The two motions stated that, despite the significant amount of time that has passed since Zakiyya's death, an adequate investigation has not been conducted, and there is a need to address the concerns of the island residents.
Parliament chair has decided not to accept two emergency motions submitted concerning the growing grievances on the island over the death of Zakiyya Moosa, who was found dead in Noonu atoll Holhudhoo six months ago.
The emergency motions were submitted by Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) Velidhoo MP Mohamed Abbas and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Kanditheemu MP Ameen Faisal.
The two motions stated that, despite the significant amount of time that has passed since Zakiyya's death, an adequate investigation has not been conducted, and there is a need to address the concerns of the island residents. A series of protests have been held in Holhudhoo this week.
Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla rejected the emergency motions, stating that an emergency must have occurred suddenly and within the last seven days. As both cases did not meet this requirement, no motion could be filed.
Unhappy with the decision, Abbas raised a point of order, arguing that the people of Holhudhoo had been protesting for the past seven days, and the entire atoll, which has yet to uncover the truth behind Zakiyya's death, is in a state of phsychological distress.
However, Speaker Abdul Raheem stated that the case occurred seven days ago, and what happened afterward cannot be considered an emergency.
Many opposition members expressed dissatisfaction with the decision.
Protesters demanding justice for Zakiyya have alleged that her husband is behind the murder and are calling for his arrest.
Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihusan, told the people of Holhudhoo yesterday that the police's decision not to conduct an autopsy on Zakiyya Moosa was wrong.
Ihusan stated that a foreign professional, who had conducted multiple autopsies, had examined the body in Maldives. However, he acknowledged that the decision not to send the body abroad for an autopsy was not the right one.
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