Defence Ministry Withholds Details on Political Appointments, Contradicting Government’s Transparency Claims

The Defence Ministry has refused to disclose detailed information about its political appointees, contradicting government transparency claims. Responding to a Right to Information request filed on 2 April by local media Dhauru, the ministry directed them to a website that lacks salary details. The ministry's site lists only three senior positions, while the President's Office shows two deputy minister appointments, revealing inconsistency. The Information Commission had mandated disclosure. President Muizzu promised openness but this incident raises doubts.

The Defence Ministry has refused to disclose detailed information about its political appointees, contradicting government transparency claims. Responding to a Right to Information request filed on 2 April by local media Dhauru, the ministry directed them to a website that lacks salary details. The ministry's site lists only three senior positions, while the President's Office shows two deputy minister appointments, revealing inconsistency. The Information Commission had mandated disclosure. President Muizzu promised openness but this incident raises doubts.

The Defence Ministry has refused to disclose detailed information about its political appointees, contradicting government transparency claims. Responding to a Right to Information request filed on 2 April by local media Dhauru, the ministry directed them to a website that lacks salary details. The ministry's site lists only three senior positions, while the President's Office shows two deputy minister appointments, revealing inconsistency. The Information Commission had mandated disclosure. President Muizzu promised openness but this incident raises doubts.

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