Cabinet Confirmation Stalls Following Disruptions, Chaos in Parliament

An extraordinary sitting of Parliament turned chaotic as ruling coalition MPs obstructed opposition MPs from entering the chamber for a vote on President Muizzu's cabinet nominations. Clashes resulted in injuries and one lawmaker was hospitalized. The Democrats and MDP had issued three-line whips opposing specific nominations, including Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Attorney General Ahmed Usham. The PPM condemned attacks and plans to file a case. Protests erupted near Parliament House, with projectiles thrown. Death threats were reported. A no-confidence motion was filed against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem. The sitting was adjourned.

An extraordinary sitting of Parliament turned chaotic as ruling coalition MPs obstructed opposition MPs from entering the chamber for a vote on President Muizzu's cabinet nominations. Clashes resulted in injuries and one lawmaker was hospitalized. The Democrats and MDP had issued three-line whips opposing specific nominations, including Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Attorney General Ahmed Usham. The PPM condemned attacks and plans to file a case. Protests erupted near Parliament House, with projectiles thrown. Death threats were reported. A no-confidence motion was filed against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem. The sitting was adjourned.

An extraordinary sitting of Parliament turned chaotic as ruling coalition MPs obstructed opposition MPs from entering the chamber for a vote on President Muizzu's cabinet nominations. Clashes resulted in injuries and one lawmaker was hospitalized. The Democrats and MDP had issued three-line whips opposing specific nominations, including Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Attorney General Ahmed Usham. The PPM condemned attacks and plans to file a case. Protests erupted near Parliament House, with projectiles thrown. Death threats were reported. A no-confidence motion was filed against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem. The sitting was adjourned.

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