Groups warn checks leave migrants even more vulnurable

6 days ago

Local human rights group warn that the controversial new night-time checks targeting expatriates will fuel xenophobia, and leave the migrant community in the Maldives even more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. On Wednesday, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu instructed the police to stop and question migrant workers out in the streets and in public spaces between 12:00 am and 06:00 am. According to