United states has termed the situation in Maldives disturbing and unfortunate saying a free and fair parliament governed by impartial rules is essential for a healthy democracy. US ambassador to Maldives in a statement urged upon the government of Maldives to ensure that the majlis or parliament function freely in accordance with Maldivian law and parliamentary procedure.<br/><br/>His statement came as MPs hurled eggs across the Maldives parliament yesterday amidst chaos on impeachment motion against the Parliament speaker. Parliament has been in turmoil since March when troops were deployed to remove opposition MPs trying to file impeachment proceedings against the speaker.