Parliament Delays Cabinet Confirmation Vote Until 1 p.m.
Parliament delayed the cabinet confirmation vote for President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. after a chaotic sitting on Sunday. The sitting was disrupted by clashes between ruling coalition and opposition MPs, resulting in injuries. The opposition MDP and The Democrats had issued three-line whips opposing specific nominations. The ruling coalition condemned attacks on MDP lawmakers and plans to file a case with police. Death threats were reported. A no-confidence motion was initiated against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem.
Parliament delayed the cabinet confirmation vote for President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. after a chaotic sitting on Sunday. The sitting was disrupted by clashes between ruling coalition and opposition MPs, resulting in injuries. The opposition MDP and The Democrats had issued three-line whips opposing specific nominations. The ruling coalition condemned attacks on MDP lawmakers and plans to file a case with police. Death threats were reported. A no-confidence motion was initiated against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem.
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Parliament delayed the cabinet confirmation vote for President Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. after a chaotic sitting on Sunday. The sitting was disrupted by clashes between ruling coalition and opposition MPs, resulting in injuries. The opposition MDP and The Democrats had issued three-line whips opposing specific nominations. The ruling coalition condemned attacks on MDP lawmakers and plans to file a case with police. Death threats were reported. A no-confidence motion was initiated against Speaker Mohamed Aslam and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Saleem.
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