Hisaan Hussain Appointed Vice President of MDP

Hisaan Hussain, former MP for Thulhaadhoo and legal director of MDP, has been appointed Vice President of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The announcement came during an MDP National Council meeting. MDP President Abdulla Shahid nominated her, citing the need for more women in leadership. Hussain has over 17 years of service to MDP, including as Law and Justice Shadow Minister and Legal Affairs Secretary. She played a key role in seeking release of detained MDP leaders during President Yameen's administration and participated in 2016 all-party talks with PPM.

Hisaan Hussain, former MP for Thulhaadhoo and legal director of MDP, has been appointed Vice President of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The announcement came during an MDP National Council meeting. MDP President Abdulla Shahid nominated her, citing the need for more women in leadership. Hussain has over 17 years of service to MDP, including as Law and Justice Shadow Minister and Legal Affairs Secretary. She played a key role in seeking release of detained MDP leaders during President Yameen's administration and participated in 2016 all-party talks with PPM.

Hisaan Hussain, former MP for Thulhaadhoo and legal director of MDP, has been appointed Vice President of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The announcement came during an MDP National Council meeting. MDP President Abdulla Shahid nominated her, citing the need for more women in leadership. Hussain has over 17 years of service to MDP, including as Law and Justice Shadow Minister and Legal Affairs Secretary. She played a key role in seeking release of detained MDP leaders during President Yameen's administration and participated in 2016 all-party talks with PPM.

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