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MDP Condemns Government’s Decision to Remove Hussain Shameem as Prosecutor General

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) condemned the Mohamed Muizzu administration's decision to dismiss Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem, calling it unconstitutional and lacking due process. The MDP criticised a behind-closed-doors meeting of Parliament's Judiciary Committee that recommended his removal, and Shameem submitted his resignation on Thursday.

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  1. Thu 22 Aug
    The Judiciary Committee of Parliament met and recommended the removal of Hussain Shameem from the Prosecutor General post. Thursday only Maldives Republic newest The controversy centres around a meeting of the Judiciary Committee of Parliament held Thursday. The committee recommended the removal of Shameem from the PG post

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  2. Thu 22 Aug
    MDP issued a statement condemning the decision to dismiss Hussain Shameem as Prosecutor General. Thursday only Maldives Republic The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has strongly condemned the Mohamed Muizzu administration's decision to dismiss Hussain Shameem from the position of Prosecutor General (PG). In a statement issued on Thursday

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  3. Thu 22 Aug
    Hussain Shameem submitted his resignation in response to the parliamentary judiciary committee's decision. Thursday only Maldives Republic In response to the parliamentary judiciary committee's decision, Shameem submitted his resignation on Thursday.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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