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Maldives 2012 Human Rights Report
The Republic of Maldives is a multiparty constitutional democracy. In 2008 parliament ratified a new constitution that provided for the first multiparty presidential elections. In a contentious series of events that included protests in January and February, some of them violent, and charges of presidential abuse of power, president Mohamed Nasheed stepped down from power on February 7, and Vice President Mohamed Waheed became head of state.
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U.S. Disturbed by Sentencing of Maldivian Minor
February 28, 2013: The U.S. Embassy in Colombo is deeply disturbed by the recent ruling to sentence a Maldivian minor to 100 lashes and up to eight months of house arrest for confessing to consensual relations.
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U.S. Concerned about Attacks on Maldivian Media
February 23, 2013: The U.S. Embassy is concerned about recent reports of attacks against Maldivian media personnel. Freedom of expression is a fundamental democratic right, and we strongly condemn these attacks. We urge all Maldivians to refrain from violence, and urge protesters and police to respect the right of all media outlets to cover demonstrations or other public events.
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USAID’s Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator Visits Maldives
February 22, 2013: The Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator (SDAA) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Denise Rollins visited Maldives on February 21, 2013. During her visit SDAA Rollins discussed the progress of USAID supported climate change and governance initiatives in Maldives, and to continue support to the islands.
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Situation in Maldives
February 15, 2013: The United States is concerned about ongoing events in Male. We urge all sides to remain calm, reject the use of violence, and avoid rhetoric that could increase tensions. Former President Nasheed must be accorded due process under the law regarding his pending court cases.
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Statement on the Passing of Former Ambassador Christopher Van Hollen
February 5, 2013: The Embassy wishes to send our condolences to the family of Christopher Van Hollen, former Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives. Dr. Van Hollen passed away in Washington, DC on January 30 at the age of 90. Mr. Van Hollen was U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives in 1972-76. Dr. Van Hollen was born in Maryland and served as a naval officer in World War II before pursuing an undergraduate education at Haverford College and a doctorate in political science from Johns Hopkins University.
