Former President Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, also known as President Waheed, has strongly condemned the increasing attacks on the families of political figures in the Maldives, calling for an immediate halt to such acts.
President Waheed made these remarks on X, emphasizing that these attacks have become disturbingly common.
The controversy arises from remarks made by MDP activist Mariam Zubair during an MDP protest against the son of President Mohamed Muizzu, which has sparked significant debate.
President Waheed expressed his concern about the involvement of children in political disputes, stating that it is unacceptable to drag children into political differences and unrest. He underscored the need to protect families from such attacks.
Addressing the broader issue, Waheed noted that attacks on politicians' families have become increasingly prevalent in the Maldives and stressed that it is high time for these incidents to cease. He reiterated his commitment to standing against the spread of false information and personal attacks on political figures and their families.
President Waheed made these remarks on X, emphasizing that these attacks have become disturbingly common.
The controversy arises from remarks made by MDP activist Mariam Zubair during an MDP protest against the son of President Mohamed Muizzu, which has sparked significant debate.
President Waheed expressed his concern about the involvement of children in political disputes, stating that it is unacceptable to drag children into political differences and unrest. He underscored the need to protect families from such attacks.
Addressing the broader issue, Waheed noted that attacks on politicians' families have become increasingly prevalent in the Maldives and stressed that it is high time for these incidents to cease. He reiterated his commitment to standing against the spread of false information and personal attacks on political figures and their families.