Maldives' parliament confirmed 19 of 22 cabinet nominees on Monday after a Sunday vote descended into disruption, fistfights and the lockout of opposition lawmakers. The opposition MDP and The Democrats collected 34 signatures for an impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu but have not yet submitted it, while the ruling PPM-PNC coalition says it will block any such attempt.
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At the second extraordinary sitting on Monday, 19 cabinet nominees passed the vote, but three cabinet picks were rejected.
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We will not allow it [the impeachment of President Muizzu]. They can only impeach President [Muizzu] after killing us
The impeachment proceedings are carried out by an outgoing parliament. It cannot be done
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Despite collecting 34 signatures—eight more than the required 26—the opposition parties, the MDP and The Democrats, have yet to submit the motion.
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Despite collecting 34 signatures—eight more than the required 26—the opposition parties, the MDP and The Democrats, have yet to submit the motion.
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They would only require the votes of 54 lawmakers to pass the impeachment motion—the MDP and The Democrats have a combined 57 lawmakers in parliament.
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They would only require the votes of 54 lawmakers to pass the impeachment motion—the MDP and The Democrats have a combined 57 lawmakers in parliament.
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The term of the incumbent 19th parliament, a body comprising 87 lawmakers, is set to come to an end on 28 May 2024.
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As the chaos unfolded within the parliament, supporters of the ruling alliance gathered near Parliament House, some even resorting to hurling projectiles into the compound.
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