MDP Calls for Probe Into President Muizzu’s Alleged Intimidation of Supreme Court Justices

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has condemned President Mohamed Muizzu for alleged interference in the judiciary and called for an investigation, following the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood, who cited direct pressure from the administration. The MDP accused Muizzu of manipulating the Supreme Court for political gain, including launching politically motivated investigations against justices and forcing through legislation to reduce the number of justices. The party urged state institutions to uphold judicial independence and highlighted Article 141 of the Constitution. The government has not responded.

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has condemned President Mohamed Muizzu for alleged interference in the judiciary and called for an investigation, following the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood, who cited direct pressure from the administration. The MDP accused Muizzu of manipulating the Supreme Court for political gain, including launching politically motivated investigations against justices and forcing through legislation to reduce the number of justices. The party urged state institutions to uphold judicial independence and highlighted Article 141 of the Constitution. The government has not responded.

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has condemned President Mohamed Muizzu for alleged interference in the judiciary and called for an investigation, following the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood, who cited direct pressure from the administration. The MDP accused Muizzu of manipulating the Supreme Court for political gain, including launching politically motivated investigations against justices and forcing through legislation to reduce the number of justices. The party urged state institutions to uphold judicial independence and highlighted Article 141 of the Constitution. The government has not responded.

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