The Cabinet of Ministers has given approval for the launch of a special project aimed at expediting investigations into complaints concerning missing persons.
The Office on Missing Persons (OMP), established under the Office on Missing Persons (Establishment, Administration and Discharge of Functions) Act, No. 14 of 2016, is mandated to investigate cases of individuals reported missing or unaccounted for and to provide reports to their families.
Government data reveals that the OMP has received a total of 16,966 complaints to date, with 10,517 cases still pending further inquiry.
To ensure justice for affected families and to conclude all pending investigations and related responsibilities by the end of 2027, the Cabinet has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Justice and National Integration.
As part of this initiative, 25 panels will be established, comprising 75 professionals—including retired judges, senior administrative officers, and legal experts—to accelerate the inquiry process and bring long-awaited closure to families of the missing.
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