Maldivian MP barred from Parliament
The Maldivian military yesterday blocked Mid-Henveiru MP, Ali Azim, who was debarred by the Supreme Court from entering Parliament for the sitting scheduled yesterday.
Military personnel in combat uniform entered Parliament and escorted Azim outside. He was taken away in a police vehicle.
Confrontation between military personnel and some lawmakers ensued before Azim was led away.
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said in a statement that Azim had assaulted a military officer and had been handed over to the police.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (24) disqualified Azim and Alifushi MP Mohamed Nashiz from Parliament over a decreed debt.
The verdict was issued in absentia by the four-judge majority of the Supreme Court. (Haveeru.com)
