Heated exchange over decision to close committee meeting with PG Shameem

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) aimed heated comments at ruling People's National Congress (PNC), who responded in kind, over yesterday's decision by the Parliament's Judiciary Committee to dismiss Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem.

In last night's parliament sitting held to vote on the Committee's decision, MDP Parliamentary Group Leader and South Hithadhoo MP Ibrahim Nazil alleged that the dismissal of Shameem had been conducted against parliamentary rules and regulations. He maintains that the committee's decision to hold the meeting closed contravenes parliament policies.