Maldives to criminalise departing for war zones

In a bill proposing amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Maldivian government is seeking to criminalise departing for war zones without authorisation by the administration.

Under the terms of the present Act, partaking in a foreign war is a crime. However, the terms of the law dictate that perpetrators would be breaking the law upon their partaking in the war or departing Maldives for combat.