General Affairs Committee

Parliamentary rules changed to expedite budget approval

Majlis committee resumes work after threatening strike

A ruling-party dominated parliamentary committee resumed work a day after threatening a strike over fears of security for parliamentarians, following an apparent assassination attempt on President Abdulla Yameen.

Committee rejects amendment requiring vote for debating resolutions

Parliament approves amendment to conduct no-confidence votes through secret ballot

Committee approves amendment for secret ballot for second time

Committee decision on secret ballot overturned

Government threatens legal action against parliament