New members appointed to Presidential Commission established to investigate Chagos Archipelago issue, following resignations of Kashima Shakir and Azeez
10 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އަންގާރަ 07:29Ahmed Shakir, the President of the Presidential Commission investigating the maritime boundary dispute between the Maldives and Chagos, has resigned alongside commission member Abdul Azeez Yusuf; they have been replaced by Aishath Fazna Ahmed and Captain Ahmed Zubair.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu speaking to press. | President's Office
Two members of the Presidential Commission established by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to investigate the maritime boundary dispute between the Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago have resigned. The commission was formed to look into the ITLOS case regarding the delimitation of the maritime territory and continental shelf, following concerns that the Maldives suffered significant and irreparable losses as a result of the proceedings initiated by Mauritius.
The members appointed to the commission at the time were Al-Usthadh Ahmed Shakir, Abdul Azeez Yusuf, Dr. Aminath Shafiya Adam, Dr. Abdul Muhsin Mohamed, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retd.) Mohamed Sadiq, Ahmed Ali Manik, and Al-Usthaza Fathimath Minhat Izzath.
Among them, the newly appointed President of the Commission, Al-Ustadh Ahmed Shakir, and Abdul Azeez Yusuf have resigned from their positions.
When questioned by RaajjeMV regarding the matter, government spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef confirmed the details to RaajjeTV.
The spokesperson stated that Aishath Fazna Ahmed and Captain Ahmed Zubair have been appointed to the position, replacing the two previous officials.
The commission’s mandate is to investigate the actions taken by state officials, advisors, and all individuals directly or indirectly involved in a position of authority or responsibility on behalf of the state regarding "ITLOS Case No. 28." This investigation will cover the period leading up to the submission of the case, the manner in which the subject matter was presented and pursued, the Maldives' response to the proceedings, and all surrounding circumstances related to the matter.
Furthermore, the responsibilities include investigating and determining whether there was any legal negligence on their part. If such negligence is identified, the scope and extent of their legal liability must be thoroughly examined and established.
The Commission's responsibilities also include determining the necessary actions to be taken against those who must be held accountable. Furthermore, based on its investigative findings, the Commission is tasked with proposing measures to reorganize systems and procedures to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future.
The presidential decree stipulates that the Commission shall remain in operation until the President determines that it has successfully fulfilled its mandated responsibilities.
