National Security Committee


Opposition MPs want Maldives defence minister questioned over Facebook post
The minister said he used Facebook to get news of a threat out fast.
06 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives parliament endorses decision to quit Commonwealth
The People’s Majlis endorsed today President Abdulla Yameen’s decision for the Maldives to quit the Commonwealth over alleged unfair treatment, interference in domestic affairs, and threats to sovereignty and independence.
19 Oct 2016, 9:00 AM


Committee approves controversial anti-terrorism bill
The parliament’s national security committee has approved a new anti-terrorism bill that opposition MPs fear could be misused to target anti-government activities and jail politicians. The government-sponsored legislation could be put to a vote next week and is likely to pass as the ruling coalition controls a simple majority in the People’s Majlis.
21 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Committee approves authorising president to determine city council’s powers
09 Jun 2015, 2:10 PM
New penal code delayed by three months
09 Apr 2015, 5:24 PM
Anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism bill passed
02 Apr 2014, 3:52 PM
MPs warned of consequences of failure to pass anti-money laundering legislation
13 Feb 2014, 6:17 PM
Criminal Procedure Code Bill to include strong measures against hard-line offenders
16 Dec 2013, 7:09 PM
EC warns parliament over VTV’s attempt to “incite uprising” against commission
16 Sep 2013, 6:00 PM
National Security Committee investigating local media spreading JP’s claims against Elections Commission
14 Sep 2013, 7:20 PM
Transport minister to be summoned to committee over Israeli jet
17 Oct 2012, 8:49 PM
Parliament’s National Security Committee to summon Home Minister and Defence Minister
31 Jan 2012, 10:44 AM
National Security Committee to forward resolution prohibiting Israeli flight operations
28 Dec 2011, 6:08 PM
Dr. Bari requests Parliament to forbid all Israeli ties
26 Dec 2011, 6:52 PM
Adhaalath Party calls on party members to conduct peaceful protest
22 Dec 2011, 6:47 PM
MP Yameen questioned by National Security Committee over alleged illegal oil trade
02 Nov 2011, 9:55 PM
Amendment to open visa laws sent for further review
18 Oct 2011, 6:01 PM
Government nominates, shuffles ambassadors
29 Aug 2011, 3:45 PM
National security committee compiles report on Gitmo detainees
07 Jun 2010, 10:31 AM
Claims of citizenship for Guantánamo detainees are “total lies”, says Attorney General
24 May 2010, 5:18 PM