Opposition Demands Inquiry Into Security Lapses at Parliament

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats have demanded an investigation by Parliament's National Security Services Committee into alleged security failures during the 28 January 2024 parliament session. MPs reported death threats, projectiles thrown into the compound, and physical clashes. MDP MP Ahmed Easa received a death threat and fought with ruling coalition MP Abdulla Shaheem Abdul Hakeem. The MNDF and police are accused of not protecting MPs.

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats have demanded an investigation by Parliament's National Security Services Committee into alleged security failures during the 28 January 2024 parliament session. MPs reported death threats, projectiles thrown into the compound, and physical clashes. MDP MP Ahmed Easa received a death threat and fought with ruling coalition MP Abdulla Shaheem Abdul Hakeem. The MNDF and police are accused of not protecting MPs.

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats have demanded an investigation by Parliament's National Security Services Committee into alleged security failures during the 28 January 2024 parliament session. MPs reported death threats, projectiles thrown into the compound, and physical clashes. MDP MP Ahmed Easa received a death threat and fought with ruling coalition MP Abdulla Shaheem Abdul Hakeem. The MNDF and police are accused of not protecting MPs.

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