President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has summoned a committee in the purpose of identifying a solution about the increasing matter of religious criticism aimed at Islam, on the advertisement of the cabinet.
Members of the committee are as follows;
1. The Vice President Faisal Naseem
2. Minister of Defense Uza. Mariya Ahmed Did
3. Minister of Home Affairs Sheikh Imran Abdulla
4. Minister of Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim Hassan
5. Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Ahmed Zahir
6. Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof
7. Chief of Staff, at the President’s Office Uz. Ali Zahir
It has been proclaimed that the committee will operate under Social Council. Major responsibilities of this committee include taking instant action followed by discussion of the matter with authorities and setting up long term strategies to avert people from criticizing the religion and committing crimes.