President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry has reached a definitive milestone: its final report on the April 18 rooftop incident in Malé has been officially submitted and prepared for full publication.
In a statement to the Inquiry Commission, leader Dr. Mohamed Munavvar confirmed that the commission “completed the task assigned to it and submitted its final report to the President” . Within hours, President Muizzu replied via his official X account, “Received the report from the Commission. Instructed to publish it in full,” signaling a commitment to full disclosure.
This Commission, established under Presidential Decree No. 11/2025 on April 27, carries a heavy mandate: to probe the fall of 21‑year‑old Hawwa Yumnu Rasheed from the ninth floor of a building in Henveiru. The inquiry was founded to uncover the truth, hold institutions accountable, and restore public trust.
Appointed by President Muizzu, the Commission counts five respected members among its ranks, led by Dr. Munavvar and including Brigadier (ret.) Ahmed Mohamed, Dr. Moosa Murad, Jabeen Mohamed, and Aminath Eenaas . It wields sweeping powers—summoning witnesses, subpoenaing evidence, collaborating with state bodies and foreign experts—and remains active until President Muizzu declares its work complete.
From the outset, the Commission prioritized transparency. By early June, it pledged to deliver the final report within two weeks . It maintained strict procedures—meeting at least five times a week, enforcing ethical standards, and requiring advance absence notifications—designed to leave no room for ambiguity.
The April incident sparked a wave of public outrage. Hawwa Yumnu was discovered injured on a warehouse rooftop around 7:30 a.m. on April 18; she lay there for nearly three hours before bystanders alerted authorities . Police initially attributed the fall to intoxication during a party—an explanation met with fierce criticism.
Public distrust fueled daily youth-led protests under the slogan “Dhuleh Nukuraanan,” demanding full accountability, institutional reform, and resignations of senior officials . These demonstrations surged throughout Malé.
Earlier accountability measures included the resignation of Police Commissioner Ali Shujau, the arrest of Raudh Ahmed Zilal—the last person seen with Yumnu—passport seizures, travel bans, and scrutiny of high-level connections . The Commission’s strict composition and mandate were a direct response from President Muizzu to public concern.
Now, with President Muizzu instructing full publication of the report, the administration is pivoting to a narrative of resolution: a professional, impartial, and thorough investigation — nothing less. The nation awaits the report’s contents after weeks of intense scrutiny and civil unrest. By committing to unedited transparency, President Muizzu sends a clear message that the state will not shrink from its responsibilities—but face the crisis head-on.
