President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established a special commission of inquiry to investigate the Maldives' handling of its maritime boundary dispute with Mauritius at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).
The commission will examine potential legal negligence by the previous administration in the case involving the Chagos Archipelago. Officials said the inquiry aims to assess significant losses to the country's maritime territory and resources and recommend actions to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Maldives has long asserted claims in the region, and the ITLOS proceedings have been a point of diplomatic and legal contention. The new commission is tasked with reviewing the strategies employed and any decisions that may have affected the outcome.
Details on the commission's members and timeline have not yet been made public. The move comes amid broader discussions on national sovereignty and resource management.
Previous governments have faced criticism over aspects of the maritime boundary negotiations. The current administration has framed the inquiry as a step toward accountability and protecting Maldivian interests.
