New members appointed to Maldives' Presidential Commission on Foahivahi after resignations

Following the resignations of Chairperson Ahmad Shakir and member Abdulaziz Yusuf, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed new members to the Presidential Commission investigating the Foahivahi maritime boundary case. Aishath Fazna Ahmed and Captain Ahmad Zubair have been appointed to replace them on the commission, which was established to investigate how the case filed by Mauritius at ITLOS (Case Number 28) regarding the maritime area and continental shelf between Maldives and Foahivahi was handled. The government spokesperson Muhammad Hussain Shareef confirmed the resignations and new appointments to Raajje TV. The commission's mandate includes examining the conduct of state employees, advisory bodies, and all officials involved in the case, assessing any legal negligence, and proposing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The commission will remain active until the President determines its tasks are completed.