Those involved in terrorist attack of 29 September will be found and brought to justice soon

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Minggu, 14 Oktober 2007

Those involved in terrorist attack of 29 September will be found and brought to justice soon – President Gayoom

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| DATE: 2007-10-14 | HNS
President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has said that the perpetrators of the terrorist attack on 29 September would be found and brought to justice very soon.

He made the statement while speaking in his monthly radio address to the nation on Voice of Maldives yesterday and focused mainly on the 29 September terrorist attack in which a bomb had been detonated at the Sultan Park, injuring 12 tourists, and the events that had occurred in North Ari atoll Himandhoo on 7 October. President Gayoom said that following the events the Government had decided to take important measures to maintain peace, security and harmony within the nation.

The President said that the September 29th explosion was a deliberate attack on our peaceful environment, our hospitality, and our reputation among visitors. The people involved in the crime would be found and brought to justice, he said.

About the security operations in Himandhoo, the President said that the violent actions of a group of people in Himandhoo were not within the boundaries of Islam or national harmony, and therefore couldn’t be justified by any Islamic or democratic principle. The President further said that Islam does not advocate violent action in the name of religion and that the violence in Himandhoo was used by a group of people who do not have adequate knowledge about Islam.

He also noted that the two incidents had increased the public’s thoughts about national well-being and noted that the people’s reaction to the incidents had shown the need for joint efforts by the Government and the people to address the situation. In this regard, the President said that the Government, after detailed discussions among stakeholders, had identified special measures that would be implemented to address the issue.

Elaborating on these measures, President Gayoom said that efforts to revive the true spirit of Islam, measures to ensure compliance with the law, strengthening of the judicial system to ensure transparency and equality were some of the areas that would be addressed by the Government. The President said that the aim of these measures was to prevent further efforts to destroy the peace and harmony of the Maldives for any purpose.

President Gayoom highlighted the Government’s strong resolve to ensure that such incidents do not recur in our country and that nobody should have the opportunity to destroy peace and stability in the country.

Concluding his address, President Gayoom called for the support of the people, the People’s Majlis and political parties in this national endeavour. He also called for the support of the media and friendly countries. He reiterated the need for joint efforts by everyone involved to ensure that this nation remains peaceful and stable.