30 August 2012, Male'
The Commission of National Inquiry (CoNI) findings showed that the change of President in the Republic of Maldives on 7th February 2012 was legal and constitutional. The report also says that the events that occurred on 6 and 7th February 2012 were, in large measure, reactions to the actions of President Nasheed. The Commission finds the resignation of President Nasheed was voluntary and of his own free will. It was not caused by any illegal coercion or intimidation. The findings also states that there were also acts of police brutality on 7, 7 and 8 February 2012 that must be investigated and pursued further by the relevant authorities.
President Dr Mohamed Waheed today dissolved the Commission of National Inquiry (CONI), following the completion of its work and presentation of its final report to the President, the Speaker of the Parliament, the Prosecutor General, and the Attorney General.
President Waheed signed the decree of dissolution just before addressing the nation following the presentation of CONI's report.
The Government also briefed the foreign diplomats who are in the Maldives regarding the CoNI report. The briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon was given by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H. E. Ms. Dunya Maumoon, Attorney General H. E. Ms. Aishath Azima Shakoor and Special Advisor to the President H. E. Dr. Hassan Saeed.
During the Session State Minister gave a short summary of the CoNI report to the attended diplomats. While Attorney General talked about how the Commission was formed and Dr. Hassan briefed the diplomats about the difficulties the Government faced from the International community.
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