Parliament Rejects Motion to Expedite Amendment Banning Israeli Passport Holders

On 20 November 2024, the Maldives Parliament rejected a motion to expedite an amendment to the Immigration Act (2007) that would ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country. The motion, presented by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (MDP), was opposed by 63 MPs from the ruling PNC, with 15 in favor and one abstention. The amendment, proposed by MP Meekail Ahmed Nasym (MDP), would make it illegal for Israeli passport holders to enter the Maldives on any travel document. The bill has been pending before the Parliament's Security Services Committee since 10 June 2024. Attorney General Ahmed Usham hinted at challenges to implementing the amendment as proposed.

On 20 November 2024, the Maldives Parliament rejected a motion to expedite an amendment to the Immigration Act (2007) that would ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country. The motion, presented by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (MDP), was opposed by 63 MPs from the ruling PNC, with 15 in favor and one abstention. The amendment, proposed by MP Meekail Ahmed Nasym (MDP), would make it illegal for Israeli passport holders to enter the Maldives on any travel document. The bill has been pending before the Parliament's Security Services Committee since 10 June 2024. Attorney General Ahmed Usham hinted at challenges to implementing the amendment as proposed.

On 20 November 2024, the Maldives Parliament rejected a motion to expedite an amendment to the Immigration Act (2007) that would ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country. The motion, presented by MP Mohamed Ibrahim (MDP), was opposed by 63 MPs from the ruling PNC, with 15 in favor and one abstention. The amendment, proposed by MP Meekail Ahmed Nasym (MDP), would make it illegal for Israeli passport holders to enter the Maldives on any travel document. The bill has been pending before the Parliament's Security Services Committee since 10 June 2024. Attorney General Ahmed Usham hinted at challenges to implementing the amendment as proposed.

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