Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services has conducted a meeting with Abbas Faiz, the Special Envoy appointed by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to the investigation of the terrorist attack against Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on May 6.
The meeting was held as part of the inquiry conducted by the parliament committee into the May 6 attack. Abbas Faiz attended the meeting online.
The president’s decision to appoint a special envoy to the May 6 attack probe was announced on May 19. As per the directive issued by the President’s Office, the special envoy is mandated to ensure that all stages of the investigation, prosecution and trial of the alleged perpetrators, and any related and necessary inquiries, comply with international best practice and national laws to ensure public confidence in the integrity of these processes. The President’s Office stated the oversight of the investigation by the special envoy will be conducted within the parameters set by the Prosecutor General.
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security Services had earlier revealed it has obtained enough information to conclude the inquiry and draft a report on the May 6 attack. As part of the inquiry, the committee has summoned several senior officials of the government, state institutions and security forces.