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Homeland Security Official Deletes Facebook Post Mocking Sri Lankan President
Homeland Security Ministry Senior Political Director Fathimath Rifaath deleted a Facebook post mocking Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his official state visit to the Maldives. Mariam Shiuna, a close associate of President Muizzu, called for disciplinary action against officials insulting the visiting head of state, and the Muizzu government has not said whether Rifaath will face action.
LatestNo Action on Homeland Security Official’s Mocking Post About Sri Lankan PresidentMaldives Republic, 31 Jul, 22:42
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What happened
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Sun 7 JanThree deputy ministers were suspended over social media posts targeting Modi.7 January 2024only Maldives RepublicShe was among three deputy ministers — along with Malsha Shareef and Mahzoom Majid — suspended on 7 January 2024 over social media posts targeting Modi.
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Mon 28 JulFathimath Rifaath shared a photograph of President Dissanayake with President Mohamed Muizzu at the official welcoming ceremony in Malé.on Mondayonly Maldives RepublicnewestRifaath had shared a photograph on Monday of President Dissanayake with President Mohamed Muizzu at the official welcoming ceremony in Malé, captioning it, “Lucky, you didn’t wear a sarong.”
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Who said what
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I call for action against all those who insulted the President of Sri Lanka while in government positions
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Who reported it, and when
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Maldives Republic29 Jul, 23:26 · first report31 Jul, 22:42 · 47 h 16 min later
29 Jul, 23:2631 Jul, 22:42
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The Facebook post mocking the Sri Lankan president was deleted following public criticism.Maldives RepublicThe post was later deleted following public criticism.
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