Minister questioned over disappearance of teenager
A 14-year-old boy under state care went missing for two weeks.
15 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maya Mauroof
The entire state must bear responsibility for the the disappearance of a 14-year-old boy while under state care, Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services Shidhatha Shareef told lawmakers on Monday.
The under-fire minister appeared in parliament for questioning over the disappearance of Shaim Abdulla, who ran away from the Kudakudhinge Hiyaa children’s home in the capital’s suburb Vilimalé on June 18. Police found him after nearly two weeks in a private residence in Malé.
“I believe the entire state should bear responsibility,” Shidhatha said in response to a question posed by independent MP Hussain Mohamed Latheef.
While her ministry should be largely held accountable, she said the protection of children under state care should be the responsibility of all state institutions.
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