Introduction

The Security Services Committee is established under Article 241 of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives to oversee the operations of the security services. During the 2nd Session of the 20th Parliament, held on June 3, 2024, the members of this committee were formally approved. This Committee is tasked with ensuring that the Maldives National Defense Force and the Maldives Police Service operate in strict compliance with the Constitution, laws, and regulations of the Republic of Maldives. It holds these agencies accountable by engaging with them, reviewing their activities, questioning their practices, and assessing their adherence to their mandates. The Committee also addresses and investigates complaints related to these security agencies and provides necessary guidance and recommendations. Furthermore, section 127 of the Standing Order of People’s Majlis mandates the Committee to carry out all duties assigned to it concerning the institutions within its jurisdiction.

Committee Members

Chairperson

PNC

Ahmed Saleem

Eydhafushi

Vice Chairperson

PNC

Ibrahim Falah

Inguraidhoo

MNP

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

PNC

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

MDP

Abdul Gafoor Moosa

Hanimaadhoo

IND

Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru

Thulhaadhoo

PNC

Ahmed Azaan Marzooq

Central Hithadhoo

JP

Qasim Ibrahim

Maamigili

PNC

Ahmed Thariq

Mahibadhoo

PNC

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

PNC

Mohamed Shahid

Hulhudhoo

MDA

Ahmed Siyam Mohamed

Meedhoo

PNC

Munthazim Ibrahim

Kaashidhoo

Former members of the committee

PNC

Mohamed Shamin Habeeb

Kurendhoo

Committee Documents

•  Committee on National Security Services Attendance report up to August 2024
•  Committee on National Security Services Attendance report up to August 2024