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Muizzu Government Silent as Outrage Grows Over Waheed Role After Latest Epstein Files Release
The Muizzu government has issued no public comment after the United States Department of Justice released new documents showing sustained contact between former president Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Waheed was appointed special envoy by President Mohamed Muizzu on 26 May 2025, an appointment now facing renewed scrutiny after the 30 January 2026 records release.
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What happened
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Mon 26 MayWaheed was appointed special envoy by President Mohamed Muizzu.26 May 2025only Maldives RepublicWaheed was appointed special envoy by President Mohamed Muizzu on 26 May 2025.
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Fri 30 JanThe United States government released new Epstein-related records.30 January 2026only Maldives RepublicnewestThe appointment has drawn renewed scrutiny following the United States government's release of new Epstein-related records on 30 January 2026.
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Muizzu Government Silent as Outrage Grows Over Waheed Role After Latest Epstein Files Release
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UK senior politician Peter Mandelson resigned after renewed scrutiny of his past links to Epstein.United KingdomMaldives RepublicIn the United Kingdom, senior politician Peter Mandelson resigned after renewed scrutiny of his past links to Epstein following the release of the documents, saying the move was needed to protect public trust.
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A senior adviser to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stepped down after media reports of Epstein connections.SlovakiaMaldives RepublicIn Slovakia, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Robert Fico also stepped down after media reports showed connections to Epstein through travel and contact records.
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