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Maldives to intervene in ICJ case against Israel

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3 months ago

29/01/2024

The Government of Maldives has decided to intervene in the case filed against Israel by South Africa in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday regarding cabinet decisions – the President’s Office’s Public Policy Secretary Abdulla Nazim said Sunday’s cabinet meeting saw discussions on the case filed by South Africa with ICJ.

He added that the cabinet has decided to intervene in the case and appoint Attorney General Ahmed Usham as the agent representing the Maldives.

On Friday, the ICJ delivered its interim judgment in the case, ordering Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza.

Israel has also been ordered to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and has been asked to report back to the court within a month, meaning February 26th, about how it is upholding the court’s orders.

The emergency measures were announced as the court begins its deliberations on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, for which it heard evidence earlier this month. South Africa has described Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide; an allegation which Israel rejects, coining its activities in Gaza with “self-defense”.

The court will then assess the report and additional information on Gaza’s on-ground realities. It could rule that Israel is not abiding by its orders and impose new ones.

They will then move forward with additional hearings and deliberations on the evidence presented to the court by South Africa supporting its accusations against Israel, and of Israel, in its defense.

The judges will separately assess South Africa’s key claims concerning genocide in Gaza, and the court’s eventual ruling will be determined by a majority.

Notably, ICJ itself does not have any mechanism to enforce its orders.

However, South Africa or other nations could go to the UN Security Council (UNSC), where member states would be asked to vote to require Israel to abide by the emergency measures ordered by the ICJ.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Minister confirms redeployment of all Indian militants

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9 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has disclosed that the 76 Indian militants stationed in the Maldives have been successfully redeployed. The redeployment of foreign troops from the nation is a commitment of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The withdrawal of the Indian military troops stationed by May 10 in the Maldives, as per the pledge of President Dr. Muizzu, were officially announced today at a press conference held at the President’s Office. The troops were redeployed in batches, with the first batch redeployed in March. This was followed by the withdrawal of the second batch of militants in April and the last batch on May 10.

Details on the withdrawal of the foreign troops are as follows: In March, a total of 26 soldiers who were stationed in Gan, Addu City were redeployed, with 12 militants redeployed on March 7 and 14 militants on March 9. Meanwhile, 25 military personnel in Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll withdrew, with 13 soldiers redeployed on April 7 and 12 on May 9. The troops stationed in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll were redeployed with 12 personnel withdrawing the platforms on May 7 and 13 by May 9.

Speaking at the press conference, Minister Ghassan revealed that the foreign soldiers working at Senahiya Military Hospital are doctors, and there were no plans to redeploy them. The minister assured that these soldiers were not partaking in any military roles.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Foreign Minister prioritises talks with India to expedite projects

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10 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer has affirmed that significant strides have been made in expediting projects initiated in the Maldives with financial assistance from the Indian Government.

Following his official visit to India at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Minister Zameer said that a spectrum of initiatives across the nation has been kickstarted through loans and grants from the Government of India during the previous administration. He emphasised the current government’s commitment to prioritising the resumption and completion of these projects. He also underscored his dedication to this endeavor during his recent visit to India.

Additionally, Minister Zameer disclosed that both ministers engaged in bilateral discussions on May 9 to address pivotal matters aimed at expediting the projects. He underscored the discussions with Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on the operational dynamics of the committees entrusted with executing these projects.

During the official discussions between the two nations, Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated the significance of India’s ongoing projects in the Maldives.

Source(s): PsmNew

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Redeployment of Indian troops, attributed to critical thinking of President

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10 hours ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that all the Indian military troops, previously stationed in Maldivian platforms were effectively redeployed due to the strategic decision-making skills and critical thinking of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The remarks were made by the minister during a press conference held to officially announce the redeployment of all Indian militants.

Addressing the media, Minister Ghassan disclosed that a total of 76 military personnel were stationed across three platforms in the Maldives. The three platforms include Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Gan in Addu City and Kadhdhoo in Laamu Atoll. The minister further confirmed the successful withdrawal of all foreign troops in the country by the deadline set by the government, which was May 10.

Minister Ghassan stated that the successful redeployment of troops through series of discussions in a small period of time, were attributed to the critical and strategic thinking of President Dr. Muizzu.

Source(s): PsmNews