US State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki released a statement in US government expressed concern over “apparent lack of appropriate criminal procedures during the trial.” Psaki in her statement said that US government was particularly troubled by reports the trial was conducted in violation of Maldivian law and the country’s international obligations to provide minimum fair trial guarantees and other protections under International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). "This includes the denial of legal representation to ex-president Nasheed during the first hearing and concerns regarding the lack of impartiality and independence of the judges," she said. US reinstated their hope that Maldivian government take steps to restore confidence in its commitment to democracy and rule of law, including judicial independence, and to endue fundamental rights are respected including freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right to peaceful assembly and peaceful protest. "We urge the government to ensure Nasheed's safety and wellbeing in custody, and we hope all Maldivians will express their views peacefully," Psaki added. Sharing US’ concern, UK Minister of State for Foreign Office said that UK government had many questions regarding the due process and transparency of Nasheed’s trial. “Deeply concerned by sentence given to former #Maldives President #Nasheed. Many questions over due process and transparency,” he tweeted. Regional superpower India has also expressed deep concern over the situation developing in Maldives. Official Spokesperson for Indian External Affairs Ministry Syed Akbaruddin tweeted Saturday morning that the country was keeping a close eye on the situation. “India deeply concerned at developments in Maldives, monitoring situation closely,” read his tweet. Terrorism charges against Nasheed over the detention of Criminal Court Chief Judge Abdulla Mohamed in 2012 were proven in court on Friday night; and Nasheed sentenced to 13 years in prison. He is being kept at Dhoonidhoo Prison until such time that a special unit to hold him is built at Maafushi Prison. Maldivian government has been under intense criticism from international community throughout Nasheed’s speedy trial. The political turmoil in the country had also led to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was supposed to visit Maldives on March 15 – to cancel his trip in the last minute. Maldivian government has maintained that judiciary was a separate state power, and that government would not interfere in it.