Homeland Security Official Deletes Facebook Post Mocking Sri Lankan President

Senior Political Director Fathimath Rifaath deleted a Facebook post mocking Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his official state visit to the Maldives. Mariam Shiuna, a close associate of President Muizzu, called for disciplinary action against Rifaath. Shiuna had previously been suspended as a deputy minister for insulting Indian PM Narendra Modi in January 2024 but later appointed to a senior position at Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). The Muizzu government has not commented on whether Rifaath will face action.

Senior Political Director Fathimath Rifaath deleted a Facebook post mocking Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his official state visit to the Maldives. Mariam Shiuna, a close associate of President Muizzu, called for disciplinary action against Rifaath. Shiuna had previously been suspended as a deputy minister for insulting Indian PM Narendra Modi in January 2024 but later appointed to a senior position at Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). The Muizzu government has not commented on whether Rifaath will face action.

Senior Political Director Fathimath Rifaath deleted a Facebook post mocking Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his official state visit to the Maldives. Mariam Shiuna, a close associate of President Muizzu, called for disciplinary action against Rifaath. Shiuna had previously been suspended as a deputy minister for insulting Indian PM Narendra Modi in January 2024 but later appointed to a senior position at Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). The Muizzu government has not commented on whether Rifaath will face action.

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