Committee backs Decree for State of Emergency

National Security Committee of People’s Majlis has given its approval to the Decree for State of Emergency submitted to the People’s Majlis by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

Deputy Speaker of People’s Majlis, MP Moosa Manik confirmed the Decree was approved by the Committee during its meeting at 2 pm this Monday.

The Committee meeting was held behind closed doors.

The Committee approved the Decree, and well as the request for a 30-day extension to the State of Emergency.

The Decree was accepted into the Majlis during the extraordinary sitting held this Monday.

38 MPs voted to accept the decree and forward it to the National Security Committee for evaluation. All opposition MPs boycotted the sitting, alleging it was held unconstitutionally.

At least 43 MPs need to be present at the Majlis chamber is order for the Decree to pass.

Majlis Majority Leader, Vilimale’ MP Ahmed Nihan Hussain Manik expressed confidence 43 MPs will be present when the Decree is called up for a vote.