Presidential commission begins investigating murders and disappearances
The commission aims to complete their work within two years
Members of the commission tasked with investigating the murders
The presidential commission tasked with investigating cases of murder and disappearance has announced that they have begun their work.
At a press conference on Wednesday, commission chairman Husnu Al Suood said they aim to complete their work swiftly since it is linked to public interest and concern.
Suood estimates that they will complete their investigations within two years and vows to disclose their work to the media and the families of the victims.
Suood said that the president has assured the commission that they will receive help from experienced foreign investigative authorities.
The commission plans to investigate 29 cases of death but is open to investigate more that comes up, Suood said, adding that they will conduct serious probes on cases that authorities have refused to investigate.
He said that the commission will make recommendations to the government to prevent such neglect in the future and that the commission will allow 30 days for the public to make requests.
He also said that the commission has full authority to gather information and take statements but that a bill is being drafted to give more powers to the commission by making it an independent institution.
He added that the commission is cost-effective but aims to make a huge impact.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih established the "commission on investigation of murders and enforced disappearances" on day one of his term.
