COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Amnesty International has demanded a prompt and independent probe into alleged rights violations in the Maldives, accusing security forces of abusing their power since the transfer of presidential power in the Indian Ocean archipelago.

While releasing a report on the security forces’ alleged rights violations, Amnesty said in a statement that the forces have “targeted individuals apparently for their political affiliation — including ministers, parliamentarians and supporters” of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party.